Jaintia Hills , Shillong
About Jaintia Hills
Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya shares an international boundary with Bangladesh on south and its east and north boundaries are shared with Assam. The district is rich in natural beauty and scenery. Some of the places of interest are Nartiang monoliths, Lumshong and Syndai caves, Liale falls, Thadlaskein Lake and the picturesque town of Jowai, among others. The district is rich in limestone deposits, leading to the establishment of several cement industries in the region. Agriculture is another popular occupation of the locals. Jaintia Hills is easily accessible by road from Shillong. The total area of the Jaintia Hills district spans about 3,800 sq. kms and the Jowai, the district headquarters is about 60 KMs from Shillong.
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Krem Liat Prah Cave, Meghalaya
5.6 km from Jaintia Hills - See map
Krem Liat Prah Cave earns the distinction of being the longest natural cave in India. There are about 150 known caves in the Jaintia hills...
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Ntangki National Park, Nagaland
*55.3 km from Jaintia Hills - See map
The Intaki Wildlife Sanctuary is named in the top 25 sanctuaries to visit with the Indian forest department. The sanctuary is situated at a...
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Syndai, Meghalaya
99.4 km from Jaintia Hills - See map
Syndai is situated in the village of Jaintia hills located 44km away from the state capital Shillong, this place is known for having numerous...
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