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Jaintia Hills (Jowai)
Ancient Jaintia Kingdom & Waterfalls
Add Jaintia Hills (Jowai) to my tripRecommended
2 days
Best time
October – April
Entry fee
₹50
Food / day
₹350
About
The homeland of the Jaintia (Pnar) tribe, with the 5th largest cave system in the world (Krem Liat Prah), the Krang Suri waterfall's turquoise pools, Thadlaskein Lake, and the atmospheric Jowai town.
Must-see highlights
Krang Suri turquoise waterfall & swim
Krem Liat Prah cave (world's 5th longest)
Thadlaskein Lake boating at Jowai
Nartiang standing stone monoliths (16th c.)
Pnar tribal culture & weaving
Jowai town colonial market walk
Krem Um Ladaw cave exploration
Laitlyngkot viewpoint
Umngi River fishing villages
Rymbai orange orchards
Syntu Ksiar cliff viewpoint
Dawki combo trip (45km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Guwahati 140km · Shillong Airport (Umroi) 65km
Nearby attractions
Krang Suri WaterfallKrem Liat Prah CaveThadlaskein LakeNartiang MonolithsDawki (nearby)
How to get here
Shillong → Jowai
bus · 2h
₹120
approx.
Shillong → Jowai
cab · 1.5h
₹1,400
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – April
Nearest Transport
Guwahati140 km
Shillong Airport (Umroi)65 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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