Ka Khoh Ramhah Cherrapunji, also known as Mothorp rock is situated in the southern part of the region. Its natural rock formation makes it one of the unique tourist attractions of Cherrapunji. However, only a few people know about Mothorp Rock, making it less crowded.
Let’s get into the details of Ka Khoh Ramhah in Meghalaya, for you to get all the necessary information before visiting.
About Ka Khoh Ramhah in Meghalaya
- Timings: Open 24 Hours
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
- Height of Ka Khoh Ramhah: 200ft
Ka Khoh Ramhah Meghalaya is also popular amongst the locals by the name “Pillar Rock” of “Mothorp”. This 200 ft natural rock has an inverted conical shape, almost similar to the Shivalingam. The Mothorp rock is bounded by 2 smaller rocks with the same shape surrounded by the lush hills of Cherrapunji. There is a small water stream running between the two boulders which turns into a beautiful waterfall in Meghalaya during the monsoon season.
According to the local legend, the Ka Khoh Ramhah Cherrapunji is a fossilized cone-shaped basket widely used by the Khasi Tribe. As per the locals, there once lived a “Giant” in the area who was not liked by many due to his unfriendly behavior and destruction.
The locals were fed up with him, and decided to kill the “Giant”. One day, when the Giant came into their village asking for food, the people of the village mixed sharp iron pieces and nails in his food. The Giant ate the food and died, leaving his food basket in the exact same place as the Mothorp rock.
It is believed that this food basket which was a traditional Khasi bamboo basket has eventually fossilized over the years forming the shape of an inverted cone which is today’s Ka Khoh Ramhah in Meghalaya.