Pynthorwah / Pomshutia Viewpoints
Jowai, Meghalaya, India
Nearby attractions
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.
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.
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.
Jowai
Jowai, Meghalaya
The cultural capital of the Jaintia (Pnar) people, ringed by the Myntdu river, rich in festivals like Behdienkhlam and nearby waterfalls.
Tyrshi Falls
Jowai, Meghalaya
A pretty waterfall near Jowai overlooking a wide green expanse of paddy fields, with a viewing bridge and park.
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.
Lyngksiar Falls
Amlarem, Meghalaya
A picturesque waterfall in the Jaintia Hills near the Bangladesh border, cascading through lush greenery.
Syndai Caves
Amlarem, Meghalaya
A network of limestone caves near Syndai village, once used as hideouts during Jaintia wars, with dramatic chambers and formations.
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.
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.
Lumshnong
Lumshnong, Meghalaya
A Jaintia Hills village amid limestone country, the base for exploring Umlawan and other long caves near the Assam border.
Umlawan Cave
Lumshnong, Meghalaya
A long connected cave system near Lumshnong in the Jaintia Hills, with river passages, chambers and rich formations for adventurous cavers.