By- Srishti Verma
At Nongjrong, 1,094 meters above sea level, you can practically walk through and touch the clouds.
It is almost 60 kilometers away from Shillong's district headquarters.
The people speak Khasi and they belong to the ethnic Khasi community
Umngot River meanders beneath the valley, adding to the picturesque charm of the mountains' verdant peaks.
A short climb leads to the village's major feature, a high viewpoint.
Beyond its breathtaking views, Nongjrong is also a popular destination for its close-by Nongjrong Falls
The cultivation of crops like rice, maize, millet, and vegetables, coupled with the rearing of livestock like pigs, chickens, goats, and cows, forms the basis of the people's traditional way of life.
Every morning, the males are tasked with gathering fresh water from the foothill springs, while the women handle cooking and housekeeping.
It takes two hours to travel in a taxi from Shillong to Nongjrong. Or visitors can drive 144 miles from Guwahati to Nongjrong