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.