Baghmara, Meghalaya

Baghmara (IPA: ˌbægˈmɑ:rə) is the headquarters of the South Garo Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India.

It has the famous river, Someshwari, also known as the Simsang in the Garo language, flowing through its expanse and is also covered in hills and tracts along the way.

This place is famous for its tasty fish and has a historical sea trading connection with Bangladesh.

It is also the native place of the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya Captain Williamson Sangma and he always represented Baghmara constituency.

To remember Bong Lasker, a tomb was built in the heart of Baghmara town.