Shillong
The capital city of Meghalaya, Shillong has always been a place with a cosmopolitan flavour which reflects in its culture and life.
Meghalaya is one of the most bio-diverse places in the world. The unforgettable scenery of Meghalaya tourist places will stir your heart long after your vacation in this magical land. Known as the "Abode of Clouds," Meghalaya is worth visiting for several reasons. It is home to some of the most fascinating waterfalls, mysterious caves, amazing wildlife, along with diverse flora and unique tribal cultures.
On this tour, apart from places to visit in Shillong—often called the "Scotland of the East"—you’ll visit Cherrapunji, which until recently was the wettest place in the world. The tour also includes a visit to Dawki, a beautiful town at the Indo-Bangladesh border, Jowai, home to the longest natural cave in India, Laitlum Canyons, and Mawlynnong—acclaimed as Asia’s cleanest village!
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Places You Shall Visit
Dawki
Your trip to Meghalaya would remain incomplete without a visit to to Dawki, a small town along the Indo-Bangladesh border where you will witness a…
Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji, formerly known as ‘sohra’ or ‘churra’ – Land of oranges is, nestled by the sharp cliffs and mountain terrain of East Khasi Hills.
Jowai
Jowai is an exquisitely beautiful place located in the Jaintia Hills, considered as the heart of Meghalaya.
Mawlynnong
Tagged as one of the “Cleanest Villages in Asia” this charming hamlet is also known as “God’s own Garden” .
Trivia
- •It is the only state in India that follows the matrilineal system that means the lineage and inheritance of families is traced through women.
- •The living root bridges were made 500 years ago, and still can carry 40 people at one time. It is said, it gets stronger as it grows old.
- •Mawsynram, holding the highest rainfall record makes Meghalaya the state with the highest rainfall.
- •The soundproofing system at Mawsynram and Cherrapunji is surprising and unique as the folks use grass to beat the sound of heavy rain falling on their huts.
- •Krem Liat, located in Jaintia hills of this state is the longest natural cave of India.
- •A mysterious insect found in one of the districts of Meghalaya stays underground for 4 years and come up only a month before the soccer world cup!
- •The X-mas frog which is 1/3rd of the size of your thumb is found in Shillong and they were discovered on Christmas day in 1970, hence the name!
