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Tourism in Garo Hills
Tourism in Garo Hills has an abundance of natural attractions. This vast area is home to the Nokrek Peak, Siju Caves, Balpakram National Park and many more places of interest.

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Tourism in Garo Hills, MeghalayaTourism in Garo Hills known for its abundance of wildlife attracts adventure lovers with sights of a unique range of flora and fauna. There are various amazing landscapes of hills against a backdrop of low-lying plains. There are several places in Garo Hills that has been developed for tourism. Some of them are of historical importance; others are important because of their association with the cultural traditions of the Garo people and many of them have famed for their scenic beauty.

Some of the famous places of Tourism in Garo Hills are as follows:

Tura Peak: A sunset view can be best seen from Tura Peak at 1,400 m and its summit can be reached by a taking a 5 km adventure trek and partly by hiking tour and also by rock-climbing trip.

Siju Cave: Located on the cliff overhanging the right bank of the Simsang River in South Garo Hills district, the cave is locally known as "Dobakhol" or the "Cave of Bats". The cave consists of innumerable internal chambers and labyrinths.

Nokrek Peak: The highest point in the Garo Hills is Nokrek Peak with elevation of 1412 m; this is the place good for adventure trekking tours. The Nokrek National Park has been established at Nokrek and it abounds in various wildlife including herds of wild elephants, rare varieties of birds and pheasants, beside rare orchids.

Tourism in Garo Hills, MeghalayaSiju Bird Sanctuary: Just across the Siju Cave on the other side of Simsang river in the South Garo Hills; where you can spot many rare and protected wild birds-during winter. Some migrating birds have been visiting this places, which will be an added attraction to wildlife lovers.

Imilchang Dare: This waterfall is located in South Garo Hills. The deep, wide pool at the bottom of the fall with its wide and expansive surroundings makes it an exciting swimming pool.

Balpakram: A National Wildlife Park, located in South Garo Hills and 167 km from Tura. It is home to the rare Red Panda, the Indian bison and the stag like Serow.

Sisobibra: Sisobibra is a place of historical importance where the Garos fought their last battle against the British under the command of Pa Togan Nengminja.

Bhaitbari: Bhaitbari is a small village of West Garo Hills district. The site is renowned for the archaeological finds having been uncovered after protracted `excavations` on the area.

Chibragre: The traditional hanging bamboo cane bridge suspended over the Ganol River from bank to bank lures many picnickers to try this swinging bridge.

Rongbang Dare: Clustered on either side by vast evergreen hills of Bamboo, the falls itself appears to be on the sway, leaving the viewer with memories of ecstatic joy.

Rongdong Falls: Just above the famous Siju Cave in the midst of green thick jungle one can see a beautiful waterfall cascading down.


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