“Not-To-Miss” Places To Visit In Meghalaya For Your Next Northeast Trip!
Before exploring the must-visit places to visit in Meghalaya, we are reminded of John Muir’s words, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
Meghalaya is one of the seven states of the northeast, India. The name means- ‘abode of clouds.’ Loyal to its name, Meghalaya has the best Sublime villages, beautiful waterfalls, ancient root bridges, enchanting caves, and whatnot. Here, find the best places to visit in Meghalaya for your next Northeast trip:-
- Living Root Bridge
- The Living Root Bridge is made of rubber trees, deep in the dense tropical forest and shrouded in the clouds.
- The bridge starts at the town of Tyrna and crosses the Umshiang waterway. The Living Root Bridge is a 200 years old bridge, 3km long and 2400 feet in height.
- Location- West Jaintia Hills district, East Khasi Hills district.
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- Mawlynnong Village
- Located in East Khasi village, Mawlynnong Village is an outstanding representative of community-based ecotourism.
- It has been said as the ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’ by many travel magazines and is the pride of Meghalaya.
- Location- East Khasi Hills, nearest town Pynursla.
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- Elephant Falls
- Elephant Waterfalls was discovered by the British officers in the forests of the Meghalayan mountains.
- The speciality of the Elephant Falls is the elephant-like stone at its foot. It is said by Khasi individuals as “Ka Kshaid Lai Patang Khohsiew,” which means “The Three Step Waterfalls.”
- Location- Upper Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya.
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- Balpakram National Park
- Balpakram National Park is a national park located in Garo hill is famous for its forest-covered ‘canyon-cum-gorge.’
- It is a shelter for many endangered animals like the Red Panda, Wild Water Buffalo, the Asian Elephant, and the last remaining species of the Gaur or Indian Bison in Meghalaya.
- Location- South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya.
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- Mawsmai Cave
- A historically significant cave located at Cherrapunji, Mawsmai Cave has beautiful limestone.
- Only a distance of 150 meters of the cave is permitted, while the remaining section is closed for tourists.
- Location- 6 kilometers from Sohra market, Cherrapunjee.
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- Seven Sisters Falls
- The Seven Sisters Falls symbolizes the seven states in the northeast, India- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
- Falling separately in seven parts above the cliff of the hills, it provides a heavenly view as one sees clouds passing by, especially during Monsoon.
- Location- Nongkalikhai, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.
- Umiam Lake
- Umiam Lake, located 15 kilometres north of Shillong, is a man-made lake as beautiful as a natural lake.
- It is 221 sq km long and is a perfect place to witness the beautiful sunset, relaxing in a boat ride after an adventurous day in Meghalaya.
- Location- 15 km (9.3 mi) away from the north of Shillong, Meghalaya.
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Even the British fell in love with the beauty of Meghalaya, dubbing it in ‘Scotland of the East!’
A paradisiacal place for planning an adventurous trip, away from a hustle-bustle life in lush greenery and nature–bookmark this list of Best Places To Visit In Meghalaya For Your Next Northeast Trip!
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