Sahksaw Fish Sanctuary

Sahksaw Fish Sanctuary is a community-protected freshwater sanctuary located at Sahksaw village near Cham Cham in East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. Situated along a clear hill stream, it is known for conserving indigenous fish species that are protected by local customary laws prohibiting fishing. The sanctuary features transparent pools where large shoals of fish can be observed. It represents a traditional community-based conservation model and is visited for nature observation, photography and understanding local ecological practices.

Visitors can expect a small, tranquil freshwater stream with exceptionally clear pools where shoals of protected fish swim close to the surface and can be easily observed. The setting is a rural hillside landscape surrounded by forested slopes and village land near Cham Cham. There are no large built structures; the experience is primarily nature observation from the banks and shallow viewing points, with opportunities for photography and quiet appreciation of community-led conservation.

The sanctuary is maintained through traditional community conservation practices where local villagers observe customary prohibitions on fishing, reflecting the Khasi community's respect for natural resources and collective stewardship of water bodies.