Monoliths in Khasi Hills

Information about Monoliths in Khasi Hills

Location: Monoliths

State: Meghalaya

Capital: Shillong

Language: Khasi, Garo, English

Temperature: Max 37˚C, Min 15˚C (summer),Max 28˚C, Min 8˚C (winter)

Best Season: March to July.

How to Reach:

By Air: The nearest major airport is located at Guwahati in Assam, which is about 128 Kms from Shillong. Guwahati is well connected to Kolkata, New Delhi, Baghdogra and Bangkok by regular flights. Taxis can be hired from Guwahati Airport to Shillong. There is a helicopter service from Guwahati Airport to Shillong.

By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Guwahati, which is located at a distance of 103 Kms from Shillong.

By Road: Meghalaya Transport Corporation and Assam State Transport Corporation buses are available, that frequently ply from Guwahati to Shillong.

In the Khasi Hills are a number of ancient monoliths and table stones, which are either memorials where the ashes of the dead are deposited in cairns or cenotaphs, commemorating memorable events. The upright stones represent men generally and are of considerable size, sometimes projecting 6 metres (20 feet) or more above ground.