JOWAI

ABOUT JOWAI:

• The headquarters of Jaintia Hill District.
• About 50 kms from Indo-Bangladesh border.
• 1,380 meters altitude from the sea level.
• The second biggest town of Meghalaya.
• Situated side of the Myntdu River, which encircles two thirds of this over expanding township.
• Jowai experiences warm and pleasant summers with cool to chilly winters.
• An important business and education hub of the region.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Umroi Airport, Shillong (SHL) 79 kms and Guwahati Airport (GAU) 187 kms from Jowai.
• Rail: Guwahati Railway Station 167 kms from Jowai.
• Road: Well connected with NH 44.

ATTRACTIONS OF JOWAI

• Nartiang:
  • 10 kms from Jowai.
  • Summer capital of Jaintia kings.
  • Main attractions are the huge stone memorials (monoliths) of the Jaintias.

• Durga Temple:
  • 10 kms from Jowai.
  • In front of the arched gateway of the red bricks stands the Durga Temple.
  • After modification on the roof looks like a Church.
  • There is a tunnel that reaches the river Myntang.

• Khim Moo Sniang:
  • A rock in the shape of a pig.
  • ‘Moo’ is stone and ‘Sniang’ refers to pig.

• Thadlaskein Lake:
  • 8 kms from Jowai on NH 44.
  • Historic lake is said to be dug with arrow heads by the subjects of Sajar Nangli, the war leader of the Jaintias.
  • A popular picnic spot of the region.
  • Boating facilities are available in the lake.

• Umhang Lake:
  • Lake situated at Wataw (Bataw) village.
  • Sajar Nangli digging this magnificent lake and named is Umhang Lake.

• Kiang Nongbah Monument:
  • 6 kms from Jowai on the banks of the Myntdu River.
  • Known as "Madiah Kmal Blai" stands a monument dedicated to Kiang Nongbah.

• Syntu Ksiar:
  • Situated on the bank of the Myntdu River.
  • Syntu Ksiar meaning flower of Gold.
  • Ideal place for picnic and angling.

• Stone Bridge:
  • 16 kms from Jowai on the Jowai Muktapur road at Thlumuwi.
  • Bridge consists of huge well hewn granite stone slabs perched on equally similar pillars.
  • Beside the Stone Bridge is Muwi Waterfalls.

• Dawki:
  • 55 kms from Jowai.
  • Umngot River and surrounding natural beauty.
  • Boating race on Umngot River held during the March and April.
  • Between Jaintia Hills and Khasi Hills is a single span suspension bridge.
  • It is the gateway of Bangladesh.

• Lawmusiang:
  • Largest as well as the commercial centre of Jaintia Hills.
  • People come from the villages for sell their wares.

• Ruparsor Bathing Ghat:
  • 8 kms from Dawki on the way Jowai-Muktapur.
  • Bathing pool is hewn out of granite.
  • West of the pool there used to be changing rooms.

• U Lum Sunaraja:
  • A deep lake near to Umkiang village.
  • Local peoples believed aged elephants go to die plunging themselves into the deep pool.

• Umlawan Cave:
  • Situated at Lumshnong village 60 kms from Jowai.
  • Largest and deepest cave in the sub-continent.
  • 21 kms length and 100 meters depth.
  • Umlawan cave is interconnected with two other caves Kot-Sati and Umskor.

• Lady of Good Health Shrine:
  • Situated at Raliang village 32 kms from Jowai.
  • A magnificent triple storied octagonal structure.
  • An imposing statue of Lady of Good Health made of white marble.

• Borghat Temple:
  • Situated close to Bangladesh border.
  • This temple dedicated to Hindu Religion of the region.

• Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake:
  • Located at Jarain of Jaintia region.
  • The greenery of the low lying hillock around the lake.
  • Lake sits are gravelled footpaths, arch bridges, pitcher plant garden and green house.
  • Boating facilities are available in the lake.

• Krang Suri Falls:
  • Beautiful waterfall of Amlarem Civil Sub Division.
  • Natural multi colored stones available in the area.

• Lalong Park:
  • Located about 8 kms from Jowai.
  • Overlooking the beautiful Pynthorwah Valley.

• Tyrshi Falls:
  • 5 kms from Jowai on the way Jowai-Shillong road.
  • Tyrshi falls thundering down to the Pyntghor (paddy-fields) below.
  • A breathtaking and panoramic view of the Pynthor Nein to the bottom of the falls.
  • When glides down like milk over a vertical drop.

• Looksi (Kupli) Park:
  • Located 40 kms from District headquarter Jowai.
  • Contracted railing in the view points, sitting benches and play items for children.