South Garo Hills : Main Attractions : Boldak Matchu Karam , Matchru , Chidimak , Areng Patal , Goncho Dare , Dikkini Ring , Rongsaljong Agal , Rongsaljong Agal , Siju Cave , etc.
Siju Cave : It is the third longest cave in the Indian sub-continent. The cave is situated on the bank of the Simsang river just below the village of Siju. It is locally known as Dobakkol or the Cave of Bats. The cave consists of innumerable internal chambers and labyrinths which are to be explored. So far only over a kilometer area has been explored. Stalactites and stalagmites are found all over the cave. Perennial streams come out of the channels supporting a great variety of aquatic life.
Dikkini Ring:
It is a massive flat rock forming the shape of an upturned boat. It is situated southern side of Mahadeo village.A myth says that a legendary hero Dikki once making this boat. But before completion the morning broke , so the boat turned to stone. According to legends the spirits must complete their works before cocks crow.
Rongsaljong Agal:
This is 120 ft long and 90 ft wide rock on the South Garo and Khasi Hills border . The water here remains perpetually clear and transparent at the same level throughout the year. The water level remains same in spite of heavy downpours and the scorching heat of summer. The Garos believed that it used to be the bathing ghat of Bandi's wife Shore. Her bucket of water fossilized into stone remains in that place.
Rongsobok Rongkol:
This beautiful cave forming a structure of banana flowers with shining pieces of rocks. This cave is situated at the furthest east of the northern side of Balpakram
Goncho Dare:
This rock cliffs is said to be the natural habitats of Gonchos, evil spirits. According to the local people the evil spirits take away people from their homes. These Gonchos lead their victims over steep precipices and inaccessible rock faces but do not cause any physical harm.
Chidimak:
There is small pool in Balpakram which is absolutely charcoal black. It is believed that the spirits of the dead wash and clean themselves here before entering the realms of the dead. Hence the clear water turned black from their sins and soot of cremation.
Matchru:
Here you can find full of foot prints of all kinds of animals big and small. It is a mystery how the rock has thousands and thousands of footprints embedded there whereas the nearby rocks have no such prints. Myth says that it was a Animal Market.
Areng Patal:
It is a massive rock with a hollow space on its surface that is believed to have powerful magnetic powers. This hollow space acts as a veritable death trap to any bird or animal (except for man of course) that goes near it. Any living being that goes near it is magnetically drawn towards the hollow from where it can never come out and die eventually. So it is still mystery to everyone.
Boldak Matchu Karam:
On the wayside there is a sturdy Boldak tree that has a mysterious depression around its trunk as if eroded by the constant tethering of animals on it. The Garos believe that the spirits of the dead tie their animals slaughtered for their funeral to this tree while take a rest. But when one such tree was felled by strong winds, soon after another tree close by started having the same symptoms.
There are many places to tell their own mysterious stories.
Dikkini Ring:
It is a massive flat rock forming the shape of an upturned boat. It is situated southern side of Mahadeo village.A myth says that a legendary hero Dikki once making this boat. But before completion the morning broke , so the boat turned to stone. According to legends the spirits must complete their works before cocks crow.
Rongsaljong Agal:
This is 120 ft long and 90 ft wide rock on the South Garo and Khasi Hills border . The water here remains perpetually clear and transparent at the same level throughout the year. The water level remains same in spite of heavy downpours and the scorching heat of summer. The Garos believed that it used to be the bathing ghat of Bandi's wife Shore. Her bucket of water fossilized into stone remains in that place.
Rongsobok Rongkol:
This beautiful cave forming a structure of banana flowers with shining pieces of rocks. This cave is situated at the furthest east of the northern side of Balpakram
Goncho Dare:
This rock cliffs is said to be the natural habitats of Gonchos, evil spirits. According to the local people the evil spirits take away people from their homes. These Gonchos lead their victims over steep precipices and inaccessible rock faces but do not cause any physical harm.
Chidimak:
There is small pool in Balpakram which is absolutely charcoal black. It is believed that the spirits of the dead wash and clean themselves here before entering the realms of the dead. Hence the clear water turned black from their sins and soot of cremation.
Matchru:
Here you can find full of foot prints of all kinds of animals big and small. It is a mystery how the rock has thousands and thousands of footprints embedded there whereas the nearby rocks have no such prints. Myth says that it was a Animal Market.
Areng Patal:
It is a massive rock with a hollow space on its surface that is believed to have powerful magnetic powers. This hollow space acts as a veritable death trap to any bird or animal (except for man of course) that goes near it. Any living being that goes near it is magnetically drawn towards the hollow from where it can never come out and die eventually. So it is still mystery to everyone.
Boldak Matchu Karam:
On the wayside there is a sturdy Boldak tree that has a mysterious depression around its trunk as if eroded by the constant tethering of animals on it. The Garos believe that the spirits of the dead tie their animals slaughtered for their funeral to this tree while take a rest. But when one such tree was felled by strong winds, soon after another tree close by started having the same symptoms.
There are many places to tell their own mysterious stories.
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