Shnongpdeng

Shnongpdeng

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.

Nestled in nature, Shnongpdeng is about 90 km off Meghalaya’s capital Shillong via Dawki. There is an alternative route, via Jowai town but a bit longer. Distance from Shillong to Jowai is 66 km and from Jowai town to Shongpdeng via Amlarem is about 54 m. Distance between Dawki- the border town along India-Bangladesh border and Shnongpdeng is about 7.5 km. Umngot flows through Dawki into Bangladesh. The village has about 125 families belonging to War-Khasi community.

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Location

Shnongpdeng, West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India.