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Meghalaya

Meghalaya - A Dramatic Land

The name is in Sanskrit which translates to 'Abode of clouds'. It is bordered on the northern and eastern end by Assam and the southern end by Bangladesh. The Brahmaputra borders the state on the Southern end. The beautiful state is not just famous for its beautiful tourist attractions but also for its heavy rainfall, beautiful waterfalls, and subtropical forests. It has 3 popular tribes namely Khasis, Garos and Jaintias and is also rich in their culture and heritage. The adventure options like trekking, biking and hiking are really fun here. Its warm people are also very hospitable and everything here makes Meghalaya a perfect holiday destination of the Northeast.

Meghalaya

Famous Attractions and Places Of Interest In Meghalaya

Shillong

The Capital City of Meghalaya is also known as 'Scotland of the East'. The town has everything in it from beautiful locations to adventure activity options and heritage locations which makes it a must visit place in Meghalaya. The sightseeing tour here cannot be complete without visiting any of these beautiful attractions like the famous Don Bosco Museum, Lady Hydari Park, Shillong Peak, Museum Of Entomology, Golf Links, Waterfalls, And Ward’S Lake, St Cathedral Church, Shillong peak, Elephanta Falls.

Cherapunjee

Travel to Cherapunjee which holds a record for being the place which gets the Maximum Amount of Rainfall in the World. The way to Cherrapunji is also very scenic and has many waterfalls in it like the popular Nohsngithiang falls.

Mawsynram

It is a scenic village about 65 kilometres from Shillong. It is quite famous due to its huge Stalagmite creation and is shaped like a Shivlinga which is also commonly known as 'Mawjymbuin'. It is one of the wettest places in the world and one of the places inside India which receives about 11870 mm of rainfall annually.

Jakrem

It is located about 64 km from Shillong on the Shillong-Mawkyrwat road. It is really famous for hot sulphur water springs which are believed to have magical curative & medicinal properties. People from nearby regions come here to take a dip in the hot medicinal spring. Bathing compartments are also available for the visitors here.

Jowai

It is the headquarters of the district of West Jaintia Hills in the beautiful of Meghalaya and is also home to the Pnar tribe. It is a scenic spot located on a plateau surrounded by the Myntdu river and is bordered by Bangladesh on the south side.

How to Reach

By Air : The state has an Airport at Umroi which is 30 km from Shillong, but connectivity is limited, but helicopter services are operated from Guwahati and Tura for Shillong. However, Guwahati Airport is convenient to reach Shillong.

By Rail : The state has no railway station. Guwahati is the closest railway station.

By Road : The state has a good Road Network which encompasses the state conveniently. NH 40 connects the state with Guwahati and other cities of the country.

Fact File

Area 22,429 Sq. Km
Capital Shillong
Districts 7
Languages Khasi, Garo, English
Summer 15.0 Degree Celsius.
Maximum Temperature 23.3 Degree Celsius.
Winter 3.9 Degree Celsius
Maximum Temperature 15.6 Degree Celsius
Best Time To Visit July To January.

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Adventure in Meghalaya

Meghalaya tourism offers a number of options for adventure holiday tours for the adventurers and explorers. The bountiful nature has bestowed the state with tremendous potential for adventure sports. The adventure sports you can enjoy here are:

Trekking

Trekking Holiday tour includes the region of beautiful Meghalaya is an awesome experience. The treks are very charming in the hill slopes, taking you through the villages, brooks and hills. Some important trekking routes are Weiloi to Umngi, Mawlyngot, Smit and Pynursla.

Caving

Geologist or historian, common tourist or an adventurer, no matter who you are, you will succumb to the deep caves of Meghalaya. Caves like Siju, Syndai, Mawsynram, Mawsmai are mainly made of stalagmites and stalactites. A tourist enjoys exploring on their cave tours and taking back home a precious moment of their expedition.

Archery

This traditional sport has been an inseparable part of Meghalaya culture and the festivals. Men and women of the state weave the archery accessories at home with great adeptness. It is a really popular and loved sport which is loved by the people of Meghalaya. This activity is generally seen a lot during the Losar Festival.

Boating / Rafting

Tourists enjoy a boat tour immensely on Meghalaya tourism. These rides refresh the mind and provide recreation. Besides you can also indulge in water skiing and kayaking. Water-scooters, cruise-boats, paddle-boats, row-boats and sailing boats are all available for tourists. The popular water sports destinations in Meghalaya are The Water Sports Complex, The Ward Lake and Thadlaskein Lake.

Camping and Biking

The treks of Meghalaya are perfect for Biking and Camping expeditions. The adventurers enjoy a Bike ride through the roads in the hills and spending a night out in a camp. Meghalaya has some beautiful roads with lanes for both incoming and returning vehicles. The natural trails here are a good spot for trekking.

Angling

As the state has many angling options to enjoy varieties of fish, the anglers find pleasure here. Ranikor is the important site for angling. Golden Mahseer and Barbus Tor are of major interest for the anglers. Boka, Sal, Trout or Korang and the Gorua or Goonch are also of great interest among anglers.

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