The Central government of India has nominated the Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA), straddling South and West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, as a World Heritage Site, which includes Balpakram National Park.

Its vegetation consists of subtropical, grassland, bamboo forest, tropical deciduous trees and carnivorous plants like the pitcher-plant and Drosera.

Species recorded include Indian elephant, chital deer, wild water buffalo, red panda, Bengal tiger, and marbled cat.

Local people believe that it was caused by spirits that take rest here on their way to their abode of the dead and tether animals killed on their funeral.

The best time to visit Balpakram National Park is from late October to May, when the weather is pleasant without rainfall.