⛰️ Hill Station📍 Cultural📍 Nature

Jowai

Jowai, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

The cultural capital of the Jaintia (Pnar) people, ringed by the Myntdu river, rich in festivals like Behdienkhlam and nearby waterfalls.

Why visit: Pnar culture, the Behdienkhlam festival and a base for Jaintia Hills sights.

Things to do

›Behdienkhlam festival
›Myntdu river loop
›Local market
›Tyrshi Falls nearby

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May; Behdienkhlam (Jul)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–900

Duration

1 day

Nearby attractions

Within

2.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.2

Tyrshi Falls

Jowai, Meghalaya

A pretty waterfall near Jowai overlooking a wide green expanse of paddy fields, with a viewing bridge and park.

Jun–Oct1–2 hrsExplore

3.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Park

4.2

Ialong Park & Canyon

Jowai, Meghalaya

An eco-park near Jowai on a ridge above the Pynthorwah valley, with a sacred grove and dramatic canyon-and-river views.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

5.2 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.3

Umkrem / Phe Phe Falls

Jowai, Meghalaya

A serene waterfall in the Jaintia Hills near Jowai plunging into a clear pool amid forest, reached by a short trek.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

5.9 km

💎 Hidden Gem🌄 Viewpoint

4.0

Pynthorwah / Pomshutia Viewpoints

Jowai, Meghalaya

Scenic ridge and valley viewpoints in the Jaintia Hills south of Jowai, overlooking terraced paddy and deep gorges.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

6.4 km

💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Lake

4.1

Thadlaskein Lake

Jowai, Meghalaya

A historic man-made lake near Jowai, said to be dug by warriors of a Jaintia general, now a tranquil picnic and boating spot.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

15.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.7

Krang Suri Falls

Amlarem, Meghalaya

A stunning waterfall in the Jaintia Hills plunging into a brilliant blue natural pool — one of Meghalaya's best swimming falls.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

16.1 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Heritage

4.4

Nartiang Monoliths

Nartiang, Meghalaya

The largest collection of megalithic monoliths in Meghalaya — a forest of towering standing stones (menhirs) and flat dolmens raised by the Jaintia kings.

Oct–May1–2 hrsExplore

16.4 km

📍 Temple

4.2

Nartiang Durga Temple

Nartiang, Meghalaya

A ~600-year-old Shakti Peetha temple to Durga, the state's most important Hindu shrine, in the old Jaintia capital of Nartiang.

Oct–May; Durga Puja1 hrExplore

17.9 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.1

Lyngksiar Falls

Amlarem, Meghalaya

A picturesque waterfall in the Jaintia Hills near the Bangladesh border, cascading through lush greenery.

Jun–Oct1–2 hrsExplore

18.9 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Cave

4.0

Syndai Caves

Amlarem, Meghalaya

A network of limestone caves near Syndai village, once used as hideouts during Jaintia wars, with dramatic chambers and formations.

Nov–MarHalf dayExplore

24 km

💎 Hidden Gem🌄 Viewpoint

4.7

Laitlum Canyons

Smit, Meghalaya

A breathtaking canyon 'end of the hills' east of Shillong, where sheer green gorges plunge to a valley served by a famous stairway to Rasong village.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

24.1 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Cave

4.3

Krem Liat Prah Cave

Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya

India's longest natural cave, over 30 km of surveyed passages in the Jaintia Hills — a mecca for serious cavers.

Nov–MarFull day+Explore