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Garo Hills
- Named after majorly inhabited Garo tribe.
- Located in the western part of Meghalayan Plateau.
- Major Town- Tura
- Highest Peak- Nokrek (1,412m)
- National CitrusGene Sanctuary-cum-Biosphere Reserve is located at Nokrek.
- Balpakram National Wildlife Park, South of Garo Hills.
Khasi Hills
- Named after majorly inhabited Khasi tribe.
- Located in the middle part of Meghalayan Plateau is its Highest point.
- Major Town- Shillong (East Khasi Hills), Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Mawsynram, Mawlynnong (Cleanest Village in India).
Jaintia Hills
- Named after majorly inhabited Jaintia tribe.
- Located in the eastern part of Meghalayan Plateau.
- Waterfalls- Krang Suri Fall, Tyrshi Falls.
Patkai Bum
- Located in the Northern part of Purvanchal Range.
- Forms border between India and Myanmar.
- Passes- Pangsau Pass (India-Myanmar).
Naga Hills
- Part of Purvanchal Range
- Forms border between India and Myanmar.
- Highest Peak- Mt Saramati (3,840m)
- Major District- Kiphire
Manipur Hills
- Part of Purvanchal Range.
- Bounded by Nagaland to the North, Myanmar to the East, Mizoram to the South and Assam to the West.
- Major Tribe- Meitei, Pangals, Kuki, Naga.
- Famous for Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park (Sangai Deer).
Mizo/Lushai Hills
- The southernmost part of Purvanchal Range.
- Highest Peak- Phawnpuri (2,157m Blue Mountain).
- Tropic of Cancer passes through it.
- Phawngpuri National Park is situated in Mizo Hills of Mizoram.
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