India /Meghalaya /Khasi Hills /Nongstoin

The town of Nongstoin is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya. This town is located in the West Khasi Hills district of the state. The region is entirely natural, and there are many natural spots that you can visit here. There are not many interesting places to visit in Nongstoin, because the region mainly serves as a natural resort for tired souls. The town of Nongstoin is also famous among tourists mainly because of its proximity to the city of Shillong. Access to the town is thus constantly available. During your trip to the town of Nongstoin, you can visit the famous Embroidery Stone. This natural formation is basically a stone which has an embroidered design etched on it. This is a must see location in the town of Nongstoin that many locals and tourists alike flock to. You can also visit Langshiang falls, which is located a few miles away from Nongstoin. This is one of the famous waterfalls in the region. Weinia falls can also be visited from Nongstoin, and this is yet another waterfall that is a popular tourist destination. Nongkhnum Island, which is located a small distance away from Nongstoin, is the largest island in India and this is a famous tourist destination as well.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 793119

STD Code: 3654

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the Year

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Nongstoin is another city of great touring significance that holds basketful of attractions from the touring viewpoint. There are numerous sparkling waterfalls, picturesque lakes and hilly regions that combine together to render this spot worth touring. All year round multitude of tourists can be seen descending in this city to enjoy its natural charm and have the best of touring experience.A trip to Nongstoin very much appeals to painters. There are several worth watching and painting picturesque sites that are enough potent to stir the creativity of a painter’s mind. Drawing the caricature of these delightful visuals would indubitably fetch good revenue to artists adorning the walls in number of homes internationally. One of the most picture perfect and watch-worthy natural splendors can be witnessed in gorgeous Weinia Falls. The words fail to give the precise description of the glamorous beauty of nature here and only watching and feeling can be had. This paradisiacal oasis of Nongstoin can cast its magic on any withered soul and drive crazy of its beauty. Densely grown vegetation, Mammoth rocky mountains concealed behind the thick covering the greenery and when you see the torrents of waters concurrently propelling forth cutting its path through the mountains to take the leap downwards from such a height, then it seems as if the buckets of milks or being poured. Included in the list of other tourist places to visit in Nongstoin are charming sight of Nongkhnum Island, Kyllang rock, Mawthadraishan Peak, langshiang falls, Thum falls and the like. For the tourists having curiosity to experience angling and fishing, there is an ideal picnicking spot called Ranikor. Mawthadraishan peak, Kyllang rock, Nongkhnum Island are some of the other best attractions included in the list of tourist places in Nongstoin. Tourists must not miss to marvel at the unmatched splendorous charm of Mawthadraishan peak and Nongkhnum Island.

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the major airport in the city of Guwahati in Assam. Buses will be available from the market in Guwahati to Nongstoin. Flights to Guwahati will fly from all major Indian destinations including Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune and also from Agartala. This is a very comfortable mode of transport, although air fares will be high. Fares from the city of Delhi to Guwahati will range around Rs 5329 to 8275. Flights from the city of Chennai will charge fares of around Rs 5458 to 7465.

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By Bus : Buses are the locally available mode of transport, and many buses to the town of Nongstoin will be available from all towns within the state. Buses to Nongstoin will also be available from cities outside the state like Imphal and Guwahati. Bus fares from Guwahati to Nongstoin will range around Rs 200 to 300.

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• Bridgeside Restaurant ;  National Highway 44E, Nongstoin, Meghalaya 793119 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Shipara Restaurant ;  Pyndengrei Rd, Nongstoin, Meghalaya 793119 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
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• Ambulance : 102

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