:: Places of Interest ::

- Hallidayganj -

It is situated in the north western most corner of West Garo Hills district. During the British administration, the former Deputy Commissioner named Halliday had his camp here while making a survey of the boundaries. Since then the place has been called after him.

Situated by the side of an important road about 25 km from Garobadha and some 60 km from Tura, the village has a police station and a weekly market. The population in 1971 was 188.

- Phulbari -

Phulbari was for long an important point of entry into the Garo Hills at the start of the Old Hills Road which bore most of the traffic before the opening of the Tura-Bajengdoba Road. Here there used to be an old temple dedicated to Mahadeb, with flower gardens within its precincts; hence the name.

Phulbari is situated in the north-western corner of West Garo Hills District. The population was 1,537 at the Census of 1971. The River Jinjiram which separates Meghalaya from Assam flows by this place. It is gradually and appreciably developing into township because of its position as a station serving several routes. There is a ferry across the Brahmaputra connecting this place with Dhubri, some 22.4 km away. The bus service from Dhubri to Baghmara which involves a ferry crossing across the Brahmaputra passes through the two States.

Phulbari has a Police Station, a Forest Office, a Hospital, a Veterinary Hospital and other offices. A cotton ginning-cum-mustard oil extraction unit which has been set up here is progressing well.

- Rajabala -

The lake known as Boro Bil is located very close to this village. It is the largest in the Garo Hills District and its Garo name, Danggachi means The Lake of Wealth, because it is believed that kings of early days used to throw their wealth into this lake. This lake which is located between Rajabala and Kalummalupara, stretches for 8 kilometres along the Tura-Phulbari Road and one can enjoy its beauty while traveling alongside.

In the rainy reason, the whole place is often flooded and with the roads under water much difficulty is experienced by wheeled transport. This lake is very famous for its fish.

- Singimari -

Singimari occupies an important place in the history of Garo Hills. Its was here that the British made their first entry into district. Travel from this place to Tura in those early days was usually by pony carts or bullock carts and used to take three days of continuous journey, compared with the few hours that it takes at present. The place used to be a place of call for river streamers, on their way from Dhubri to Dacca or to Calcutta.

The British Mission, with the support of the British officials, got the first school for Garos opened at this place by Mr. Valentine William Hurley in 1826. Mr. Hurley was succeeded by Mr. Fermie but the latter died before he had been there for more than a few months, and the school had to be closed down.

A motorable road connects Singimari with Mankachar in Goalpara, much of it along a causeway.

- Wadagokgre -

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- Asananggre -

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- Amingokgre Resort -

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