Sao aiom ('four seasons') is a restaurant which opens the doors to the kitchens of the north - eastern communities. The Ri Kynjai dining experience starts with a drink on the platform of the sao aiom bar overlooking the azure blue water of the umiam lake. After which one can choose from a variety of exotic dishes. We specialise in traditional north - east Indian specialties, ranging from smoked pork with bamboo - shoot to rice fried in turmeric and the famous cherrapunji chicken cooked with freshly grounded pepper. The restaurant also serves Indian, chinese and continental cuisine. The interiors showcase textile and crafts from around the north east region. Sao aiom is as much a fine dining experience as it is a cultural one.

Ri Kynjai offers something for everyone. For trekkers, the legendary and religious peaks, 'lumsohpetbneng' and 'lumdiengiei' are a few kilometers away. You can also while away your idleness ambling through verdant pine forests along the water. An extra gift may be an orchestra of nature’s inhabitants. For the more adventurous, a boat ride on serene umiam lake or even a hamper picnic in one of the islands is a veritable option.

Conference retreat

A beautiful outdoor conference pavilion nestled between pine groves with a panoramic view of the lake, is an ideal setting for business with pleasure. An indoor meeting room is also available and both venues seat 40 people. Ri Kynjai provides all the necessary facilities for a conference retreat. Food and drinks can be held at sao aiom (restaurant and bar).

Ri Kynjai has a tie - up with the Shillong Golf Course and all guests can play and avail the facilities of the Golf Course. The 18-hole Shillong Golf Course has the distinction of being one of the oldest golf courses in the world, and the second oldest in Asia. Comparisons have been often drawn between the Shillong Golf Course and the Gleneagles of Scotland. In fact, it is often referred to as the “Gleneagle of the East” at the United States Golf Association Library and Museum. Set amidst lush greens and nestled among pine trees, the Golf Course provides a beautiful panoramic view.  First developed in 1898 as a 9-hole course, it was later expanded to an 18-hole course in 1924. Since then, it has stayed unchanged for the larger extent. The Golf Course and the stately building that house the Golf Club is a reminder of the old colonial glory that used to be Shillong.