Shillong & Meghalaya Plants & Animals

Plants
Shillong and Meghalaya are truly adorned with the grand plethora of flora and fauna. The cities are at their natural best with all kinds of charming flowering shrubs and rich wildlife. Its rich treasure trove of dense endemic and cultivated flora is what that adds to the nature’s verdant. The plantations vary between tropical and sub tropical and between temperate or near temperate. The astounding arrays of flowering owes to the abundant rainfall, diverse physiology and significant weather conditions.
Based on the different scales of weather fluctuations, Meghalaya and Shillong are home to plant kingdom of Parasites, and Epiphytes, Succulent Plants, Trees and Shrubs called Phanerophytes. Besides that, the cities are home to a large collection of Orchid species. Other flora includes edible fruits, sweet peas, Bougainvillea, Rosa, Jasminum, Chrysanthemum, Pansy, Salvia, Dahlia, Canna, and so on. The forests of North East are rich in economically important plants like Sal, Teak, Timber, Tea, Bamboos, and much more. The state-capital region is also rich in medicinal plants like Croton oil, Taxus baccata, Eucalyptus, Castor oil, Solanum khasianum, and so on.
Animals
North East is home to some of the rarest wildlife creatures which one would not like to miss on their Shillong and Meghalaya trip. Apparently, 50 % of the world’s total mammal population is under the wildlife reserves in Shillong and Meghalaya. Various wildlife sanctuaries and parks are the focal highlights of North East India tourism. An array of nine peculiar are found in the Meghalaya jungle such as Cannomys, Micromys, Chiropodomys, and so on are found in the Meghalaya jungle. Choose your best North East tour package to witness them all. Other wildlife species found in the wildlife reserves of Shillong and Meghalaya are Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Himalayan Black Beer, Barking Beer, Pangolin, tailless ape, Golden Cat, Golden Langur, Serrow, Assamese Macaque, and much more… Embark on a jungle safari tour on your Shillong and Meghalaya trip to witness the ultimate beauty of nature’s diversity.