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HAVEN ON EARTH

Enveloped in cool breeze from Umiam Lake, intoxicating fragrances

from the hills and enchanting melodies from the forests, Ri Kynjai

is a nature lover’s Eden

Located in the lap of nature, Ri Kynjai in Shillong o ers accommodation in eco-friendly cottages

T

he sight of the sun rising over

Umiam Lake would be one

of the enthralling features of

your experience at Ri Kynjai resort.

Spread over 45 acres, the resort is

set in idyllic surrounds. Located 20

kilometres from Shillong, it is set

against the backdrop of the Khasi

Hills, and Umiuh village nearby

offers a taste of local life. Ri Kynjai

(literally, ‘land of serene environs’)

puts together a traditional experience

of the indigenous community around

and adds a tinge of modernity to it.

Inspired by traditional Khasi

thatch huts, the hybrid cottages –

each panelled with red pine and

occupying 800 square feet. The

luxury factor is in the unmatched

RI KYNJAI - SERENITY BY THE LAKE

Umniuh Khwan, UCC Road, Ri Bhoi

District, Meghalaya - 793102

[email protected]

http://www.rikynjai.com

+ 91 98 62 42 03 00 / 98 62 42 03 01

hospitality and services. At Sao

Aiom, the restaurant, dine on a range

of local delicacies and exotic dishes.

To make the most of the natural

beauty that surrounds the resort,

take a walk along a nature’s trail.

You can also go kayaking on Umiam

Lake, or trek up Lum Sohpetbneng

and Lum Diengiei, the famous peaks

steeped in Khasi legend. Also on

offer is access to all the facilities

offered at the Shillong Golf Course,

one of the oldest in the world.

Seekers of wellness too have reason

to rejoice. Check into Khem Janai Spa,

and let it rejuvenate you with ancient

herbal cures. Influenced by traditional

Khasi methods, the treatments offered

here be sure to leave you relaxed. Try

the ‘Khasi Bath’, a water massage

for ultimate rejuvenation, or opt for

‘Khem Tynrai’, a traditional Khasi

curative massage that improves

circulation and helps relieve knots.

Ri Kynjai, with its untouched

natural, ancient healing and

traditional offerings makes for quite a

holistic and rejuvenating experience

that should not be missed.