Meghalaya a incredible destination to break your hectic monotonous routine and experience the indigenous place of north east region.
Kongthong in Meghalaya is one of the fascinating places to visit which is bounded by their culture and tradition. It is nestle in the arms of hilly area with verdant greenery of khasi hills.
Kongthong is oftenly called as whistling village because of it tunes which are used instead of names and this verbal tradition is carried on from generations to generations.
Kongthong has one unique tradition where a child is born in the village and his or her mother Jingrwai lawbei create a poetry like carol or melody and that becomes the identity of that person for the entire life and the tune are unique for each child to know. The carol has no words but a melody like rhyme and the villager ardently follow this tradition this will be one of the fascinating experience of travellers.
It has a wide picturesque view with you can relish their tradition and enjoy their remarkable living roots bridges.
It is located 65 km southwest of shillong and it could be reach by a 10 km hill track from the nearest motorable village of thangam.
Kongthong has added a feather in its cap for their entry in united nations world tourism organization for worlds best village contest and is also intending to achieve the UNESCO for heritage status.
You can grab a beautiful view of Mawkdok dympep valley and most thrilling Mawsmai cave.