Jaintia Hills Tourism

Jaintia Hills in the State of Meghalaya is bounded on the North and East by the State of Assam. On the South by Bangladesh and on the West by East Khasi Hills District. The total area is 3,819 sq.kms. having a population of 2,95,692 (2001 Census). A land of undulating hills rich in mineral deposits. The natural vegetation changes according to the topography of the land kingdom of Jaintiapur now in present day Bangladesh. Jowai
The Jaintia King who resided in the capital of the kingdom in Jaintiapur (now in Bangladesh) made Nartiang, a small village in these hills, as his summer capital. As a result, thoroughfare increased, and cultural exchange was strong. The Jaintia Hills is the collective term used for two districts, namely West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills. The district headquarters of West Jaintia Hills is Jowai, while that of East Jaintia Hills is Khliehriat. Jaintia Hills tourism consists of Nartiang, which has the biggest collection of monoliths in a confined area. The Durga Temple in Nartiang is also an important attraction of the place.