About Thangkharang Park
Thangkharang Park is a landscaped park and viewpoint located at Thangkharang near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Situated on the eastern edge of the Cherrapunji plateau, it overlooks the Kynrem Falls, the Khoh Ramhah rock formation and the plains of Bangladesh on clear days. Developed as a recreational park by the Meghalaya government, it is notable for its manicured gardens, viewpoint platforms and panoramic vistas of the surrounding cliffs and valleys.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained landscaped park with flower beds, lawns, fountains and paved pathways leading to fenced viewpoint platforms on the plateau edge. From the viewpoints, visitors can see the three-tiered Kynrem Falls, the Khoh Ramhah (Pillar Rock) monolith, deep gorges and, on clear days, distant plains. The site is primarily for sightseeing, photography and nature viewing with seating areas and small food stalls within the park premises.
Key highlights
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Panoramic viewpoint overlooking Kynrem Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Meghalaya
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View of Khoh Ramhah (Pillar Rock) - a massive cone-shaped rock formation
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Distant views of Bangladesh plains on clear days
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Landscaped gardens with seasonal flowers, lawns and fountains
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Cliff-edge viewpoint platforms with railings for photography and sightseeing
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Shillong Airport (Umroi) about 80 km away; Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (about 170 km) is the major airport with onward road transfer |
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| By train | Nearest major railhead is Guwahati Railway Station, about 160-170 km away; onward journey by road to Sohra |