Shnongpdeng an incredible destination in Meghalaya near Umngot river.

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Shnongpdeng  an incredible destination in Meghalaya near Umngot river.

Shnongpdeng is a beautiful place located in the Jaintia hills of Meghalaya where the serene Umngot river flows. This river is so clean that the boats look like they are floating in thin air.Shnongpdeng has crystal clear waters and amazing views of the suspension bridge. Shnongpdeng Village is located in Jaintia Hill district near Dawki in the state of Meghalaya, India.
Umgot river is passes by the village which makes it attractive place to visitTourist coming from Guwahati can take their vehicle directly to village which is 90 km from Shillong. Best time to visit is from Oct to Mar, i.e before monsoon. The Umngot river in Meghalaya is famous to be one of the cleanest rivers on the earth. At Shnongpdeng village its mesmerising beauty leaves an indelible impression on visitors. The river frames amazing pictures of nature at this small village in West Jaintia Hills district in this North-eastern state.

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Located in the Jaintia hills, Shnongdpdeng will take about 2-3 hours without stops to reach there from Shillong.

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Things to do there :

Boating:

This is the best and the most popular thing to do at Shnongpdeng. The water is really clear. A boat ride lasts for about 30 mins and can cost Rs 700 for a boat. The seating capacity is of 4-7 people in 1 boat. You are secured with a life jacket and a local boatman rows you around.

Fishing :

You see many locals fishing there. The clarity of the water makes it really easy to spot the fish. As your boat floats by you will see many local fishermen perched up on the rocks trying to fish.

Walking on the Suspension Bridge:

This was fun and felt really wobbly most of the time. Not more than 7-8 people are allowed at one time on the bridge. The tourists did not follow these rules and many of them also ran or jumped on the suspension bridge.

Adventure Activities:

There are many adventure activities you can take up there. There is an adventure company that we managed to get in touch with, which provided services of cliff jumping, scuba diving, kayaking and snorkelling at Shnongpdeng.

Camping:

Shnongpdeng is a beautiful place to camp. There are many campsites located on the riverside. If you want to camp and do some adventure sports here, Pioneer Adventure Tours are great at arranging that.

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Meghalaya made me poetic and the words above best described the feelings I had after a holiday to the state. The beauty of Meghalaya is unparalleled and the state has some really good magic tricks up its sleeve. One of them is Shnongpdeng.

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