Things to do in Umroi, Meghalaya

8 places to visit in and around Umroi, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Elephant Falls
The Elephant Falls are a two-tier waterfall in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks.
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Umiam Lake
Umïam Lake, also known as Bara Pani, is a reservoir in the hills 15 km north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umïam River in the early 1960s.
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Bishop Falls · in Shillong
The Bishop Falls is located in Shillong, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the 22nd highest waterfalls in India.
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Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary is an IUCN Category IV protected area located in Meghalaya, India. It covers 29 square kilometers in Ri-Bhoi district.
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Sweet Falls
Sweet Falls is a waterfall near Shillong in Meghalaya, India. It lies about 5 km from Happy Valley and is about 96 metres in height.
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Ward's Lake · in Shillong
Ward's Lake, locally known as Pollock Lake or Nan Polok, is an artificial lake in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Located in the centre of the city, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Shillong.
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Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong · in Shillong
The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a cathedral in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Shillong.
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Madina Mosque, Shillong · in Shillong
The Madina Mosque is a four-storey Sunni mosque in Shillong, in the state of Meghalaya, India. The mosque is the only glass mosque in India, and reputedly the first glass mosque in Asia, and making India the third country to have a mosque built of glass.
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Umroi by interest

Good with kids: Umiam Lake, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, Ward's Lake
Temples and places of worship: Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Shillong, Madina Mosque, Shillong
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Elephant Falls, Umiam Lake, Bishop Falls, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, Sweet Falls

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Umroi

Best weather: Nov–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	11°C	9 mm
Feb	Pleasant	13°C	28 mm
Mar	Pleasant	16°C	84 mm
Apr	Rainy	19°C	318 mm
May	Rainy	21°C	419 mm
Jun	Rainy	22°C	573 mm
Jul	Rainy	22°C	586 mm
Aug	Rainy	22°C	446 mm
Sep	Rainy	22°C	354 mm
Oct	Rainy	19°C	192 mm
Nov	Pleasant	15°C	18 mm
Dec	Pleasant	12°C	16 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Umroi

No railway station within 40 km.
Nearest main railway station: Kamakhya Junction (KYQ), 49 km away.
Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 12 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Umroi costs

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Umroi is not included.

Compare Umroi with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Umroi	–	Nov–Mar	8	₹7,000–₹13,800
Shillong	19 km	Feb–Mar, Nov–Dec	14	₹7,000–₹13,800
Umlyngka	20 km	Nov–Mar	8	₹7,000–₹13,800
Lawsohtun	21 km	Nov–Mar	8	₹7,000–₹13,800
Dispur	46 km	Oct–Mar	40	₹7,000–₹13,800

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What are the best places to visit in Umroi?

The best known are Elephant Falls, Umiam Lake, Bishop Falls, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, Sweet Falls.

When is the best time to visit Umroi?

Best weather: Nov–Mar.

How do I reach Umroi?

No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Kamakhya Junction (KYQ), 49 km away. Nearest airport: Shillong Airport (SHL), 12 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Umroi cost?

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Umroi is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.