Much famed as the Scotland of the East, Meghalaya is one of the refreshing holiday destinations in India. Comprising reviving greens and mighty mountains, Meghalaya is a must to be explored once in a lifetime.
Also, if you aren’t afraid of heights, insects, darkness and tight spaces, caving would prove to be a great adventure in Meghalaya for you! And if you are, what a better time to beat your fears in the deepest and longest caves of entire South Asia? What if you return as the next Bruce Wayne, err?
Best time to visit: March to July
How to Reach ?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati in Assam (118 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya) is the nearest international airport. Umroi Airport at Umroi, 30 km from Shillong, is the nearest domestic airport.
Mendipathar railway station is located in Resubelpara Municipal Board Jurisdiction of Meghalaya at a distance of 225 km from Shillong. However, the Guwahati Junction in Assam is the nearest railhead with good connectivity to other cities of India.
Attractions
- Umiam Lake,
- Nohkalikai Falls,
- Elephant Falls,
- Seven Sisters Falls,
- Shillong View Point, Spread Eagle Falls,
- Wah Umngot River,
- Nohwet Living Root Bridge,
- Kynrem falls,
- Khasi Hills,
- Khoh Ramhah or
- Motrop (Giant conical rock), and
- Garo Hills
Average Temperature: 17.1-degree celsius
Cuisine
Meghalaya’s cuisine is influenced by the three predominant tribal communities who live there. Rice, meat rank at the top of the list. The food is hearty, soothing and flavourful. Try popular dishes like Jadoh (red rice cooked with generous amounts of pork, chicken or fish), Doh Khlieh (a salad made from pork, onions and chillies) Nakhmam Bitchi (a thick fish soup) Pumaloi (steamed rice powder cakes) and more.
Places For Shopping In Meghalaya
Looking for the best spots for a joyous retail therapy in Meghalaya? Head to the places mentioned below for everything from branded merchandise, food items, clothes, to handicrafts that Meghalaya is famous for.
1. Polo Bazaar.
2. OB Shopping Mall.
3. Bara Bazar/Lewduh Bazar.
4. Laitumkhrah Market.
5. Lew Sohra Bazaar.
6. Gokolgre Daily Market.
7. Dawki Market.
8. Hat Thymmai.
Meghalaya is filled with huge hills, valleys, numerous lakes, captivating waterfalls, pitch dark caves, and sacred forests; there is no dearth of tourist places in Meghalaya. You can expect panoramic views, foggy hills, terraced slopes, cascading waterfalls, and serpentine rivers mesmerizing your soul.