Songkal Wari Fish Sanctuary

Songkal Wari Fish Sanctuary is a community-managed fish sanctuary located at Rombagre village in West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, on a stretch of the Ganol River. Established and protected by local villagers to conserve indigenous fish species and breeding grounds, it prohibits fishing within the sanctuary zone. The site is notable for clear river pools, visible fish populations, and surrounding forested landscape, serving as an example of community-based conservation and eco-tourism in the Garo Hills region.

Visitors can expect a tranquil riverine setting with clear, shallow pools where schools of fish are visible near the surface. The sanctuary is set amid forested banks and rocky riverbed along the Ganol River at Rombagre. There are no large built structures; the experience centers on observing fish, enjoying the natural riverscape, photography, and short walks along the bank. Access is via village paths and riverbank areas, with a quiet, community-maintained environment.

The sanctuary was established through a community initiative by residents of Rombagre village to protect indigenous fish breeding grounds in the Ganol River from overfishing, reflecting a local conservation effort rather than a formally notified government sanctuary.

Represents community-based natural resource management by the Garo community, where traditional village cooperation is used to protect river ecology and promote sustainable eco-tourism.