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Nongstoin is located at an average elevation of 1409 metres. It serves as the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Shad Suk Mynsiem is the main festival celebrated by the locals of the region. Most of the people inhabiting the region are engaged in agriculture and allied activities.
Pope Benedict XVI constructed a diocese in Nongstoin in January 2006, which was called as Roman Catholic Diocese of Nongstoin. Spread over an area of 5, 247 sq. km, this diocese covers the entire West Khasi Hills district. Nongstoin is also home to the first saw mill of Meghalaya, which was later closed on the orders of Supreme Court.
Main attraction of the town is Nongkhnum Island, which is the second largest island in Asia. Another popular attraction among the tourists visiting Nongstoin is Embroidery Stone, which is a natural stone formation that has an embroidered design on it. Langshiang falls and Weinia falls are the other attractions that are frequented by the tourists visiting Nongstoin.
Shillong Barapani Airport, which serves flights from Jorhat and Kolkata, is the nearest airport. However, more convenient way of reaching the destination is from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Nearest railway station that can be used to reach Nongstoin is Guwahati Junction Railway Station.
Nongstoin is connected to most of the places in Meghalaya, including Shillong and Guwahati, by Meghalaya Road Transport buses. The best time to visit Nongstoin is during winter months, which include October, November, December and January.
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Sightseeing Nongstoin is comprised of the Mawthadraishan Peak, the Nongkhum Island, Ranikor and a couple of waterfalls.
The Mawthadraishan Peak is located on the northern side of Nongstoin, near to the village regions of Mawroh, Markasa and Nongshillong. On top of Mawthadraishan Peak, there are around 7 to 8 fish ponds of average sizes.
The Nongkhnum Island is said to be the biggest river island in the region of Meghalaya and also the second largest river island in Asia. The island is about 14 km from the district headquarters, in the western Khasi Hills of the Nongstoin region. Nongkhnum Island covers a total land area ranging from 20 to 25 sq km and is reached by crossing a bridge located over the Weinia Fall.
Ranikor is located near to the Bangladesh region on the banks of the Jadukata river. Opportunities for all sorts of water sports are available in the region around Ranikor. The Thum Falls is located near the village of Dilingim and is a 60 m high waterfall. At the bottom of the waterfall, there is a pond with fishes of different varieties.
The Langshiang Falls is formed when the two different streams of River Kynshi meet near Sangriang. The waterfall is easily seen from the nearby village of Mawpon. The Kyllang Rock is made up of a huge igneous rock and is located about 10 km from the region of Mairang that is at Mawnai. The top of the rock is in shape of a dome and is also a popular picnic spot.
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