Ri Bhoi
Ri Bhoi District is one of the Seven Districts of Meghalaya, carved out from the erstwhile East Khasi Hills District on 4th June 1992. It is bounded in the North by the Kamrup District of Assam, East by the Karbi Anglong District of Assam, South by the East Khasi Hills and West by the West Khasi Hills District. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.Ri Bhoi District covers an area of 2448 Sq. Km with a population of 1,92,795 as per 2001 census .The Headquarter of the District is at Nongpoh located at 53 km away from the state capital Shillong and 50 km from Guwahati.
Places of Interest
Umiam Lake:
Offers water sports facilities including sailing, water skiing, water scooter, The Orchid Lake Resort and the adjacent Lum Nehru Park is an ideal quiet Holiday Resort. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India.
Lum Sohpetbneng:
Located at Umiam which is about 40 Kms from the district headquarter. It is about 6 Kms from Umiam to reach the top of a peak. It sets amidst a beautiful scenic view against the backdrop of a sacred forest. A majestic legendary peak, literary mean the Naval or Heaven, or Heavenly Peak, as per Khasi mythology, is believed to be an ancient golden staircase which linked earth and heaven. It was believed that in the golden days 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. Situated on Shillong-Guwahati Road, this peak offers a breathtaking view of its natural surroundings. Indian Travel agent provides hotel bookings, hotel booking in India. We provide tourist transport in India.
Lum Nehru Park :
Adjacent to the Orchid Lake Resort, in one of the surrounding spurs, there is a charming park, known as "Nehru Park". Besides beautiful lawns and flowers, there is also orchidarium and aviary.
Dwar Ksuid : 
Located in Khapmara, Bhoilymbong area of Umroi. Popularly known as the "Lover Paradise". The rumbling swift flowing river with lots of slippery boulders attracted visitors and pinickers alike, even home video film makers. Dwar Ksuid means the Devil's Doorway, it beats the rational thinking personae with a probing question, 'Why the devil, did they named the doorway after the devil. We provide tourist transport in India. Does it signify something". Nevertheless, the captivating beauty of this river and its natural surroundings did not escape the Megawood birds eye, where a Mega film "U Manik Raitong" was shot here.
Nongkhyllem Wild Life Sanctuary
.Location :- Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya. Thearea is located between 91° 41¢ E and 91° 51 1/2¢ E longitude and 25° 50¢ N and 25° 55¢ N latitude. It lies adjoining to the Nongkhyllem Reserved Forests.
Approach :- From Guahati Shillong National Highway (NH-40) at Umling and thence along Umling Patharkhmah road for 17kms upto Lailad village. The Sanctuary lies next to the village. We provide tourist transport in India.
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