Nengkong and Siju of South Garo Hills

Travel & Tourist Destinations in Meghalaya

Nengkong is located at a distance of about 14 kms north of Baghmara is the destination of Meghalaya. It is the well known caves Tetengkol, which balwakol measuring 5,33kms in length is one of the longest cave in the Indian Sub-continent. The other cave is Dobakkol Chibe Nala almost 2kms long and another, a little over 1 km long called Bok-bak dobakkol are also in the vicinity of the area. Siju is one of the longest caves in the Indian Sub-continent and contains some of the finest river passages to be found any where in the world. There are magnificent limestone rock formations inside, especially named princes, Di's chamber by the excavators will fill any visitor with awe.

 

 

The prime attraction on the other side of Simsang River is the Siju bird sanctuary, a home for many rare and protected birds and other wildlife. The main attraction in the Siberian ducks also migrated here during the winter months. At the entrance to this bird sanctuary after a steep climb of nearly 1 km there is a stretch of fantastic rock formations that will take your breath away. It is located at a distance of about 132 kms from Tura, Siju is famous for Dobakkol or the bat cave with impressive stalagmites and stalagtites. The Siju also serves as a refuge to a number of bird species. The best season to visit the destination is from December to June.