Meghalaya [SEP] continent
and fauna.
About 70% of the state is forested, of which is dense primary subtropical forest. The Meghalayan forests are considered to be among the richest botanical habitats of Asia. These forests receive abundant rainfall and support a vast variety of floral and faunal biodiversity. A small portion of the forest area in Meghalaya is under what are known as "sacred groves" (see Sacred groves of India). These are small pockets of an ancient forest that have been preserved by the communities for hundreds of years due to
many caves, which attract tourists not only from India but abroad too. A few of the caves in this region have been listed amongst the longest and deepest in the world.
Caving regions Meghalaya Khasi hills.
- Krem Dam, length:
- Krem Mawmluh (4th longest in the Indian sub continent)
- Krem Mawsynram
- Krem Phyllut, length:
- Krem Soh Shympi (Mawlong, East Khasi Hills), length:
- Mawsmai Cave (show cave exclusively for tourists)
Caving regions Meghalaya Jaintia hills