4.6b Surareem/Sohra Rim (Old Cherra)

4.6b

Surareem/Sohra Rim (Old Cherra) Dak Bungalow

In 1835, Surureem offered travellers a place for a halt. Bucklandia grew here, of a very large size, perhaps 50 or 60 feet.  It was a rugged-looking tree, many of the branches being decayed.
The first of the Rhododendrons[77] in the Khasi Hills were also observed around here. Extending for a short distance around Surareem, there was coal to be found, and the principal operations of the iron smelters were carried on[78].

In 1850, a small wood on the right of the road, near the village of Surareem, had an excellent botanical station: the trees were chiefly rhododendron, figs, oaks, laurels, magnolias, and chestnuts. In the branches, there was a profusion of orchids, and amongst which a rattan palm also occurred[79].