Meghalaya & North East India
Meghalaya - Abode of the clouds
Part of the Seven Sister states of North East India, Meghalaya is nicknamed Scotland of the East for its highlands, valleys and breathtaking scenery. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, acts as the gateway to some mesmerising travel destinations. From pristine rivers, lakes & waterfalls to caves & living root bridges to adventure sports like mountaineering, ziplining & spelunking, Meghalaya has several off beat tourist attractions.
Here are some of the amazing options you can add to your travels to this dreamy state.
Mawsynram
Known as the wettest place on earth for receiving the highest annual rainfall, Mawsynram is known for its abundant waterfalls and ancient caves, notably Krem Puri, the longest sandstone cave in the world.
While here, travelers can also indulge in ziplining, kayaking, boating or a dip in the beautiful lakes.
Umngot River Boating At Dawki
The Umngot river is known as one of the cleanest rivers in the country. Enjoy a boat ride over the clear and transparent waters of this river right upto the Indo - Bangladesh border.
When travelling here, do see the mesmerising living root bridge at nearby Mwollynong.
Living Root Bridges
Shaped from living tree roots atop streams by the Jaintia and Khasi tribes, these bridges, now a UNESCO world heritage site, can support several people and are found across Meghalaya. The ones found at Cherrapunji and Shillong are more frequented due to easy accessibility. The bridge at Mwollynong is located en route Dawki.
Mawsmai Caves
Located in Sohra, this cave is perfect for anyone to get a taste of Meghalaya's cave systems as its safe and relatively short. At some points, travelers must squeeze through rocks to explore the cave, adding to its charm.
Travelers can indulge in ziplining en route to Mawsmai.
Adventure Activities
Meghalaya is a heaven for adventures with several thrilling experiences like ziplining, rappelling, waterfall rappelling and freshwater scuba diving. Add some of these to your travel plan or let us know if you want to try some off beat sites.
Cherrapunji
Locate at an altitude of 4500 ft, high above misty valleys, amidst swirling clouds, Cherrapunji hosts several exciting travel options in and around. From caves to waterfalls to living root bridges to adventure activities, this charming abode is a must add to any travel plan here.