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Nartiang

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Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Village

Nartiang Village is popular for the ruins of the Summer Palace. The remnants can be seen on the hillock that is situated near the Nartiang Market. The archway at the site has been constructed using red-bricks. A Hindu temple is situated near the Summer Palace. Read More »

Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake

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Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Lake

Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake is situated amidst the local vegetation of the carnivorous pitcher plant. The plants are spread over an area of around 50,000 sq. m. The lake is surrounded by footpaths, pitcher plant gardens and arch bridges. A fountain in the shape of a pitcher plant, has been placed... Read More »

Syntu Ksiar

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Ranked 3 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Other

Syntu Ksiar, meaning the ‘flower of gold’, is situated on the banks of the Myntdu river. The place is renowned for being the centre of the freedom struggle led by Kiang Nangbah. A Kiang Nangbah Memorial has been constructed here, in his honour. Read More »

Durga Temple

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Ranked 4 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Religious

Durga Temple is located near the remnants of the Summer Palace. The Jaintia king is believed to have constructed this temple, when he converted to Hinduism. Earlier, the temple was a Khasi complex, which had a central wooden pillar with thatch roof. Later, the thatch roof was replaced by the... Read More »

Thadlaskein Lake

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Ranked 5 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Lake

Thadlaskein Lake was dug by people of 290 tribes of Sajjar Niangli Village, to escape the attack of the King of Jaintiapur. The lake is worshipped by the inhabitants of the Raid Mukhala tribe, who still organise sacrifices near the lake. Read More »

Nartiang Monoliths

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Ranked 6 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Other

Nartiang Monoliths can be found in and around the Nartiang Village. These monoliths consist of dolmens and menhirs. The tallest menhir has been built by the lieutenant of Jaintia King. The U Mar Phalyngki, U Luh Lyngskor Lamare and other tribes of the village, led the establishment of... Read More »

Tyrshi Falls

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Ranked 7 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Water Fall

Tyrshi Falls lies in proximity to Jowai and can be reached through the arch bridge. The site offers a beautiful view of the Pynthor Nein, a rice valley. Read More »

Umlawan Cave

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Ranked 8 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Cave

Umlawan Cave is in the Lumshnong Village, near Jowai. The caves are the longest and the deepest in the sub-continent. These are interconnected with the Kot-Sati Cave and Umskor Cave. The caves are around 21 km long and around 100 m deep. Numerous stalagmite and stalactite formations can be seen... Read More »

Lalong Park

Rank 9

Ranked 9 of 9
Places to Visit in Jowai

Type: Park

Lalong Park is situated in proximity to Jowai Town and is visited for its sacred groves and beautiful Pynthorwah Valley. Read More »

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List of best place to see in Jowai and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Jowai.Nartiang, Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake, Syntu Ksiar, Durga Temple, Thadlaskein Lake, Nartiang Monoliths, Tyrshi Falls, Umlawan Cave, Lalong Park.