The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers, the majority of whom are Garo people. It is one of the wettest places in the world. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion.
Resubelpara popularly known as Resu, is the headquarters of North Garo Hills District in the state of Meghalaya in India. This town is situated alongside the Damring River.
People who reside in the Garo Hills are known as the Garos. Besides the Garo hills, there are Garo settlements in the plains of Assam and Bangladesh. The Garos call themselves A·chik (locally used).
Places of interest
These are locations in and around Garo Hills which are tourist spots. These include:
Nokrek Peak: The highest point of the Garo Hills region of the State, Nokrek Peak stands 1412 metres above sea level. The mother germoplasm of Citrus-indica have been discovered by science researchers within Nokrek Range. This discovery led to the establishment of the National CitrusGene Sanctuary-cum-Biosphere Reserve at Nokrek covering an area of 47 square kilometres.
Tura Peak: A hill stands on the eastern flank of Tura, the largest town in the Garo Hills region of the state. It peaks 872 metres above sea level.
Imilchang Dare: This waterfall is located close to Asakgre village in South Garo Hills district. The deep, wide pool at the bottom of the fall with its wide and expansive surroundings make it an exciting swimming pool, full of fish of varied size and colour.
Balpakram: A National Wildlife Park, located in South Garo Hills and 167 km from Tura. It is home to the rare Lesser Panda, the Indian bison and the stag like Serow. A variety of medicinal herbs locally called "dikges" grow abundantly in Balpakram.
Napak Lake: Located at a distance of 112 km from Tura, ideal for fishing and bird watching with the river Simsang flowing nearby.
Siju Caves: The famous limestone caves of Siju are located near Simsang River in Siju village.
Borkona Kali Ashram: Located about 40 km from Tura on Tura- Mankachar road is oldest Hindu Mutt founded by a Muslim saint about 100 years ago. Presently headed by Sri Sri Shyamanand Brahmachari.
Belbari Vidya Bharati Residential School: The residential school of Belbari- Joyphar is about 3 km from Borkona Kali ashram is biggest residential school in rural Garo Hills. It hosts students from all major and minor tribal groups of Meghalaya.
Transport
The nearest airport is at Guwahati and the nearest railway station is Mendipathar within Resubelpara Municipal Board Jurisdiction.
Places of interest
Hot Spring, Bakra
Joldang Wari Lake
Rangdokram
Shiv Susu (Lingam), Nokat
Rangjokram Lake
Dap
Damring Beach, Dekachang
Schools and Colleges
Schools
Montfort Higher Secondary School, Jonglapara
Paschal Secondary School, Rong·dipìng,
Government Higher Secondary School, Mepan A·bri
Vineyard school, Nangaburi
Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Medical Colony, Nangaburi
Resubelpara Government Boy's School.
Dilma A'pal Secondary School,Dilma A'pal
St. Thomas Higher Secondary School,Mendipathar, Resubelpara
IL&FS Skills School, Dilma Apal, Resubelpara
Colleges
Union College, Boda Apal, Resubelpara
Mendipathar College, Mendipathar, Resubelpara
Professional Training Centres
DIET, Nangaburi, Resubelpara
ITI (Industrial Training Institute), Darampara, Resubelpara
People
Mainly inhabited by the Garos and the Rabhas.
Localities
Songma.
Rong·dipìng.
Dekachang.
Nangaburi.
DC Colony.
Medical Colony.
Mepan A·bri.
Chibagok.
Jongla.
Rongpetchi.
Daram.
Bakra(Hot Spring)
BJN.
Rebagre.
Bolsaldam.
Haluapara(hot spring)
Babukona
Festivals
Awe Winter Festival This festival is celebrated in Resubelpara on the month of December and is organised by the District Administration North Garo Hills.
Millennium Festival This festival is celebrated in Resubelpara on the month of December. Number of competitions like Dancing, Rock Concert, Games, Fashion Show are organised here.
Wangala Wangala (also known as Hundred Drums, Wanna, Wanna rongchuwa) is the greatest Harvesting Festival among other festivals of Garos, who live in Meghalaya, India and Greater Mymensingh in Bangladesh. They give thanks to God and Goddess, called Misi Saljong, known as "Pattigipa Ra’rongipa" (Sun-God), for blessing the human beings with rich harvest of the season.
"Katta Dokka" (talking in a singing style), "Ajea", Dani Dokka (describing Wangala by singing), Chambil Mesa or Pomelo Dance, etc. are performed during these days.
Wangala is celebrated in the months from September to December.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garo_Hills
