Category: Tourism

Tourism

Khoh Ramhah or Maw Trop

  • July 30, 2012
This giant natural rock formation resembles a huge upturned conical Khasi basket. According to legend the fossilized stone basket belonged to an evil giant who[more...]
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U Lum Shyllong

  • July 30, 2012
Shillong derives its name from the Shillong Peak, 1,965 mts above sea level. It is the highest point in Meghalaya overlooking Shillong city. There are[more...]
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Lum Sohpetbneng

  • July 30, 2012
Literally the 'Navel of Heaven' it is a place of pilgrimage for the Khasi people. Legend has it that on this spot a golden ladder[more...]
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U Diengiei

  • July 30, 2012
According to legend it is believed that God displeased with mankind’s disobedience planted an oak tree which grew day by day to monstrous heights and[more...]
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Nartiang

  • July 30, 2012
Located about 29 kms from Jowai, the village was once the Summer Capital of Jaintiapur kings which also include Sylhet (under Bangladesh now). This village[more...]
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Thlumuwi Stone Bridge

  • July 30, 2012
Located 16kms off the Jowai-Amlarem-Dawki road at a place called Thlumuwi, the stone bridge was built by U Mar Phalangki and U Luh Lyngskor Lamare[more...]