Top Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya

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Top Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya
One of the most popular northeastern states in
India, Meghalaya is a favorite among the
tourists for its picturesque view and pleasant
weather. This state was created by carving out
two districts of Assam in 1972. Contrary to most
states, Meghalaya follows the matrilineal
system women inherit wealth and the lineage is
traced through them. It is also known as the
abode of clouds which is what Meghalaya means in
the Sanskrit language. It is also the wettest
state of India due to the constant rainfall
received by the state all year around. With so
many interesting facts attached to it, who
wouldnt want to visit this beautiful Indian
state.
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So, lets take a look at the top 7 places you can
visit in Meghalaya. Shillong Shillong is a hill
station and the capital of Meghalaya. A hit
amongst the Meghalaya tourist, this city is
famous for its rolling hills. It is also known
as the Scotland of the East for this very
reason. Shillong boasts of the largest natural
golf course of Asia Gleneagles of the East. It
lies in a valley surrounded by pine and
rhododendron trees. You can also visit the
Shillong Peak, a picnic spot 1966 meters above
sea level. It offers a panoramic view and is the
highest point of the city. Ward Lake is also a
great option for travellers who want a boating
experience during this trip. Whether you visit
the city in summers or winters, it offers a
pleasant and pollution free weather to revel in.
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Cherrapunji Situated in the East Khasi Hills
District, Cherrapunji or Sohra is one of the
wettest places on Earth, only beaten by
Mawsynram also located in Meghalaya. It receives
rain throughout the year, and offers a beautiful
view of the plains of Bangladesh. Cherrapunji is
a great place for trekking although it is advised
to hire a guide for the same. It is famous for
its living bridges, with roots as old as 500
years acting as bridges for humans. River
Canyoning, rock climbing, and camping are also
some activities to take part in, in this town.
If you visit this place, make sure to try their
pork rice as it is a specialty there. Other than
June, July, and August you can visit this place
anytime for a good experience. Elephant
Falls One of the most famous falls in north-east,
the Elephant fall is named after the stone at
its foot that looks like the animal. Although
that stone disintegrated and got washed off in
1897 owing to an earthquake. One of the best
experiences of Meghalaya tourism, this fall has
three layers accessible to the visitors from
different vantage points. It has trails available
for trekking and you can even click pictures
with the stunning view available. Be warned
though, you have to walk down almost 100 steps
of stairs before you can
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access them. But if you can visit them, the
stunning view is totally worth it. Double Decker
Living Root Bridge Located in Cherrapunji, the
Double Decker Living Root Bridge is one of the
best Meghalaya Tour places and has two bridges
stacked one on top of the other. Since the roots
are entangled together, the stacking happened
naturally. It takes almost 15 years for a root
bridge to grow and strengthen enough to be able
to hold the weight of the visitors crossing it.
It is set at a height of 2400 ft and is 3 km
long. This human grown natural wonder is more
than 150 years long. You need to be physically
fit to reach the upper bridge as the journey is
long and can be quite tedious. But once you
reach it, the view is worth it. Mawsmai
Cave Mawsmai Cave is the perfect spot for the
explorer in you. Located at a short distance
from Sohra, this cave is easily accessible and
does not require much effort on your part.
Youll have to walk, squeeze and even crawl but
its all fun and adds to experience of the cave.
You can look at the walls of the cave to spot
the fossils and formations present there. Once
you have had a taste of these caves, you can
also stroll through the surrounding forests for
fresh air and scenic beauty. The constant
chirping of the birds and creaking of the
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insects only adds to the overall experience
making it a memorable journey. Nohkalikai
Waterfall Known as one of the best Meghalaya
tourist places, Nohkalikai Waterfall is the
fourth highest waterfall in the world placed at
the height of 1100 ft. Legend has it that a
woman called Likai gave her life by jumping in
this waterfall. When her second husband cooked
his adoptive daughter and fed her to his wife,
the wife chose to kill herself rather than live
without her daughter. The remorse of marrying
the wrong man also forced her to take this step.
It is best to visit this waterfall in the
monsoon season as the waterfall is in full form
at that time of the year. Not only does this
spot offer a great view of the waterfall but also
the greenery that surrounds it. Dawki Dawki is
the border town between Bangladesh and India. It
is located in the Jaintia Hills and is famous for
its umngot river with crystal-clear waters. The
view is so stunning and serene to look at that
the travellers can spend a whole day simple
looking at it. Boating is another activity that
attracts the tourists. In fact, the town hosts a
boat riding competition in the spring season.
You can also visit the beautiful suspension
bridge situated just above the Umngot river.
Dawki is a
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hotbed for trading because of its important
location between the Indian and Bangladeshi
borders. Shop for some delicious oranges at this
Meghalaya tourism place as it is famous for them.
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