Located in the Jaintia Hills district, Jowai is famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking views with the perfect mix of heritage and culture. Located in the Jaintia Hills district, Jowai is famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking views - like all other cities of the state. The place is a rich mix of heritage and cultures which reflects in the lifestyle of the town folks. Lakes are the main attraction of Jowai. The Thadlaskein Lake and Lalong Park are the famous tourists hot spots while Syntu Ksiar is also a popular destination on the shores of river Myntdu.
Jowai can be visited all throughout the year but August to November is the best time to visit as after monsoon all the falls are in full flow during that period.
BY AIR :
There is air link in the district. The nearest and convenient air serving most destinations is in Guwahati airport, Assam, about 160 km away. Shillong, the capital city, has a small airport serving limited flights to Kolkata only.
BY ROAD :
Jowai is well connected by roadways to Shillong which is 60 km away. The city of Jowai lies on the National Highway 44(NH 44)which connects Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and parts of Manipur, specifically Lamka (Churachandpur), where the Highway NH 44 is sole link to it.
There are a few buses that ply through this route but are overcrowded with people and goods. The most popular and convenient mode of transport in the district is the Tata Sumo and the Tata Indica that function on a shared passenger basis. The cost for travelling from Shillong to Jowai by either a Tata Sumo or Tata Indica is र100 with a fairly good frequency all through the day.