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Places to visit in ‘the abode of clouds’ Meghalaya

Meghalaya is one of the eight northeastern states of India, and it literally translates to ‘the abode of clouds’. This state is famous for its subtropical forests, biodiversity, rich culture, mysterious caves, and the highest rainfall. Meghalaya offers exotic places to visit and extreme adventure activities as well, like rock climbing, caving, trekking, etc.

Some of the best places to visit in Meghalaya are Shillong – the capital city, Elephant Falls, Mawlynnong, Mawsynram, Umiam Lake, etc. Shillong is considered as the music capital of India and has numerous places of attractions. The Elephant Falls is a 3-tiered waterfall; an elephant shaped like rock at the foot of the falls gave it the name. Around 90 km from Shillong, is the cleanest village in Asia – Mawlynnong which is also a popular place to visit in the state. Similarly Mawsynram is a place in Meghalaya that has made its name in the entire world. It is the wettest place on earth and is a nature lover’s delight. Umiam Lake is encircled with lush green hills, has an adjoining park, picnic spots, and the sunrise at the lake is a feast to the eyes.

Another place to visit in Meghalaya is Cherrapunjee which holds the record of the highest recorded rainfall in the state. Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Dwaki, Nohkalilai Waterfalls, and Mawsami Cave are the must visit places here. The living root bridge is a suspension bridge made of living tree roots and is hidden in a lush green thick forest. Dwaki is the perfect place to go for boating in Umngot River.  Nohkalikai Waterfalls is the fourth highest falls in the world and it portrays the immense beauty of nature. Another place is the Mawsmai Cave that fairly reflects the wonders of nature.

These are just few of the popular places to visit in Meghalaya but there are more. Meghalaya has many romantic and exotic spots and view points, trekking spots, and more. It is a perfect holiday destination.

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Discover Meghalaya places to visit

Beautiful Meghalya

Bounded on the north and east by Assam and on the south and west by Bangladesh, Meghalaya is one of the northeastern states of India. The name ‘Meghalaya’ means ‘the abode of clouds’ and is one of the wettest places on earth. This beautiful state is blessed and the nature has been kind to her bounty; the picturesque views to witness, natural beauty, light drizzles, thick forests of green hue and lovely waterfalls attract travelers from all over the world. There is so much to do in Meghalaya and so many places to visit and explore.

A good place to visit is the Baghmara Reserve Forest, 4 km away from the Baghmara town and 65 km from Baghmara National Park. Another place to visit is the Bara Bazar that is locally called as the ‘Lewduh’ market and is among the biggest trade centers of northeast India. Also, Do.bul Lake at Damalgre village is about 17 km from Tura and is an Ornithological hotspot famous for rich variety of avifauna. It is the perfect spot for bird watching and spotting wildlife. Another famous place to explore in Meghalaya is the Elephant Falls. This three steps falls is named by the Britishers after a rock shaped like an elephant during their invasion in India. This curved falls is eye-catching and the green vegetation makes it a perfect picnic spot.

Similarly the Mawsami cave is a famous cave of Meghalaya and attracts tourists. Mawsami cave in Khasi language is translated to ‘Oath Stone’ and is an easy cave for beginners to navigate. Also, the Nohkalikai Falls 8 km from Cherrapunjee is the tallest plunge waterfall of India of height of 1115ft (340m). The Umium Lake 15 km to the north of Shillong is a popular tourist spot and the principle catchment area plus dam is spread over 220sq km. Some other major places to visit and explore in Meghalaya are the Kyllang Rock, Langshiang Falls, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Siju Cave, Tura Peak, Tyrshi Falls, Wards Lake, Dargah Sharif etc.

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