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Monday 20 May 2019

Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

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Khasi Hills belong to the Garo-Khasi range in the north-eastern state of India, Meghalaya the hills are located in the central part of Meghalaya and the Garo Khasi range is a part of the Patkai range of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion.

The region is dominated by the Khasi tribal communities. The area consists mostly of hilly regions which also consist of the Shillongplateau. The highest peak of the region is Lum Shyllong which is 1968 meters high. It is drained by the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and the Surma Rivers.
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Khasi Hills are mainly known for housing Sohra, popularly known as Cherrapunjee. It is recognized for being the wettest place on earth.

langshiang_falls_located_in_sangriang_nongstoin.jpgAdministration of Khasi Hills: In the yea 1976, the Khasi Hills District was divided into two districts, viz the West Khasi Hills District and the East Khasi Hills District.

West Khasi Hills: West Khasi Hills is presently the largest district of Meghalaya. There are various places in this region that can be visited like Langshiang Falls (third-highest waterfalls in India), Mawthadraishan Peak (second highest peak in Meghalaya)
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, Weinia Falls, Thums Falls, Umyiap Paddy Field (longest paddy field in northeast India), Ranikor, Kyllang Rock, Rambrai, Langpih etc.

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