Meghalaya - Ministry of Environment and Forests

9.3 RanikorRanikor is an isolated place located around 140 Kms from Shillong in the India- Bangladesh border. It is oneof the largest wild fishing spot left in the state of Meghalaya. This river also offers great birding experience.One can also see tribal anglers using modern as well as traditional means of angling/fishing. It is also a placeof great scenic beauty and tourist attraction.1.Name : RanikorLocation : 91 o 14’ 12.2’’25 o 13 6.22’’2.3.4.Area : Part of riverWetland type : RiverThe river with clear water is the ideal habitat for the fishes.The river flows along the steep hills in Meghalaya and joinsin Bangladesh. The hills along the river stretch is coveredby dense forests. It is very important that proper care istaken for carrying out sustainable fishing practice in theregion.IRS P6 LISS III, December 20065.Located 140 kms from Shillong, Meghalaya,Ranikor is asmall town on the border of India and Bangladesh. It is oneof the last wild fishing spots left in the state of Meghalaya.In the past few years, this place has become famousamongst the local anglers for fish spieces like- Goldenmahseer, Chocolate mahseer, Goonch (Catfish), eels, etc.Fishing area on the river Kynshi at Ranikor is approximately15 to 16 kilometers. The river orginates from a small towncalled Rilang.It is also a place of great scenic beauty, andmakes for an ideal camping spot. The climate of the area issub-tropical montane characterized by mild summer andcold winters. The annual rainfall in the area is about2400mm.IRS P6 LISS III, February 2006Plate 7: Ranikor70