Shnongpdeng Riverside

Shnongpdeng Riverside is a scenic stretch along the crystal-clear Umngot River in Shnongpdeng village, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, near the India-Bangladesh border at Dawki. Known for its transparent turquoise waters where boats appear to float, it is a popular destination for boating, kayaking, camping and riverside relaxation. Surrounded by forested hills and sandy banks, it offers tranquil natural scenery and is a base for exploring nearby attractions in the Jaintia Hills region.

Visitors can expect a wide, calm stretch of the Umngot River with exceptionally clear turquoise water, sandy and rocky banks, and forested hills. The riverside has moored wooden boats for boating and kayaking, bamboo cottages and tent camps along the bank, and a suspension bridge. Activities are centered on the water including boating, kayaking, snorkeling and swimming in designated areas, plus riverside camping, bonfires and photography.

The Umngot River is central to the life and livelihood of local Khasi and Jaintia communities in Shnongpdeng, supporting fishing and community-based tourism with riverside camps and boating operated by local residents.