Meghalaya
Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a North-Eastern state of India; its Capital is Shillong.Meghalaya is mountainous, and it is the rainiest state of India. The word Meghalaya means, "abode of the clouds". Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of northeast India. The state of Meghalaya is mountainous, with stretches of valley and highland plateaus, and it is geologically rich. It is bounded by the Indian state of Assam to the north and northeast and by Bangladesh to the south and southwest.
SHILLONG
Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls include the Elephant Falls to the southwest. East of here, forested Shillong Peak offers city views. one of the most pristine and picturesque hill stations in India. Located in the northeast part of the country, Shillong is known for its mesmerizing combination of waterfalls and forests. Better known as ‘Scotland of the East’, Shillong takes pride in its ancient culture.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Shillong are:
• Lady Hydari Park
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge
• Umiam Lake
• Dawki River
• Laitlum Canyons
• Mawphlang Sacred Forest
• Elephant Falls
• Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong
• Shillong Peak
• Shillong View Point
• Mawjymbuin Cave
• Air Force Museum
• Khasi Heritage Village
CHERRAPUNJI
The misty mountains of Cherrapunji are the home of the clouds. One of the wettest places on earth, there are plenty of places to visit in Cherrapunji rich with bountiful rain and rivers that fall off the mountains in thunderous waterfalls. The region is also abundant with forests, natural caves, and a thriving flora and fauna. It’s truly a paradise on earth and the home of indigenous tribes and exotic cultures. A visit to Cherrapunji in the Indian state of Meghalaya will offer a unique perspective of the North Eastern region.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Cherrapunji are:
• Nohkalikai Waterfalls
• Mawsynram Village
• Arwah Caves
• Mawsmai Cave
• Dainthlen Falls
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge
• Krem Mawmluh
• Khasi Monoliths
• Mawsmai Nongthymmai Eco Park
• Wakaba Falls
MAWLYNNONG
Mawlynnong is a small village in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. It gained popularity after being voted the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. Fondly known as God’s Own Garden due to its unspoiled beauty and wonderful people. It is renowned for its pristine cleanliness, well-maintained gardens, and eco-friendly practices. With its beautiful natural surroundings and warm hospitality, Mawlynnong offers visitors a serene and enchanting experience amidst nature’s embrace.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Mawlynnong are:
• Sky View Point
• Borhill Falls
• Balancing Rock of Mawlynnong
• Living Root Bridge
• Byrdaw Falls
• Rymben Falls
DAWKI
Dawki never ceases to surprise its visitors from its hidden beauty. It is a town in Meghalaya bordering Bangladesh. Some of the best places to visit in Dawki are the crystal clear Umngot River, the cleanest Mawlynnong Village. Dawki is popular for its clean river and beautiful green surroundings and it acts as a gateway Bangladesh.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Dwaki are:
• Dawki River (Umngot River)
• Borhill Falls
• Shnongpdeng Village
• Mawlynnong Village
• Single Living Root Bridge
JOWAI
Jowai is the headquarters of the West Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, India, and is home to the Pnar, a sub-tribe of the Khasi people. It is located on a plateau surrounded on three sides by the Myntdu river bordering Bangladesh to the south.
Some of the key places to visit in and around Jowai are:
• Tyrshi Falls
• Ialong Park
• Nartiang Monoliths
• Krang Suri Road
• Thadlaskein Lake
• Jarain Pitcher Plant Lake
• Kiang Nangbah Monument
• Syntu Ksiar Fish Sanctuary
• Iooksi-Kupli Park
• Moopun Falls
