The Khasi Hills (Pron: ˈkɑ:si) are part of the Garo-Khasi range
in the Indian state of Meghalaya (before 1970 part of Assam),
and is part of the Patkai range and of the Meghalaya subtropical
forests ecoregion. In older sources in particular, the
alternative transcription Khasia Hills is seen. The region is
inhabited mainly by tribal Khasi dwellers, which are
traditionally in various chieftainships, petty states known as
the Khasi Hill States. One of its capitals, Cherrapunji, is
considered one of the wettest places in the world. The region
came under the Khasi Hills district, which was divided into West
Khasi Hills and East Khasi Hills districts on 28 October 1976.
The highest peak is Lum Shyllong which is 1968 meters high. It
is situated a few kilometers south of Shillong town.
Administratively, the Khasi Hills used to be a part of the
Khasil Hills district. The district was dividied into East Khasi
Hills district and West Khasi Hills district on 28 October 1976.
On 4 June 1992, the Ri-Bhoi District was carv