Places to visit in Meghalaya
Places to Visit in Meghalaya
Meghalaya Tourist Places
Meghalaya is located on the northeastern part of India, with most of its area under the cover of the dense forest. The state is approximately 300 km long and just 100 km wide and shares its borders with the neighbouring state of Assam and the country of Bangladesh. Meghalaya is also popularly called as the ‘abode of clouds’ and ‘Scotland of the East’.
The presence of the forests sometimes acts as a barrier in restricting the smooth flow of transport, but it is indeed the blessing in disguise. Because of the dense lush green cover of forests, it invites the rarely seen species of birds as well as animals in its land. This is the reason the environment of this region, is one of the amazing factors which calls the adventure fanatic tourists to visit the state and get some thrill. The capital of the state, Shillong, is a leader when it comes to tourism with a number of accommodation options and local attractions. The state harbours two National Parks and three Wildlife Sanctuaries.
There are more than 300 caves located in Meghalaya and are located in the East Khasi Hills, South Garo Hills and Jaintia Hills providing an intriguing element to tourists. The enticing element attached to these caves lies in the manner in which one needs to reach the caves.
The caves are situated in the middle of the murky dark jungles; hence trekking becomes the only medium through which one can take an interesting look at the various caves. Umiam Lake is famous for sightseeing and even adventure water sports can also be performed here.
The various waterfalls such as Elephant Falls, Shadthum Falls, Bishop Falls etc. located in Meghalaya is sure to cast its magic to tourists. Blessed with stunning natural splendour, Meghalaya is a must-visit destination for those heading to the northeast of the country. The best time to visit the state is between the months of March and July.
Shillong
An abode of clouds, the rolling hills around the town, and the hill station of one of the smallest states of India, Meghalaya. With the best places to visit in Shillong, it is geography synonymous to heaven, is the painting hung on your drawing-room wall, a collage of memories yet to be lived.
This prepossessing land is a beauty that floats on high over valleys and hills, where the tall pine trees are seen fluttering and dancing in the breeze, and the clouds find a space along the margins of a hill unfolding the enchanting blue sky. The mystique land perched on an escarpment is more than enough to leave your imagination spell-bound.
The capital city of the state Meghalaya - a perfect blend of old charm and fresh essence, this bliss of solitude carries a number of things like falls, parks, peaks, landscapes, and museums to keep a traveller’s head tossing in sprightly dance.
With the best places to visit in Shillong, this surprising holiday destination will make you forget to stop the shutters of your cam. The god’s honest harvest is ready to find a space among the favourites in your travel diary.
Must Checkout: 8 Days Meghalaya Trip
Spread out along the razor sharp ridges of a gigantic mountain wall, Cherrapunjee sits neatly on the edge of the Himalayas towering the pancake low lying plains of Bangladesh. This alluring village was once regarded as the wettest place on the earth given the massive monsoon rainfall that it sees. Road leading from Shillong to this miniscule village passes through the magnificent scenery that become sensational at the Dympep viewpoint. Here you’ll come across a photogenic V shaped valley that deeply slits into the plateau.
The lush green surroundings of Cherrapunjee very well justifies the Meghalaya’s over-used ‘Scotland of the East’ tag. Nohkalikai Falls here are particularly dramatic especially during the monsoon season when they are brimming with a quantity which is 20 times more than the original. These can be seen from the viewpoint that is located on a plateau that lies at the edge of the 4.4 km mountain ride from the Sohra market. You can hire a local taxi here that will shuttle you to the view point. More significant than this is the series of the ‘Grand Canyon’ gorges that are located around the region that further descends into the green chasms of the tropical forests.
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