Ri Bhoi Attractions : Umiam Lake , Lum Sohpetbneng , Lum Nehru Park , Dwar Ksuid , Nongkhyllem Wild Life Sanctuary ,etc.
Umiam Lake:
It is a reservoir situated in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It wascreated by damming the Umiam river in the early 1960s. The lake Offers water sports like - sailing, water skiing, water scooter, The Orchid Lake Resort and the adjacent Lum Nehru Park is an ideal quiet Holiday Resort.
Dwar Ksuid :
It is located in Khapmara, Bhoilymbong area of Umroi.It is also known as the "Lover Paradise". Dwar Ksuid means the Devil's Doorway.Here we find a Door like stone on the famous river Umiam.There is no specific story of that Devil's Door. It is still a mystery. But tourists can enjoy the beauty of a river and its natural surroundings here.
Nongkhyllem Wild Life Sanctuary
It is situated near Lailad village in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya. Asian elephant, Himalayan black bear, royal Bengal tiger, clouded leopard and Indian bison are found here. Endangered species of birds include swamp, partridge, brown hornbill, Rufus necked hornbill and Manipur bush quail are preserved here also.
Lum Nehru Park :
It is located adjacent to Orchid Lake Resort, at Umiam, about 15 km from Shillong, in Meghalaya. Lum Nehru Park is well know for its aviary, orchid-house and well maintained lawns.
Lum Sohpetbneng:
It is also known as 'Naval of Heaven or Heavenly Peak'. The peak is located on the Shillong-Guwahati Road, at Umiam, about 16 km from Shillong - the state capital. Legend says that in the past there were sixteen families who ascended and descended through this golden staircase but later on seven families decided to remain on earth. Therefore, God the creator granted their wish. The natural beauty of Meghalay always attrct to experience some heavenly feelings.
It is a reservoir situated in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It wascreated by damming the Umiam river in the early 1960s. The lake Offers water sports like - sailing, water skiing, water scooter, The Orchid Lake Resort and the adjacent Lum Nehru Park is an ideal quiet Holiday Resort.
Dwar Ksuid :
It is located in Khapmara, Bhoilymbong area of Umroi.It is also known as the "Lover Paradise". Dwar Ksuid means the Devil's Doorway.Here we find a Door like stone on the famous river Umiam.There is no specific story of that Devil's Door. It is still a mystery. But tourists can enjoy the beauty of a river and its natural surroundings here.
Nongkhyllem Wild Life Sanctuary
It is situated near Lailad village in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya. Asian elephant, Himalayan black bear, royal Bengal tiger, clouded leopard and Indian bison are found here. Endangered species of birds include swamp, partridge, brown hornbill, Rufus necked hornbill and Manipur bush quail are preserved here also.
It is located adjacent to Orchid Lake Resort, at Umiam, about 15 km from Shillong, in Meghalaya. Lum Nehru Park is well know for its aviary, orchid-house and well maintained lawns.
Lum Sohpetbneng:
It is also known as 'Naval of Heaven or Heavenly Peak'. The peak is located on the Shillong-Guwahati Road, at Umiam, about 16 km from Shillong - the state capital. Legend says that in the past there were sixteen families who ascended and descended through this golden staircase but later on seven families decided to remain on earth. Therefore, God the creator granted their wish. The natural beauty of Meghalay always attrct to experience some heavenly feelings.
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