Meghalaya · District
Ri Bhoi District
Quick answer. Umiam lake, Nongkhyllem sanctuary, the Guwahati-Shillong road
People & festivals
Khasi (Bhoi), Karbi, Rabha call Ri Bhoi home, and the district's calendar centres on local village durbars.
Why travellers come
Ri Bhoi is the northern district on the Guwahati-Shillong corridor holding Umiam and Nongkhyllem.
Places in Ri Bhoi
Getting there
Reach it via Meghalaya’s gateway, then district roads; check conditions in the monsoon. See the Meghalaya travel guide for the state-level routes and seasons.
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts. October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
Straight answers
What is Ri Bhoi district known for?
Umiam lake, Nongkhyllem sanctuary, the Guwahati-Shillong road.
Who lives in Ri Bhoi?
Khasi (Bhoi), Karbi, Rabha call the district home, and the calendar centres on local village durbars.
Which permits does a Ri Bhoi visit need?
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
When is the best time to visit Ri Bhoi?
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
How does Ri Bhoi fit a Northeast trip?
Districts split into the Shillong-Khasi hills circuit, the Jaintia caves-and-rivers loop, and the Garo Hills in the west.
Planning a Ri Bhoi trip? We run Meghalaya circuits with permits, drivers and stays included, message us your dates.
Keep planning
- Meghalaya travel guide
- Umiam Lake travel guide
- Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary travel guide
- Flying into Umroi Airport, Shillong: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Meghalaya? 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day Plansfrom the journal
- Is Meghalaya Safe for Tourists? Honest Answer + What to Watcfrom the journal