India /Meghalaya /Jaintia Hills /Jowai

The town of Jowai is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya. This town, also known popularly as Jwai, is a major tourist destination in the state, and it is located in the Jaintia Hills district. The entire state is famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking locations, and Jowai is not behind in its natural beauty. Jowai is home to many tribes, and these tribal settlements and villages can be visited during your stay in Jowai. The place is steeped in cultural heritage, and you can experience the culture that the tribes in Jowai follow. You can also visit Jowai during the time of the Behdeimkhlam festival, which is a major local festival in the region. Many local delicacies will be prepared during this time, and festivities will be at their peak. You can also visit Syntu Ksiar during your trip to Jowai. This is located along the river Myntdu, and this place once played a prominent role in India’s freedom struggle. A monument dedicated to Kiang Nangbah can be seen here, who was the driving force behind the struggle. You can also visit Thadlaskein Lake, which is a popular tourist hotspot here, and Lalong Park can also be visited.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 793150

STD Code: 3652

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Best Time to Visit:  Nov – Apr

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Jowai is the headquarters of Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, India and is home to the Pnar tribe.Syntu ksia Located 2 kms from Jowai Town, the site is easily reachable from Jowai main market. In a field known as ‘Madiah Kmai Blai’stands the Memorial Monument of ‘U Kiang Nangbah’, the Jaintia Freedom Fighter. The spot is an ideal picnic and angling spot.Tyrchi Falls Located at about 4 kms from Jowai, one needs to trek for about a kilometer on a bridle path to reach to the falls. Jowai Presbyterian Church The oldest church in Jaintia Hills built by the Welsh Presbyterian Mission around 150 years back, is located within the precincts of town. It is one of the few structures that still retain the British form of architecture.

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By Air : Umroi is the nearest airport to Jowai. However, there are direct flights only to Kolkata. The better option is thus to book tickets to Guwahati and then travel the remaining distance on road. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is well connected to all parts of the country.

By Train : Meghalaya does not have any railhead and thus the Guwahati railway station is the nearest railway station to Jowai. Guwahati is about 160 kilometres from Jowai and it takes a little more than 4 hours to reach Guwahati. Tourists will first have to come to Shillong and then take a road transport to Jowai.

By Bus : There are several buses plying on this route that go to Silchar and other parts of Tripura. Tourists can also book private tourist vehicle from Shillong to Jowai. Picturesque landscape and small villages adorn both sides of the highway.

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