Lakes in Assam

The state of Assam is located in the north eastern part of India. Tea and silk produced by this state have also made it popular in India. The lakes of Assam further add to the beauty of the state, attracting tourists from all over the country.


Chandubi Lake
Chandubi Lake is located in Kamrup District. when the forest went down giving birth to Chandubi Lake. This lake is the natural lagoon and is open to fishing.

Haflong Lake
Haflong Lake is situated at the heart of Haflong Town. This lake is open to several leisure water sporting activities. Boating is a fun filled possibility on this lake, along with angling.

Son Beel
Son Beel is located in the district of Karimganj. The largest wetland in the state of Assam. It converted into a farm land suitable for the cultivation of rice.


Dipor Bil: Dipor Bil is located to the south-west of the city of Guwahati in Kamrup district.This lake is valuable in terms of fishing, collection of fodder for domestic cattle and aquatic seeds such as waterlily . 

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Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

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.

Khasi Hills are mainly known for housing Sohra, popularly known as Cherrapunjee. It is recognized for being the wettest place on earth.

Administration 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)
Nongkhnum River Island, Weinia Falls, Thums Falls, Umyiap Paddy Field (longest paddy field in northeast India), Ranikor, Kyllang Rock, Rambrai, Langpih etc.

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