Meghalaya

The Meghalaya is situated in the north east of India literally the Abode of clouds describes the climatic condition that brings torrents of rain to its mountainous region. Meghalaya's natural beauty is most conducive for extended holidays with the hill station of shilling continuing to be a hot favorite. It have a three hundred varieties of orchids are found in the state which is also rich in wildlife. Meghalaya was marked out as a separate state with the khasi hills, jaintia hills aand the Garo hills. The state of great scenic beauty with sparkling mountains, waterfalls etc. the Meghalaya has two national parks which are home to some rare species of flora and fauna. It is diversely multi cultural, multi ethnic and multi religious with an amazing mix of traditional and modern lifestyle.

Tourist Attraction

Mawlynnong

The Mawlynnong is a picturesque village and earned the distinction of being the one of the cleanest villages in India. Discover India magazine declared this village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003.the village also offers many interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Mawlynnong is particularly an artist’s delight and the sort of gateway that would inspire writers, painters and poets.

Mawphlang sacred forest

The Mawphlang is one of the most remarkable features of the khasi hills is the sacred forests, which have been preserved by traditional religious sanction since the ancient days. The sacred grove has an amazing wealth of plants, flowering trees, orchids and butterflies making it a great attraction for nature lovers.

Nartiang

The ancient seat of the Jaintia kings Nartiang is situated 65 km away from Shillong. And still have a number of the famous Jaintia stone memorials which have survived the passage of time. It was the summer headquarters of the Jaintia kings who brought their Hindu Brahmins with them and whose progeny are still there. There are cluster of monoliths in Nartiang that are among the tallest anywhere in the world. 

Cities to visit in Meghalaya

Shillong

Shilling is the capital of Meghalaya it is one of the most popular tourist destinations situated at an altitude of1496 meters above sea level. It is also known as the Scotland of the east. The shilling is also famous for bustling markets, trendy cafes and restaurants, hopping complexes and a pulsating nightlife, its picturesque setting and salubrious climate offer a pleasant escape from the swelte...

Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee is a favorite must see tourist destination. The wettest place on earth, the annual average rainfall being of about 11,777mm a year. Dreamland of fogs and clouds the slope of sohra towards Bangladesh is famous for living root bridges, very rarely to be found elsewhere in the world. It is also famous for its orange orchards and honey. For visitor it is always an unforgettable experience...