About Moolamylliang Village
Moolamylliang Village is a rural settlement in Khliehriat subdivision of East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, in northeastern India. Located near the district headquarters Khliehriat along National Highway 6, it is inhabited predominantly by the Pnar community. The village represents typical Jaintia Hills rural life with agrarian surroundings, traditional houses and rolling hills. It serves as a quiet stopover for travellers exploring caves, waterfalls and viewpoints of East Jaintia Hills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, quiet rural village set amid rolling hills and agricultural fields of East Jaintia Hills. The setting includes traditional Pnar houses, village lanes, local shops and surrounding countryside. There are no formal tourist structures or ticketed attractions within the village itself. Visitors can walk through the village, observe daily rural life and agrarian practices, interact with residents, and use the village as a base to access nearby natural attractions such as caves and waterfalls.
Key highlights
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Rural Pnar village in East Jaintia Hills near Khliehriat
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Traditional Jaintia rural architecture and agrarian landscape
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Quiet countryside setting with rolling hills
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Base for exploring East Jaintia Hills caves and waterfalls
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Experience of local community life and culture
History of Moolamylliang Village
Moolamylliang is part of the Jaintia Hills region historically associated with the Jaintia Kingdom, with settlement patterns reflecting traditional Pnar agrarian communities of the area.
Culture & Context
The village is predominantly inhabited by the Pnar (Jaintia) community, reflecting Khasi-Jaintia rural traditions, language, traditional housing and agrarian lifestyle of East Jaintia Hills.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Shillong Airport (Umroi Airport), with Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati as the major alternative |
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