Meghalaya The Wonderland.

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Meghalaya

  

Meghalaya beautiful nature

Meghalaya the whole state covers an area of approximately 22,400 kilometers which is surrounded by Assam at its north east side & by Bangladesh at its south west side.

It is the state which was earlier part of Assam, but near about 32 years ago it became the fresh state naming of Meghalaya.

How to Go

By Air

35 kilometers back to Shillong there is a small airport naming Umroi. From this airport buses & taxi services are available.

Another option is Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati which is near about 128 km from Shillong. Anyone can hire a shared taxi or Tata sumo or any car from the outside of the airport which is directly connected to Shillong. The rate is also minimal, Rs-300 per passenger.

Rail

Meghalaya has no railway connection till now but the railway station Guwahati which is 104 km away from Shillong & nicely associated with Guwahati.

Helicopter Service

Another option is Helicopter which is available from Guwahati to Shillong & Shillong to Guwahati. The ride takes only 20 minutes to reach Shillong.

Road

National Highway 40 is the road-way option which associates Shillong & Guwahati.

Best time to Visit

You can visit the place throughout the winter season From October to March.

Destinations the Wonderlands

Shillong

Shillong city from a peak

In the central portion of the state Meghalaya covered with natural beautiful Khasi hills. These hills are well known for the most beautiful hill stations like Shillong Cherrapunji & Mawsynram. These hill stations are also known as the wettest place all over the Earth. Where ever you go you can be able to find the rich natural beauty. The hill station (capital of the state) is located at east khasi hills district. The hill station is resting at an altitude of 1,491meter above the mean sea level. The city is the hub of education for the total north east of India as it present various reputed institutions & missionaries.

Mawphlang

Mawphlang is located at east khasi hill which is famous for its holy Forest, about 25 kilometers from Shillong. The holy forest include beautiful plants, trees with colorful flowers, colorful butterflies.

Cherrapunji (Sohra)

Sohra which was earlier named as Cherrapunji is located at east Khasi hills district of Meghalaya. Climate changes over here everytime. Sohra is almost covered up with waterfalls.

Mawsynram

Mawsynram site scene

Mawsynram is located at east khasi hills district.it is a small village which is 56 kilometers away from Shillong It is a place where so much rainfall occurs during the all year & it is recorded that it is the most wettest place all over the world.

Nature lovers are always welcome to this place it attracts every nature lover for its natural green beauty with white waterfalls.

Umiam Lake

Umiam lake regionally known as Barapani is situated at Rj nbhoi District which is near about 15 km away from Shillong beside the Guwahati Shillong National Highway.

Durga Temple at Nartiang

It is believed that the Durga temple which is located at jaintia hills district was constructed by the Jaintia King at the time of his change to Hinduism. This place is visited by many travelers. Here you can find a tunnel which is directly go to the river Myntag.

Tura Peak

Tura the pic

Tura is located at west garo hills District. Helicopter service is available to visit this place from direct to guwahati & also from Shillong. The peak height is almost 870 meters above of mean sea level from where you can find the whole Tura town. Natural beauty of this place calls human being every time.

There are many other places here to visit like Lum sophetbneng, Diengiei Peak,Mairang, Jakrem, Nongkhnum Island, jowai, Nartiang & many more.

Hotels & Resorts

There are many hotels all over the Shillong city. You can stay there and can get a great accommodation. You can choice your rest place within your budget.

Cuisine

meghalaya dishes jadoh & pork meat

Red Rice is the mostly eaten at Meghalaya which is grown at here.

Pork is the main based dishes all over the Meghalaya by garo, khasi & Jaintias. They eat it in various types of delicious cooking arrangements.

Nakham Bitchi is a dish, which is prepared by dry fishes, chillies with soda. This soup is very tasty & also spicy which is regularly served with Rice.

Another type is known as jadoh which is mixed rice properly cooked with pork meat.

Culture

Meghalayan culture

Mainly three types of Communities found over here.

1.    The Khasis: - These peoples belong from Mon-Khmer Ancestry.

2.    The Garos: - They are from Tibeto-Burman Origin.

3.    The Jaintias: - Belongs from South East Asia.

Maximum of these three Communities have influenced by Hinduism. But also you can find churches, mosque & many Montessori’s over here. Many of the members of these communities have changed their religion to Christianity.

Festivals & Timings

Tribal Festivals

The people of the Khasi, the Jaintia and the Garo celebrate mainly three types of festivals.

1. Khasi festival – celebrated in the month of April at weiking Ground near Shillong.

2. Jaintia festival – celebrated in the month of July at Jowai. It is also known as 

Behdeinkhlam festival.

3. Garo festival – celebrated in the month of November at Garo hills. It is also known as Wangala festival.

Scope for Adventure

Mountain paragliding at jaintia hills

Any one of us wants to get a chance of adventure and Meghalaya is giving you the chance to fulfill your dream. Lots of sports & adventure like trekking, camping, rock climbing, water sports of adventurous option are organized by tourism department. Places like Mawphlang, Kyllang, Jaintia Hills etc. are chosen for adventures.

Banaras Land of Baba Viswanath

Banaras Land of God

Banaras ghat beside of The Ganges

Lord Shiva chooses Varanasi as his “Anand Bihar Sthall “or a place where HE lived with happiness and peace. His wife Goddess Parvati also liked the place. The rivers Varuna and Assi surrounded the place as the place is called Varanasi. Mughal emperor Akbar named it Banaras. He named it on behalf of traditional banarasi saree. So now we take a sneak a peek to Varanasi. Come……………..

How to go

Banaras is situated in Uttar-Pradesh. If you want to go Banaras through train you will get many options. There r so many express trains available. You may also ride express trains of other destinations which go via Banaras. There is another option to go there by flight. The communication is very well and the budget will be pocket friendly.

Destinations

In Varanasi Lord Shiva is main destination. Indian religious people go there only for Lord Shiva.

Kashi –Vishwanath temple

Kashi viswanath temple 

People devote their lives to Him. The Kashi –Vishwanath temple is the place where devotees seek their happiness through their loving God.

The temple is also famous for Gyan Bapi. Gyan Bapi is a mosque. Here hindu and muslim both religion go to worship their God. So we can say that the temple is a place of meeting where we become united.

Holy ganges

Next main and most beautiful destination is the river Ganga. Wow. She is so beautiful. We know that the Ganga flows from north to south. This is the place where she flows again to the north. The roaming by boats in her heart is so peaceful.

Ganga  aarti

Devi Ganga Aarti

Morning and evening Ganga  aarti is a very heartwarming sight in Varanasi.  Ganga aarti at Dasashwamedh Ghat is very famous. 7 priests do this aarti with a beautiful synchronization. You won’t believe without seeing it.

There are so many temples in Banaras alike Vishwanath temple like tilvandeswar Mahadev, Devi Annapurna Temple, sunahera Durga devi temple etc.

Ghats

Banaras is a city of Ghats. Near about 100 ghats are located over there. Among them 80 ghats are famous. You can take a look on them from Ganga.

Side scenes

From Varanasi you may travel to Tribani at Allahabad. This is a place of estuary of three holy rivers Ganga , Yamuna and saraswati. Devotees take a dip at estuary to become holy.

Check in

You found many resorts and hotels to stay there in Banaras. The resorts give you a great accommodation. You also gaze Ganga River from your room. The rents of them r also pocket friendly.

Food and bevarages 

Raabri Sweet dish

There is good news to foodie people. You may choose your preferred items from veges & non-veges.

Thandai is the special drink in the city. Badam lassi is another one. There is rivalry among them.

And Raabri……wow. The flavor of the famous Banarasi raabri takes you aback.

 Another famous item is Banarasi paan. It has a special charm of eating. You just stay amazed testing it especially for the bengo peoples.

Shopping time

Banarasi Saree

Now we take a look to shops. I told at first that Varanasi is very famous for Banarasi Saree. This is the place where the pure banarasi saree is manufactured. So you have an option to shop them.

Another one is Banarasi Jewelry. The colorful jewelry has its own force to attract buyers.

You found many utensil shops. Showpieces made by stone are very eye-catching. So what do you think? Take a suggestion friend. Just pack your bag and take a visit to Land of Shiva. ‘’Om Namah Shivaya.”

Destination at Guwahati.

Guwahati

Guwahati town at Night

One of the best ever rising cities in India is Guwahati both commercially & religiously.

The city area is about 45 kms. Bordered by Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at west to Narengi in the Far East & southern border is bank of the river Brahmaputra up to the foothills of the Shillong at the northerner.

Guwahati is a well-planned city. It looks like a scenic beauty.

How to go at Guwahati

From any state there are many naming express trains go direct to Guwahati station/Kamakhya station. The fare of trains is minimal. Air transport is also available direct to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Main Attractions of the city

The Guwahati City has some main destinations to Visit. They are as follows.

Pan Bazaar

In the mind of Guwahati is known as the Pan Bazaar area. It is not only the commercial hub of the city but as well many buildings standing which of them are Guwahati's basic landmarks.

Paltan Bazaar, another of the city's commercial centers

Paltan Bazar is located to the east of Ujan Bazaar. It is mainly known as shipping and generosity hub of the city. There are many hotels are located at this area. At a distance from the guwahati railway station, Paltan Bazaar has major depot of the Assam State transport Corporation (ASTC).

Ujan Bazar

 Ujan Bazar is sprawled out down the south end bunks of river Brahmaputra. The area is top recognized for having fish market. The market is also known as maach ghat where a spell of business movement is to be seen in the each morning.

Shakti-peeths of the city

The guwahati city’s environment can be devided into 4 no’s of shakti-peeths.

1.  Kamakhya Temple- on Nilachal Hill where the goddess sati’s yoni fell.

2.  Dirgheswari Temple- in the north of the city where Sati’s thigh fell.

3.  Ugratara Temple- At the place where sati’s navel landed.

4.  Bhubaneshwari Temple- At the top of the Nilarhal hill. Here the head of the goddess fell.

Kamakhya Temple

Temple of goddess KAMAKHYA

Located at Nilachal hill, which is 8 kms west away from Ghy railway station beside the river Brahmaputra. This is one of the most respected shakti-peeths in India. The goddess Kamakhya dedicates this temple. Goddess Kamakhya is a personification of Goddess Sati.

History

History says that in Shiva Purana the yoni of Sati chop when Vishnu, cut sati’s dead body into 51 pieces by his sudarshan chakra to save the world from Shiva's dance of devastation then the garbha-griha profound contained by the temple which  marks the holy spot. The holy spot is kept back sheltered with a red silken cloth.

Ugratara Temple

Ugratara Temple

Ugartara temple is a famous centre which is located at the northern bank of Jor l'ukhuri. The history of this temple as after Vishnu destroyed by his sudarshan chakra Satis body part - navel cut down & fell on the spot where the temple now located.

Nabagraha Temple

Nabagraha Temple

The temple of nine planets is located over Chitra Chal Hill which is in Guwahati only 3 km away from Guwahati rail station. This place can be arriving by a taxi or an auto-rickshaw.

Umananda Temple

Umananda Temple

The Umananda temple is situated on the island which is naming Peacock Island. It is located at the center of the River Brahmaputra in Guwahati. It attracts so many people around the whole country throughout Shiva Ratri.

How to Reach

Anyone can visit this temple from Kachari Ghat which is located at crossing the river by country boat plying. This ghat is located exactly at the north bank of the river Brahmaputra. It is exactly reverse of Guwahati. Everyday ferry services are offered for visit of this place.

Basistha-ashram

This ashram is situated at the southern-most border of Guwahati city on the Sandhyachal hill. This is a healthy recognized holy place cum picnic spot. It is 12 Kms. Away from the Guwahati rail station. City buses are available & one can Visit to the Ashram.

Madan Kamdev

Madan Kamdev is situated on NH-52 which is approximately 40 kms away from Guwahati city. This place is a mysterical place.

Hotels & Resorts at Guwahati

There are many hotels are located all around of Guwahati. The hotels at the area of Paltan Bazar are very close to the Guwahati railway station.

Some of the hotels are described at here:-

1.    Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok. It is a 3 star hotel located at opposite of high Court.

2.    Ginger hotel,IHM Campus. It’s located at upper hengrabari at six mile vip road.

3.     Hotel nandan is a 3 star hotel located at Paltan bazar.

4.    Hotel Rajmahal is a 4 star hotel located at Paltan bazar.

5.    Hotel Rajdoot is located at Paltan-Bazar also. It’s a 2 star hotel.

6.    Hotel Prag Continental is a 3 star hotel Is located at M.L.N road at Panbazar.

7.    Hotel Ambarish is a 2 star hotel which is locating at g.s road at ganeshguri.

You can also find other hotels at this city.

Culture

Rongali Bihu festival

Assamese are many tribes like Mising, Karbi, Boro Dimasa, Rabha, Tiwa, Garo, Jayantia etc. Every tribe has their own characteristic cultural skin tone & forms.

Every tribe of all Assamese joins the festival BIHU.  Three type of it, naming- Bhogali, Rongali & Kati Bihu, this festival is the reorganization of Assamese & their uniqueness.

Festivals & their timings

Bihu Festival

Festival name	Festival timing	Festival name	Festival timing
Bhogali Bihu/magh Bihu	Middle of January	Rajni gabra & Harini Gabdra	Middle of April.
Me-Duum-Me-Phi	31st January.	Bohaggiyo Bishu	Middle of April.
Jonbeel mela	January.	Baikho	Middle of April.
Ali-ai-Lvigang	February-March.	Rongker & Chomangkan	Middle of April.
Rongali Bihu/bohag bihu	Middle of April.	Ambubachi	Middle of June.
Boisagu	Middle of April.	Kongali Bihu/Kati Bihu	Middle of October.

Best Time to visit

November to April Each year so many people come here to visit the main points around the city. The climate is very changing & averagely fog oriented at the time of winter at this place.The look of the city at winter looks it awesome.

Best timing to visit throughout the winter.

Cuisine

Assamese Cuisine

Normal diet for Assamese is rice with various type of cooked fish and meat plates. Rice are prepared at here in many forms like - Cheera (flattened rice), muri(puffed rice), akhoi (parched paddy grain), pithguri (pound rice), sandoh guri (fried, pound rice), komal saul and bora saul.

Fish curry is is prepared as a sour dish which named as machor tenga.

Baked fish wrapped in leaves with thye help of white mustard paste. This dish is known as patot diya.

Various meat preparations like - mutton, duck, Fork & pigeon.

The most well-liked a preparation is khar. It is make by on fire the stem of the banana peels.

Dress  

Mekhla traditional dress

Assamese women wear the traditional wear of their region & it is known as mekhela chadar. It is a two piece item of clothing. One with a skirt which is called the mekhela & a upper garment naming the chadar. This is made of Pat silk.

Assamese men wear traditional dhoti-gamosa dress.