One will find those amazing Stonehenge-style memorial stones at Nartiang, the ancient seat and summer capital of the Jaintia kings, The tallest (27 feet) in this cluster of monoliths is said to have been the walking stick of U Mar Phalungki, the giant of Jaintia legend.

There is also a temple dedicated to Durga here, which is extremely popular.

According to legend, the pretty Thadlaskei Lake (56 km) was dug up with arrow-heads by subjects of Sajar Nangli, one of the foremost war leaders of the Jaintias.

Surrounded by a forest of oak and pine, the lake is a key picnic spot.