Tourism in West Khasi Hills

  

Reach West Khasi Hills By Road

Nongstoin is 50 Kms from Mairang, 95 Kms from Shillong, 129 Kms from Songsak, 158 Kms from Guwahati, 218 Kms from Bongaigaon, 304 Kms from Tezpur, 412 Kms from Dimapur, 483 Kms from Siliguri and 622 Kms from Imphal and is connected through Meghalaya State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and some private travel services.

Distance Charts:
Location	Distance	Time
Guwahati to West Khasi Hills	169 KM	3 hrs.
Tezpur to West Khasi Hills	310 KM	5 hrs.
Shillong to West Khasi Hills	100 KM	1 hrs.

Reach West Khasi Hills By Train

The nearest Railway Station is Guwahati Railway Station which is 159 Kms from the district Headquarters and is connected to all the major cities of Meghalaya and Assam like Kolkata, Bihar, Lucknow, Kanpur and Delhi.

Fast Facts about West Khasi Hills

State: Meghalaya

District: West Khasi Hills

Famous for/as: Scenic, Innate Beauty

Languages: Garo, Hindi, Bengali, English

Best Season: Winter, September to May

Weather: Tropical type; Hot in summers, moderately cool in winters

Altitude: 1409 m

Pin code: 793119

STD code: 03654

Peak & Falls in West Khasi Hills

One of the most beautiful districts of the state, West Khasi Hills is located in the state of Meghalaya and is among the largest cities of the state. Tourists flock the region in pursuit of peace and tranquility. Being one of the largest cities of the state, it is also the most populous district of the state Meghalaya. Nongstoin is the district headquarters of West Khasi Hills.

West Khasi Hills travel guide is full of references to the exciting sceneries and tranquil spots in and around the area. It is resplendent with picturesque views and innate serene beauty. The tourists flock the place to enjoy and absorb the beauty of some of its scenic attractions such as Ranikor, The Green Deserts, Mawthadraishan Peak, The Nongkhnum River Island, Weinia Falls, Mawthadraishan Peak, Thum Falls and Langshiang Falls etc.

Accommodation in West Khasi Hills

Beside the Circuit House which run by the District Administration, there are a some medium accommodation options in West Khasi Hills like Mawphanlur Traveler’s Nest which lies in the heart of Mawthadraishan peak, the Guest house (traveler nest) was run by Mawphanlur Integrated Village Cooperative Society and it is being selected and  implemented as one of the Tourist spot in West Khasi Hills District.

The Mawphanlur traveler's nest already had quest houses and Restaurants, it is also had many attractions like boating,fishing, Rock climbing, Telescope etc.

Other medium and budget accommodation includesNongstoin Guest House (Near basketball Court) New Nongstoin, is one of the accommodations with all  facilities which makes your stay a reliable and memorable one.