Nongkhnum River Island

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Nongkhnum River Island
Nongkhnum River Island is located in Meghalaya
Nongkhnum River Island
Nongkhnum River Island
Location of Nongkhnum River Island in Meghalaya
Geography
LocationMeghalaya
Coordinates25°26′38″N 91°15′11″E / 25.444°N 91.253°E / 25.444; 91.253Coordinates: 25°26′38″N 91°15′11″E / 25.444°N 91.253°E / 25.444; 91.253
Total islands1
Area21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Administration
StateMeghalaya
DistrictWest Khasi Hills district
Additional information
Time zone
PIN793119
Telephone code03654
Official websitewestkhasihills.gov.in

Nongkhnum River Island is the biggest river island in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The island is formed by the river Wah Kynshi on the west and south and river Namiliang on the north and east. Often erroneously claimed to be the second largest river island in Asia, especially for promoting tourism, there are numerous other river islands in Asia much bigger in size than the Nongkhnum Island. [1]

Location[edit]

The island is located in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya at a distance of about 14 Km from the district headquarters Nongstoin and at a distance of about 63 km from Mairang Sub‐Division.

Attractions[edit]

The island contains a sandy beach as well as two waterfalls, the Weina Falls and the Langshiang Falls. Tourist footfall remains low, primarily owing to poor infrastructure in the area. [2]

References[edit]

  1. "Nongkhnum River Island | West Khasi Hills District | Government of Meghalaya". Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. "Nongkhnum Island - largest River Island of Meghalaya | T2B". www.taleof2backpackers.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.

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