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Best Time to Visit : Throughout the Year
Nongpoh is an elfin town and one of the most significant town located in the district of Ri – Bhoi of Meghalaya state. Nongpoh is a nature lover’s paradise known widely among tourists. A journey to this place is very refreshing and peaceful. Its natural beauty attracts tourists and it is a popular summer destination. This hill station is lovely surrounded by mountains on three sides. The place is never too crowded. There are some major sightseeing places in Nongpoh. It gives you an opportunity to explore the lush greenery, lake, trekking experience and so on. Umiam Lake is a very placid lake as if it has been directly coming out from a canvas painting. This picturesque view allures maximum tourist from all over India. Nongpoh is a stopover that comes in between the journey to Shillong. Allover it an ideal tourist destination for tourist seeking for relaxed environment. Best time to visit this place is throughout the year.
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Umiam Lake, Nongpoh: Umiam Lake is one of the major attraction that is more than a reservoir in the state of Meghalaya spread over a total area of 220 sq km. Umiam Lake is a very placid lake as if it has been directly coming out from a canvas painting. This picturesque view allures maximum tourist from all over India. There is a dam on the Umiam river that is constructed in 1965. One can go down to the lake for boat riding that is totally unforgettable.
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Lum Nehru Park, Nongpoh: Lum Nehru Park is a beautiful park situated 15km from Shillong City. Every tourist can visit this place and roam here. The weather is quite pleasant and not very cold. It allures most of the tourist from all over India. Best place for the people of Guwahati and Shillong.
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Nongkhyllem Sanctuary, Nongpoh: This sanctuary is not open for tourist. It needs permission from Forest Department of Nongpoh. This park is good for bird watching. Best time to visit is on March/April during the nesting season.
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Dwar Ksuid, Nongpoh: Dwar Ksuid is located at Khapmara in the area of Umroi. This is also known as the "Lover Paradise". It is a river that is more fascinating and attracts a lot of tourist. It is a best place to roam about for the locals.
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There are no shopping malls at Nongpoh. There are local shops and markets.
Places of Worship:
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Catholic's Church Nongpoh, Meghalaya
Places of Entertainment:
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Thrills Fun Park (Amusement Park)
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By Air – Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Nongpoh. It is located around 75km from Nongpoh. The airport is well-connected with all prominent cities and towns of India.
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By Railway – Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest Railway station to reach Nongpoh. It is around 58km from Nongpoh. It is well-connected with other major cities and states of India.
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By Road – Nongpoh is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Meghalaya.
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