Jaintia Hills boasts of exquisite natural beauty. Few of the places of interest in Jaintia hills are listed below:
Monolith in Nartiang - Touted as the tallest monolith in the world.
Caves in Lumshnong and Syndai - One of the largest cave network in Asia.
Jowai: Jowai, the headquarters of the Jaintia Hills district is situated 64 km from the national highway. A picturesque town circled by the majestic Myntdu River.
Thadlaskein Lake: 56 km from Shillong. According to legend this lake was dug with the ends of bows by members of 290 clans of USajiar Niangli, a rebel general of Jaintia Raja, to commemorate the great exodus of the clans.
Megalithic Remnants- Nartiang: 65 km from Shillong, was the summer capital of the Jaintia Kings, of Sutnga State. Huge monoliths, form the striking landmark of the village. The Nartiang menhir measures 27 feet 6 inches in thickness.
Syndai: An important village of Jaintia Hills which is famous for a number of caves and caverns in the limestone-borne area, used as hide-outs during war times between Jaintia Hills and foreign intruders.
Syntu Ksiar: Syntu Ksiar, which means 'golden flower' is a vast pool of calm water, where the river Myntdu which almost encircles Jowai, appears to come to a sudden halt providing a remarkably beautiful scene
