Overview

Located in the verdant hills of Meghalaya in northeast India, Kongthong Whistling Village is a  picturesque hamlet that offers a unique glimpse into the local culture and traditions of the Khasi people. Known for its musical language, where each person is identified by a unique tune rather than a name, Kongthong is a fascinating destination for those seeking an off-beat travel experience. A day trip to Kongthong promises to be an unforgettable journey through the nature’s beauty and rich culture of Meghalaya.  Experience the scenic viewpoint and waterfall along the way to Kongthong . 

 

Road Distance: 60 Kms
Tour Timings: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Travel Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

 

9 Hours 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, and more Shillong, Meghalaya
Itinerary

  • Start your day early from Shillong 

  • Visit the Meg tea garden for a taste of freshly brewed tea. 

  • Go to Elephant falls, The waterfall is the result of a mountain stream that drops over multiple levels scything through the forested slope. 

  • Have a short stop at Rangkylliaw viewpoint at Mawrah village. Rangkylliaw viewpoint offers a breath-taking view of the surrounding, an essential stop for any traveller.

  • Arrive at Kongthong Village. Begin by meeting with a local guide or a village elder who will guide us through the village and its tradition. 

  • Experience the mesmerizing whistling language firsthand. Have a local demonstrate how it works and learn some basic whistlings. 

  • Return to Shillong  

Points of Interests

  • Meg Tea garden - Launched in 2014, meg tea garden is an initiative by the Meghalaya agriculture department to utilize the tea plantation potential of the state   

  • Elephant falls - A three-step waterfall outside of shillong  

  • Rangkylliaw viewpoint - rangkylliaw, mawrah is a bridge that offers a mesmerizing view of the mountains nearby 

  • Kongthong - Kongthong is known for its unique language, developed as a consequence of its geographical isolation, in which Jingrwai Iawbei (lit. "melody sung in respect of the root ancestress" in Khasi language), it is also known as the whistling village  

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Entry fees 

  • Guide  

  • Equiments  

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Personal expenses  

  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc. 

  • Personal purchases on the tour. 

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions. 

Pickup point
Shillong, Meghalaya, India - Pick up point View on Map