Best places to visiting in East Garo Hills 

1.Chisobibra

Lies within the rugged landscape of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills the small town of Chisobibra, a town of history, lore and enduring spirit of people who once defied colonial advance. Not just because of the tranquil surroundings and lush forests is Chisobibra a spectacle to the Garo community — for this is where a legend of their’s gave their life.

At the core of Chisobibra’s legacy is Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma, an immortal name in the fraternity of Garo history as a mighty warrior and freedom fighter. He is remembered as the commander of the last big revolt against British annexation of Garo Hills.

In the early nineteenth century, the colonial forces from the British Expedition tried to have various control over the regions in northeast India towards expanding control. The Garos, proud and fiercely proud of themselves, were not prepared to be defeated without a fight. With Pa Togan Nengminja at its helm, the resistance reached its Zenith at Rongrengiri, close to Chisobibra.

After a days long siege and heavy fighting, it was on 12th December 1837 that the British forces finally succeeded. Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma was killed in battle this day in Chisobibra, marking the end of the organized resistance of the region. His demise was a watershed — the coming to an end of Garo resistance and final absorption of the Garo Hills into British India..

Why Visit Chisobibra?

• For those into history, culture heap and the deep bond with India’s unsung freedom fighters, a visit to Chisobibra is a pungent and powerful experience. Not only does the website give a peek into the Garo resistance but also ponders on the numerous stories of valour yet untold, spread throughout the various parts of India.