Local favourite dam · West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Khandong Dam
Khandong Dam is a dam in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. It is about 93 km by road from Shillong, and Phe Phe Fall (64 km) is the must-see nearby.
Khandong Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Khandong Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Khandong Dam: timings and tips
Typical hours: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. These are typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India; hours for this dam are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.
- Swimming is dangerous and usually not allowed.
- Photography of dam structures may be restricted; follow the signs.
- Water levels are highest after the monsoon (September–November).
How to reach Khandong Dam — distance from nearby cities
- From Shillong (ML): about 93 km by road (74 km straight line) · directions · more places near Shillong
- From Silchar (AS): about 98 km by road (79 km straight line) · directions · more places near Silchar
- From Cherrapunji (ML): about 119 km by road (95 km straight line) · directions · more places near Cherrapunji
- From Guwahati (AS): about 141 km by road (113 km straight line) · directions · more places near Guwahati
- From Dimapur (NL): about 147 km by road (117 km straight line) · directions · more places near Dimapur
Coordinates: 25.52847, 92.63305. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Khandong Dam
- Phe Phe Fall · waterfall · West Jaintia Hills · ~64 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Barail WLS · sanctuary · Cachar · ~66 km · Must-see
- Nongjrong viewpoint · viewpoint · East Khasi Hills · ~68 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Krang Suri Waterfall · waterfall · West Jaintia Hills · ~72 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kopili River Bridge & Dam view point · lake · West Jaintia Hills · ~0 km
- Kupli Beach · beach · West Jaintia Hills · ~1 km
- Kupli Dam · lake · Dima Hasao · ~4 km · Well liked
- Umrangso golf field and lake · lake · Dima Hasao · ~8 km · Well liked
- Pushringdi Island Boating Place · river spot · Dima Hasao · ~11 km
- NEEPCO Lake · lake · Dima Hasao · ~13 km · Well liked
- Miyugma Daogah Waterfall · waterfall · Dima Hasao · ~17 km · Well liked
- Panimur Waterfalls · waterfall · Dima Hasao · ~36 km · Highly rated
- Monolith Garden · sanctuary · West Jaintia Hills · ~53 km
- Nartiang Monoliths · attraction · West Jaintia Hills · ~53 km · Well liked
- Shri Maa Jayantee Temple, Nartiang · temple · West Jaintia Hills · ~53 km · Highly rated
- Moopun Falls · waterfall · East Jaintia Hills · ~54 km · Highly rated
- Syntu Ksiar Fish Sanctuary · sanctuary · West Jaintia Hills · ~54 km
- Khaddum Pieltleng Falls · waterfall · East Jaintia Hills · ~55 km · Highly rated
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Khandong Dam
- Umiam Lake · lake · Ri-Bhoi · ~95 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ri Kynjai - Serenity by the Lake · lake · Ri-Bhoi · ~97 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- ধোপা দিঘী · lake · Sylhet Division · ~130 km · Must-see
- Kopili River Bridge & Dam view point · lake · West Jaintia Hills · ~0 km
- Kupli Dam · lake · Dima Hasao · ~4 km · Well liked
- Umrangso golf field and lake · lake · Dima Hasao · ~8 km · Well liked
- NEEPCO Lake · lake · Dima Hasao · ~13 km · Well liked
- Thadlaskein Lake · lake · West Jaintia Hills · ~58 km · Well liked
- Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake · lake · West Jaintia Hills · ~69 km
- Haflong Lake · lake · Dima Hasao · ~70 km · Well liked
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Khandong Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Khandong Dam?
Hours for Khandong Dam are not published here. Typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Khandong Dam from Shillong?
Khandong Dam is about 93 km by road from Shillong (74 km straight line), 98 km from Silchar and 119 km from Cherrapunji. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Khandong Dam?
Nearby: Phe Phe Fall (waterfall, 64 km), Barail WLS (sanctuary, 66 km), Nongjrong viewpoint (viewpoint, 68 km), Krang Suri Waterfall (waterfall, 72 km), Kopili River Bridge & Dam view point (lake, 0 km), Kupli Beach (beach, 1 km).