Nongkhnum island, Nongstoin, Meghalaya India

 Nongkhnum Island is Located 4 Km from Nongstoin, the district of West Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya. Nongkhnum Island is the biggest river island in Meghalaya and the second biggest river island in Asia. it is 20 to 25 sq km in area. Travelling on foot from Nongstoin through the villages of Lawse, Mawduh and Mawthar, it takes about two and half-hours to reach the Island.

Nongkhnum Island is surrounded by the two rivers Namliang and Phanliang. There is several fishing pools located within the island. In order to enter the island one has to cross a bridge located over the Weinia Fall.  There is a wooden bridge over the Weinia falls that leads to the island. The island formed by the Phanliang and the Namliang River at the point of divergence makes a beautiful sandy shore. The Phanliang river forms a lake adjacent to the sandy beach. The lake is 400-500 sq m in area. The river then moves along and forms a fall which is 60m high called the Shad hum fall before reaching a deep gorge. At the bottom of the fall one can find varied fish species. The water further goes and reunites with the Namliang River, near a place called Thongrin.

Other than the beautiful falls there are trees and grassland in the island. There are also natural playground where sports lover can play football and golf. Helicopters can also land in the playground. There are fishing pools near the sandy shore which is called Wei-Phanliang.  Local transport facility is available to reach the Nongkhnum Island.