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A paradise for naturalists and botanist, a vast treasure trove of flora & fauna, be it orchids such as the Ladies Slipper orchid, Blue Vanda, Leopard orchid, Foxtail orchid, the rare Pitcher plant.... The sacred Groves of Mawphlang, with it medicinal plants and thick vegetation offer an incomparable experience. These isolated and revered sacred groves are untouched because of the religious beliefs and myths associated to them by the people who still practice this age old traditional religion.

Capital - Shillong. Area of 22,429 sq. kms.
Population - 1998 census 21,65,014.
Tribes - Khasi, Jaintia, Garo.
World's Highest Rainfall area & the world's wettest place.
Vegetation - coniferous to semi tropical to tropical.

Enchanting and roaring falls are a plenty around Shillong

from the Bishop & Beadon falls, Elephant falls, Spread

Eagle falls, Sweet falls, Crinoline falls to the captivating

Nohkalikai falls, the Noh Sngithiang falls, Dainthlen falls

among the many hot springs in Jakrem is widely believed

to have curative medicinal properties. Nongkhnum, the

second largest river island in Asia is a not to be missed

place. Balpakram, a National Wildlife Park located in South

Garohills, home to the rare Lesser Panda, the Indian

Bison, the Seraw ....... The deep gorges and precipices

of Balpakram are greatly associated to the Grand Canyon.

The locals also believe that the spirits of the dead dwell

temporarily there before on their final journey

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