Nongjrong Village- An Ultimate Travel Guide
Nongjrong is one of the less explored places of Meghalaya where travelers rarely visit. You will certainly be amazed by the spectacular view of the landscape of Nongjrong. It is a sunrise point where during early sunrise the valley of Nongjrong is covered with clouds. The river Umngot flows below the valley and the lush greenery over the mountains make this place a must visit for people traveling to Meghalaya.
Overview of Nongjrong
Nongjrong is a village belonging to Mawkynrew Tehsil, East Khasi Hills district and is a part of the state of Meghalaya in India. The first language of the Nongjrong dwellers is English and most of them speak only English. Their population is just 1440. It is located approximately 30 km away from the sub-district headquarter Mawkynrew and around 60 km away from the district headquarter Shillong.
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About Nongjrong: its landscape and beauty
At the base of the hillock, you will be able to see the clouds as a vast spread of a white sea floating endlessly over the beautiful green hills and the valley. At the horizon, especially, it will be a sight to behold. The scenic beauty of Nonjrong is so mesmerizing, making you forget all your worries for a while and giving you a rejuvenating experience. If you venture till the corner of the hillock to get a closer sight of the clouds, you won’t be disappointed.
Nongjrong View Point
Nongjrong View Point is at the hill top of the Nongjrong Village from the view of the valley covered with clouds is mesmerizing. The real beauty of the Nongjrong Village can be seen from its view point Inorder to get the best view one have to reach Nongjrong before sunrise. At sunrise when the sunrays touches the valley the floating clouds makes the entire view captivating.
Shillong to Nongjrong
From Shillong to Nongjrong the distance is 49-50 km and it takes around two hours to reach Nongjrong once you start from Shillong, assuming that there is little or no traffic. You can hire a taxi from Shillong to Nongjrong with us at the best and cheapest fare.
How to Reach Nongjrong
You can reach Nongjrong either from Guwahati or from Shillong:
From Guwahati: You can either reach Guwahati Airport or Railway Station and from there you can hire a cab to reach Nongjrong. The distance between Guwahati and Nongjrong is about 144km and the travel time by car is about 5 hours.
From Shillong: You can reach Shillong City from Guwahati or Shillong Airport from where you can get a cab to Nongjrong. The distance from Shillong City to Nongjrong Village is about 50 km and takes around 2 hours by car and from Shillong Airport to Nongjrong Village the distance is about 80km and the travel time is 3 hours.
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Where can we stay in Nongjrong or nearby?
Here is a list of the top five places where you can stay-
1) IP PWD
You will find this place 8.3 km away in the East Khasi Hills region.
Location details: Meghalaya 793015.
2) MRK3 TYRCHI-INN
This inn is located in the West Jaintia Hills region; almost 10.9 km away.
Location details: Meghalaya 793151
3) Tyrchi INN
This one is situated in the West Jaintia Hills region as well, at a distance of 10.9 km.
Location details: Meghalaya 793151
4) CTC ORCHID INN
You will find this place in the Thadlaskein region; 11.2 km far.
Location details: Meghalaya 793151
5) Highwinds
Highwinds is in the West Jaintia Hills at an approximate distance of 11.3 km.
Location details: Meghalaya 793151
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Where can we eat in Nongjrong?
Here we have curated a list of the top 5 eateries nearby-
1) Veg Hotel
It is located at Moodymmai; Meghalaya 793151 at a distance of 9.4 km.
2) 5 Star Dhaba
It is in the West Jaintia Hills region; Meghalaya 793151 and to reach here you will have to travel a distance of 11.2 km.
3) Choice Dhaba
Another famous eatery in West Jaintia Hills; Meghalaya 793151 is around 12 km away.
4) Hill Top Dhaba
This dhaba is also approximately 12.1 km away in the region of West Jaintia Hills; Meghalaya 793151.
5) Dukan Jadoh
It’s location is at Jowai Civil Hospital Rd; Meghalaya 793150 which is 14.8 km far.
Best Time to Visit Nongjrong
Best time to visit Nongjrong is during winters from November – March. During this time people from all corners visit at Nongjrong. Since it involves a little trek it may be a difficult to visit Nongjrong during monsoon.
Things to Carry While Visiting Nongjrong
Here is a list of the items that you should be carrying when traveling to Nongjrong
-Toiletries (if you have any special requirements)
-Comfortable shoes (avoid heels)
-Your prescription medicines
-Jacket (because it gets really cold there)
-A raincoat or poncho (as it rains a lot in this region)
-Your spectacles or lenses (if you wear them)
-Carry a sturdy backpack with you in which you can keep all your essential items as you roam around
-An umbrella is recommended but optional
-Any other necessary items that you may need
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by tourists about Nongjrong-
The pin code of Nongjrong is 793015.
The temperature here is usually anywhere between 6-18 degrees C.
Yes, Nongjrong is absolutely safe to visit for children, old people, couples, or even solo travelers.
You can hire a taxi from Shillong to Nongjrong online with us. The cab will take you for Nonjrong for the Sunrise View.