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Nartiang Monoliths

Nartiang, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

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

Why visit: An awe-inspiring field of ancient megaliths, unique in scale.

History: Erected between the 16th–19th centuries to honour Jaintia rulers and clans; the tallest menhir soars over 8 m.

Things to do

›Giant menhirs
›Dolmen field
›Jaintia history
›Nartiang Durga temple

Heritage WalkPhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

₹10–30

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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Within

0.3 km

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