Meghalaya is one of the country's most stunning states, nestled in the hills of East Sub-Himalayas. The ecosystem has become a hot spot for her with ample precipitation, the sunshine, the untouched mountains, high plateaus, crystal clear rivers, meanders, robust, articulate and welcoming people in particular.
Here, locals, primarily Khasi, Pnar and Garo, are inhabited who are very welcoming. English is the state's official tongue. Couples here can enjoy a scenic holiday. Friends and families can rest in the natural lap of cities such as Shillong. And the difficulty of hiking through the rugged terrain of Meghalaya is for adventure lovers.
In the northeast of India, the state of Meghalaya is established. It is approximately 300 km long and nearly 100 km wide. It is bordered by the districts of Goalpara, Kamrup and Novgong, Karbi Anglong, North Cachar Hills, Assam to the north, and Bangladesh to the south and west.
Meghalaya is subjected to monsoon unpredictability. The temperature depends on the altitude and the height you are at. And what one cannot forget is the extraordinary and enjoyable atmosphere of Khasi and Jaintia Hills. The summer is not too warm, nor the winter is too cold, but the atmosphere is warm and damp, even in winter, on the Garo Hills plains. Meghalayan sky is seldom cloud-free.
In addition, you can enjoy the incredible craftsmanship that the citizens of the Meghalaya state produce. Plus, you can be pleased with the time that your backpack turns into memories as everything goes home with you. In general, this awe-inspiring, green and living state is a great holiday destination for all to enjoy!!
Places To Visit In Meghalaya
Double Decker Bridge
One day I saw India from above, one of the documentaries on the Hotstar channel, and I heard about this bridge and how people made this and even why!!
It was mesmerizing.
You must have seen their photos on the web. The bridge is so famous. This viaduct stands at the height of 2400 feet, around 3 km of the long live root. People walk through the Cherrapunji rain forest, which usually takes 7 hours to reach this famous bridge.
This bridge is an outstanding reminder of how great things can indeed be. With cooperation between humanity and nature, it has become one of the best tourism places in Meghalaya. While Meghalaya has several surprising living root bridges, some of which are believed to be over 500 years old, the double-decker is distinctly famous.
Umngot River
Meghalaya River Umngot has the status of the country's most clean river. The water is pure enough that the boats ride above the crystal. You will be interested and specific throughout the experience of knowing the beautiful magnificence and the unique civilization.
The Umngot River is not only noticeable, but the perspective is also lovely in the vicinity. In the middle of exuberant green rules of evidence, this river is often compared to the heavenly river. The town of Dawki in East Jaintia Hills is located near the border between India and Bangladesh, 85 km from Shillong. It flows through the region. It's even called the mountain's concealed paradise. The best time to come here is from November to April.
Nokrek National Park
The Park is full of wildlife and will satisfy your soul after finishing a tiresome 6-hour hike. In the trekking trail, there are 2-3 routes. However, it would be best if you still discovered more. The best way to enter the Park is by car or sumo early in the morning, because of the conditions on the lane. December will have a pleasant orange planting during your journey.
Plus, you should prepare your food or ingredients or give the people there a minimum cooking rate. To access the village and the Park, you must pay charges. You have to go up and down, so wear a nice pair of shoes with excellent traction and a thick sole.
Mawsmai Cave Road
Mawsmai Cave Road is the road on which you will locate the Mawsmai Caves. These dens are a very well maintained group of natural caves. The Meghalayan Ministry of Tourism supervises these. The way the stalactic and calcareous stone is deposited here makes you expect and imagine which model one of the cloisters will imitate.
Moreover, the Department of Tourism also worked to make the visitors safe and comfortable, thus creating eco-friendly lighting and the caverns. This allows visitors to see the varied coloured moose and the algae on the internal walls of the caves and be at the edge.
Mawsynram
It is your spot to get plenty of it if you enjoy the rain. You will enter the clouds here and drink in the limitless amount of rain as it is commonly referred to as the rainiest spot in the world, given that it gets 11,872 millimeters annually on average.
In this beautiful village surrounded by green hills, there are clouds among people that display a panoramic view. This place is hung on a plateau on the hills of Khasi. In addition to the rain, the natural abundance this town is endowed with is unique. This rainy village is perfect for a relaxing weekend. In the neighborhood of this village, you can even find spectacular waterfalls. However, do not forget to pack your rain suit if you want to visit this spot.
Seven Sister Falls
If you want to be surprised by what is exceptional in Meghalaya, the trick would be Seven Sisters Falls. These splendid seven-segment fall grounds are one kilometer south of Mawsmai Village and are one of Meghalaya's famous tourist sites.
It is one of the country's tallest cascades. The rivers flow from the center of the thick forest and fall down the 315-meter plateau to have a celestial vision captured in the cameras and the souls. You cannot want your visit to Meghalaya to lose sight of these falls!
Mawphlang Sacred Forest
The holy forest of Mawphlang, home to the sacred leaf groves of the Khasi people, lies 45 minutes west of Shillong on the East Khasi Hills. These herbs have lovely soothing properties. Interestingly, members of the Tribe burn the rotting corpses here as a ceremonial mark.
Further, next to the holy trees, the Khasi Heritage Village has several rather ridiculously awesome tribal huts. Follow the road from Mawphlang to Lad Mawphlang to David Scott, part of an ancient trail of British horses, if you want to sense nature at its best.
Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow Falls near the tiny village of Tyrna is the least popular but most spectacular spot to visit in Meghalaya, known for its incredible living root structures. You meet those falls, which are the perfect meaning of love at first sight, after approximately one hour from the village. The rainbow-like reflection created by the drops gives it a whole new dimension of beauty that it can be proud of, just like the water which has slowly fallen into the deep emerald green pool underneath.
Mawlynnong Village
Mawlynnong Village is one of the cleanest places to visit in Meghalaya during the day, and it is known for its smoothest zone. This city greets you with everything primitivity to make your trip to Meghalaya a key element. From beautiful waterfalls and incredible root bridges to a fresh setting with a picturesque view, you should spend a day or two in a lot of bamboo houses!
Krem Liat Prah
Meghalaya is the habitat for many natural wonders, several of which remain unexplored, including uncountable nature caves. Krem Liat Prah – the longest natural caves in India - needs to be visited whether you are going to spawn or are fascinated by mystery. The total cave length is 34 km and is projected to expand with more groves. It effortlessly takes its name from the highest tourist sites in Meghalaya because of its paramount renown among adventurers.
Well, that's not the end of places to see in Meghalaya. Many sights, natural sceneries, cultural events and much more are to be found here. It is the perfect way to discover rare memories. So, pay heed to the weather and pack your bags appropriately for your next visit to Meghalaya.
