Khasi Hills

Named after the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, the Khasi Hills form part of the Garo-Khasi range and are a component of the broader Patkai hill range, spanning the Indo-Myanmar border in India's northeast. Characterized by deep valleys and pointed peaks, these hills are renowned for hosting the Sohra or Cherrapunjee scarp, one of the world's wettest regions in terms of annual rainfall. Within this remarkable area lies Nongkhum island, the second largest river island in Asia. The dense forests intermingling with tributaries, which ultimately flow into the Brahmaputra River, coupled with the region's rich biodiversity, have earned the Khasi Hills the moniker of the 'Scotland of the East'. In 1976, the Khasi Hills were bifurcated into the East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills, subsequently giving rise to the Ri-Bhoi and South West Khasi Hills Districts. Shillong, the picturesque capital of Meghalaya, serves as the district headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and stands as the most developed town in the area. The Khasi Hills epitomize a convergence of lush forests, sprawling green meadows, towering hills enveloped by playful clouds, cascading waterfalls, meandering rivers, and ancient monoliths adorned with mystical caves. Teeming with diverse wildlife, the Khasi Hills region is globally renowned as a premier ecological hotspot.