Nokrek Biosphere and Chibragre-West Garo Hills District

Travel & Tourist Destinations in Meghalaya

Nokrek Biosphere and Chibragre was located in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. Nokrek hill covers an area about 40 kms, via Asananggiri and Sasatgiri but just 2 kms from Tura peak. It is regarded as one of the home of a very rare species of citrus locally known as Memang Narang orange of the spirits. This Memang Narang is considered to be the most primitive and progenitor of all other varieties of citrus plants in the world with a view to preserve this rare species of citrus indica the first gene sanctuary of the world has been established here. Chibragre was lying at the confluence of Ganol and Rongram rivers. Here across the 9 kms from Tura on the Tura Guwahati road is an ideal picnic spot. Chibragre has been developed as a tourist attraction by the State authorities and the Meghalaya Tourism Department.