The Patkai or the Purvachal are the hills on India's eastern border with Myanmar. They were created by the same tectonic processes that resulted in the formation of the Himalaya. They are not as rugged as the Himalayas and its peaks are much lower in height. Features of the range include conical peaks, steep slopes and deep valleys. ... The Himalaya is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. ...

Three hill ranges come under the Patkai. The Patkai-Bum, the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia, and the Lushai hills. The Garo-Khasi range is in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Cherapunji, on the windward side of these hills has the distinction of being the world's wettest place, having the highest annual rainfall. Categories: India geography stubs | Mizoram | States and territories of India | Seven Sister States ... Map showing Meghalaya (in black) in relation to the other states of India Meghalaya (मेघालय) is a small state in north-eastern India. ... Windward is the side of a boat into which the wind is blowing. ...

Climate ranges from temperate to alpine due to altitude. Altitude is the elevation of an object from a known level or datum, called zero level. ...