Umden, known as Meghalaya’s Eri Silk village, is a place where you can find fine fashion tales crafted by talented weavers come alive in great harmony with pristine beauty of nature

This village located in Ri-Bhoi is 73 km away from Shillong and takes around 2.5 hrs to reach there from the capital city of Meghalaya

After reaching the village, proceed towards a guided silk production weaving centre to witness the magical process of Eri silk weaving

Get a closer look of the different ways of variant and patterns used in weaving. These centres also allow you to buy directly from the artisans

Visit the silk farms and learn how the silkworms are nurtured as they feed on leaves forming cocoons that become the raw material for silk

The village has a rich and diverse flora combined with many small water streams, monoliths, stone tombs, and ancient stone gateways each tell their own story in the sounds of the forest

You can enjoy a peaceful walk admiring the pristine beauty of Nature and feel connected to it literally due to its serene environment

You could also go angling at the pond just behind your cottages and catch a fish for the evening meal or go mountain biking along the moderately challenging biking track around the village

Enjoy traditional Khasi cuisine at a local eatery near the village

While travelling towards Umden, you can hire a taxi or rent a car and enjoy your journey by driving through beautiful hilly landscapes

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Umden, known as Meghalaya’s Eri Silk village, is a place where you can find fine fashion tales crafted by talented weavers come alive in great harmony with pristine beauty of nature

Umden, known as Meghalaya’s Eri Silk village, is a place where you can find fine fashion tales crafted by talented weavers come alive in great harmony with pristine beauty of nature

This village located in Ri-Bhoi is 73 km away from Shillong and takes around 2.5 hrs to reach there from the capital city of Meghalaya

This village located in Ri-Bhoi is 73 km away from Shillong and takes around 2.5 hrs to reach there from the capital city of Meghalaya

After reaching the village, proceed towards a guided silk production weaving centre to witness the magical process of Eri silk weaving

After reaching the village, proceed towards a guided silk production weaving centre to witness the magical process of Eri silk weaving

Get a closer look of the different ways of variant and patterns used in weaving. These centres also allow you to buy directly from the artisans

Get a closer look of the different ways of variant and patterns used in weaving. These centres also allow you to buy directly from the artisans

Visit the silk farms and learn how the silkworms are nurtured as they feed on leaves forming cocoons that become the raw material for silk

Visit the silk farms and learn how the silkworms are nurtured as they feed on leaves forming cocoons that become the raw material for silk

The village has a rich and diverse flora combined with many small water streams, monoliths, stone tombs, and ancient stone gateways each tell their own story in the sounds of the forest

The village has a rich and diverse flora combined with many small water streams, monoliths, stone tombs, and ancient stone gateways each tell their own story in the sounds of the forest

You can enjoy a peaceful walk admiring the pristine beauty of Nature and feel connected to it literally due to its serene environment

You can enjoy a peaceful walk admiring the pristine beauty of Nature and feel connected to it literally due to its serene environment

You could also go angling at the pond just behind your cottages and catch a fish for the evening meal or go mountain biking along the moderately challenging biking track around the village

You could also go angling at the pond just behind your cottages and catch a fish for the evening meal or go mountain biking along the moderately challenging biking track around the village

Enjoy traditional Khasi cuisine at a local eatery near the village

Enjoy traditional Khasi cuisine at a local eatery near the village

While travelling towards Umden, you can hire a taxi or rent a car and enjoy your journey by driving through beautiful hilly landscapes

While travelling towards Umden, you can hire a taxi or rent a car and enjoy your journey by driving through beautiful hilly landscapes

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