Base at
Baghmara
The Simsang river town of the south.
- River
- Simsang
- Role
- South Garo Hills HQ
Baghmara is the south-Garo river town: the practical base for the Balpakram-Siju circuit, with a market rhythm, fish from the Simsang and the district’s winter festival when it runs.
Quick answers
Baghmara at a glance
Why stay in Baghmara?
It splits the difference between Siju caves and Balpakram on the long southern loop.
Practicals
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
When to go
Plan around these months
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Simsang evenings
River banks and fish-barbecue nights.
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26