💎 Hidden Gem📍 Riverside📍 Nature🌄 Viewpoint

Nongkhnum River Island

Nongstoin, Meghalaya, India

4.4 (0)

Overview

The largest river island in Meghalaya (and second-largest in Asia), formed by the Kynshi river, with sandy beaches, waterfalls and birdlife.

Why visit: A vast, serene river island with beaches, falls and camping.

Things to do

›River-island beaches
›Langshiang Falls view
›Birdwatching
›Camping

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr

Entry fee

₹20–50

Est. budget

₹300–900

Duration

Half–full day

Nearby attractions

Within

4.9 km

💎 Hidden Gem💧 Waterfall

4.5

Langshiang Falls

Nongstoin, Meghalaya

One of the tallest waterfalls in India, plunging ~337 m near Sangriang village into a deep forested gorge of the Kynshi river.

Jun–OctHalf dayExplore

5.3 km

⛰️ Hill Station

3.9

Nongstoin

Nongstoin, Meghalaya

The headquarters of West Khasi Hills, a market town and gateway to Nongkhnum river island, Langshiang Falls and Mawthadraishan.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

12.7 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Village

4.3

Mawphanlur

Mawphanlur, Meghalaya

A serene highland village in West Khasi Hills surrounded by small lakes and grassy hillocks, ideal for kayaking, camping and stargazing.

Oct–MayHalf–full dayExplore

14.4 km

💎 Hidden Gem📍 Peak

4.3

Mawthadraishan Peak

Nongstoin, Meghalaya

A grassy hill range in West Khasi Hills offering panoramic ridge views over rolling meadows and distant blue mountains.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

18.5 km

⛰️ Hill Station

3.9

Mawkyrwat

Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya

The quiet headquarters of South West Khasi Hills, a base for exploring the Umkhakoi reservoir and offbeat southern Khasi country.

Oct–MayHalf dayExplore

19.3 km

💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Lake

4.1

Umkhakoi Reservoir

Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya

A tranquil emerald reservoir in South West Khasi Hills, ringed by forest and paddy, a serene offbeat spot for boating and photography.

Oct–AprHalf dayExplore