Things to do in Nongtalang, Meghalaya
Nongtalang is a rural town in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India. It is a popular tourist destination, notably for the Rbang Amkhlew Living Root Bridge.
13 places to visit in and around Nongtalang, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Songrampunji Falls
- 2Ukrem Falls
- 3Amlamar waterfall
- 4Rbangpohpamlong waterfall
- 5নকশিয়াৰ খাসিয়া পুঞ্জি
- 6Double-decker living root bridge & waterfall
- 7Bamboo lader & waterfall viewpoint
- 8তামাবিল জিরো পয়েন্ট
- 9Kudengrim Spots
- 10Tree house & viewpoint
- 11Darrang Village
- 12Viewpoint over Bangladesh
- 13River relaxing spot
Best time to visit Nongtalang
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
- Jan17°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb20°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar24°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr27°CRainy
- May28°CRainy
- Jun28°CRainy
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct26°CRainy
- Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec19°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 17°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 20°C | 34 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 24°C | 99 mm |
| Apr | Rainy | 27°C | 378 mm |
| May | Rainy | 28°C | 539 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 702 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 694 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 546 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 432 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 26°C | 233 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 24 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 19°C | 22 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Nongtalang
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 50 km away.
- Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 56 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Nongtalang costs
- Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
- Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nongtalang is not included.
Compare Nongtalang with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nongtalang | – | Nov–Mar | 13 |
| Cherrapunji | 35 km | Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec | 7 |
| Lawsohtun | 45 km | Nov–Mar | 8 |
| Shillong | 45 km | Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec | 14 |
Distances in a straight line from Nongtalang; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Nongtalang?
The best known are Songrampunji Falls, Ukrem Falls, Amlamar waterfall, Rbangpohpamlong waterfall, নকশিয়াৰ খাসিয়া পুঞ্জি.
When is the best time to visit Nongtalang?
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
How do I reach Nongtalang?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 50 km away. Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 56 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Nongtalang cost?
Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nongtalang is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.