In Jaintia Hills, Jowai is universally recognized for its bucolic environment, a spectacular view of the ideal balance between tradition and culture, located 66 km from Shillong. Jowai, like Cherrapunji, is very proud to be the desired destination on a picturesque road with its lakes and vast open valleys and cascading waterfalls. The Lalong Park is a prominent tourist site, although Syntu Ksiar is also popular on the banks of the Myntdu River. Every year frequent visitors come from all over India and attend splendid festivals like Behdeinkhlam, the Chad Sukra and Laho Dance.
The various non-veg dishes of the local fish and pig can be tried by passionate non-vegetarians. Two of the famous pig dishes that we are heartily recommending are Jadoh and Doh Khleh. Further, a sweet delicacy of fermented beans known as Tungtoh is provided here to those who are little on the daring side.
Places To Visit
Tyrshi Falls
Accurately compared to Shillong's Elephant Falls, these beautiful falls are located in Jowai. A bridge links the ambience of the waterfall with a spacious area of grassy grasslands. From the key bridge, you will get a magnificent panorama of Pynthor Nein. A walk down the fall is also extraordinary.
Ialong
A few kilometres from principal Jowai city, Ialong typically provides honoured guests with relaxing panoramic views across the Myntdu River. It is also the ideal location of a holy grove, which gives predisposed individuals a rare glimpse of the symbiotic interaction between divine nature and the people. Take a magnificent and nicely kept walk at Ialong eco-park with diverse varieties of trees and plants. The environmental park also provides an area where the views of the fertile river valley may be seen. The Myntdu is the paddy fields of Ialong, and its many colours of elevated green give a prismatic palette for the delightful photographers.
Syntu Ksiar
There are a few other surrounding sites that you shouldn't miss while travelling around Jowai. One conspicuous example is the picnic area in Myntdu, Syntu Ksiar, where the Kiang Nong Bah Memorial, devoted to the most respected liberation soldier in Jaintia, may indeed be visited. Plus, it's only 11 km south of Ialong that lies Syntu Ksiar nestled across the city of Jowai. Tyrshi Falls and Thadlaskein Lake are further Jowai attractions.
Best Time To Visit
Jowai is located in the established Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. It is enclosed by the Myntdu river on three sides and Bangladesh to the south. The town's location at an operational altitude of almost 1400 metres means it experiences an all-year-round pleasant climate. It makes for a great weekend destination, especially when visiting nearby Shillong.
Average humidity levels in pleasant summer and temperatures of 22-30 °C make travelling in this region of the state one of the most extensive periods for a Jowai visit before the monsoon cracks again.
Jowai temperatures range from 10 to 20C, though in January can fall to about 4C. If travellers are traditionally considering a journey during those winter months, therefore, sufficient woollen clothing should be worn.
How To Reach
It might be rather difficult to go to the city of Jowai in the eastern corner of Meghalaya. Bust here are how you can -
Flight
Guwahati, which is around 104 km distant, is the closest airport to Jowai. The airport can comfortably accommodate flights and helicopters. You could rent a Guwahati cab or use buses on this route that are operating consistently.
Train
Guwahati is the closest railway station. It is well interconnected by direct trains to several other states in the country. You must take a vehicle from Guwahati to Jowai.
Road
It might be unyielding to get to Jowai by bus because it is located in the eastern section of the nation. Some buses link to Jowai from Shillong, Assam, Mizoram and Tripura (60 km distant).
