Best places to visiting in Ri Bhoi 

1.Umiam Lake

2.Lum Nehru Park

Sitting quietly on one of the serenely located branches bordering the beautiful Orchid Lake Resort in Shillong, Lum Nehru Park is a peaceful retreat that wonderfully combines nature’s beauty with masterful landscaping. Whether you have been a local seeking a quiet retreat or currently an inbound person who would like to travel beyond a constant tourist zone this park provides a fantastic path into peace.

As soon as you step inside, you’re welcomed by meticulously manicured green lawns and budding flower beds that are adorned with colours all through the seasons. Air is clear, essence is peaceful, and the whole scenario is serene – all perfect for relaxing strolls, somber contemplation, or secret romance in picnic with especial ones.

Why Visit Lum Nehru Park?

• Ideal for family outings and nature walks
• A perfect picnic spot with a lake view backdrop
• Great for photography and quiet moments
• Central located to Orchid Lake Resort

3.Dwar Ksuid

Located in the picturesque Khapmara, Bhoilymbong area of Umroi, Dwar Ksuid – ” the Lover’s Paradise” is an unrevealed haven that has left an impact on all the people who visit here. The place is popular for its fast, uproaring river which is beings defended with slippery rocks, and making it both a beautiful, and dreadful escape for picnickers, nature enthusiasts and even home video filmmakers.

The name Dwar Ksuid directly means to “The Devil’s Doorway,” which is a really creepy title that sparks the curiosity and the wonder. There one can’t help but wonder: What was the reason behind such a name for such an attractive place? Is it pointing to ancient myths or else something on a more deeper and more symbolic scale?

Whatever the enigma, breathtaking country has not been ignored. The region caught the attention of Megawood filmmakers, used as a location for the popular Khasi movie U Manik Raitong, leasing a permanent place in cinematic history by its natural beauty.

4.Orchid Resort

Located beside the serene waters of Umiam Lake and literally surrounded by the Lum Nehru Park, Orchid Resort is one of Meghalaya’s best hidden gems. Just 14 Kilometer from Umroi Airport and a 17 Kilometer drive to Shillong City Centre, This resort is a perfect retreat to nature’s lap and at the same time easily accessible.

• The resort is ideally located:
• 14 km from Umroi Airport
• 110 km from Guwahati Airport
• 86 km from Guwahati Railway Station
• 17 km from Shillong City Centre
• 34 km from the District Headquarters

What sets Orchid Resort apart is its peaceful ambiance, plus the extra charming feature of having its own watersports complex where big thrill and little thrill-seekers alike are hosed. Sailing, rowing and waterskiing to the thrill of toboggan, ping here options for everyone, plis.

Par excellence features of the past was the Flying Duck, India’s first Decor Footing cum Sports Deck, framed by the world renowened convolution architect Oklahoma cate parker,Charles Correa. Famous for its futuristic appearance and breathtaking view, Flying Duck effortlessly represented the spirit of innovation and leisure at the resort. Even though it is at the moment out of service it is nevertheless an important part of the resort’s history and character.

Orchid Resort has also gained a reputation beyond the tourism circles – preferred venue for filmmakers from Assam and Meghalaya. In fact, it starred in the most-loved home video movie ‘Tang Jingkynmaw’, much embedding itself into the national culture scene.

5.Lum Sohpetbneng

Lurking within the lush hills of Meghalaya, Lum Sohpetbneng reaches for the skies, towering above mere peak status – it is an object of mythology and reverential culture. Located near Umiam which is around 40 kilometers away from the district headquarters, this mythical mountain is not just beautiful to see but also comes with a deep spiritual attachment of Khasi people.

The path to Lum Sohpetbneng starts from Umiam. From there a more or less 6 km long trail will bring you to the top. Though peaceful and invigorating at once, the climb is through the lush greenery of the statesman’s woods that lie on hillside. As you climb the air gets cooler, more crisp and the scenery sees as vast vistas of rolling hills, Credit valleys and far off peaks to reveal.

Spiritual Significance

Until today, Lum Sohpetbneng is thought of as a sacred place. It is a sacred site of pilgrimage especially during the annual Sohpetbneng Festival when thousands of people come together to venerate the divine connection of Earth and Heaven. The summit is also not just a physical end but also a spiritual one, where people search for balance, contemplation, connection to the divine.