Meghalaya India

The land of cloud hills and springs is the state of Meghalaya (Meghalaya) in North East India. All around the high mountains, the touch of the clouds when you raise your hand, numerous springs coming down from the chest of the mountains, clear water rivers, lakes and beautiful villages like pictures, all these things combine with the endless beauty of nature for the travel lovers of Meghalaya. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is called the Scotland of the East. Meghalaya is a favorite place for lovers of mountains and springs as it is located close to the Sylhet border of Bangladesh and can easily visit the popular places of Meghalaya, Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki at low cost.

There are many places to visit in Meghalaya. Tourists prefer to visit the tourist spots of Dauki, Shilling and Cherrapunjee when traveling to Meghalaya from Bangladesh. Here is the information about some popular places:

Located 90 km away from Shillong, this village is named as the cleanest village in Asia. While there isn't much to see here, the tree houses and bamboo wastebaskets everywhere teach a lot about the ancient life and the practices of cleanliness. There is a single route bridge 10-15 minutes away. The Umgat River is located in the village of Seongpadong. If you know well, it is very difficult to resist the temptation to go snorkeling because the turquoise green water can be seen with the naked eye. After crossing the bridge on the way, the photo lovers will get a good view of the river and boats from the bridge.

Umiam Lake or Barapani Lake is located quite far from Shillong. Lake Umiam bears a striking resemblance to a lake in Scotland seen on postcards.

Elephant Falls or Hasti Falls is one of the famous tourist attractions in Meghalaya. The name is due to the stone resembling an elephant near the waterfall. Unfortunately this stone is no longer visible due to earthquakes but this waterfall built in three steps does not fail to attract tourists with its own beauty.

'Nangriyat Village' is a part of Cherrapunji. The trek from Shillong to this village will take 2 hours but the magnificent scenery around will never make the two hours tiring. Here is the Double Decker Living Root Bridge which is a wonderful creation of nature. Besides, if you climb the rocky trail, you can visit Rainbow Falls. Countless unnamed springs, clear lakes of peacock feather color and single route bridge relax the eyes. To experience the true beauty of Nangriat, there is no alternative but to walk along the trail.

Cherrapunji is famous for its rainfall. Not only the rain, but also the eye-catching fountains and mysterious caves that are blessed by the rainfall. Popular places in Cherrapunjee include Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mausimai Caves, Arwah Caves and Mountain View for a breathtaking view of the mountain range.

Laitlam Canyon, a 45-minute drive from the main city, is an ideal place to visit if you want to get a taste of the Grand Canyon. The peak here offers an unprecedented view of the adjacent gorge.

If you want to take in the view of Shillong 's valleys and mountain ranges and fresh air, you should go for Shillong Peak. From this highest point, a charming picture of almost the entire area takes the eye to the heart.

The Golf Court is a British-era golf course with a lake called Wards Lake and Golf Falls nearby. There are rows of pines here and there around the court. Wards Lake has boating facilities, artificial bridges and flocks of swans.

It is a garden with small gardens, a zoo and a museum. It is a great place to visit with children to get close to nature and take a breather. Apart from this, in Shillong you can see the 100-year-old All Saints Church, Medina Mosque, Don Vosco Museum and numerous unknown rivers and springs flowing through the infamous village if you trek this way and that.

A 4 day draft plan of how to travel Meghalaya is given here. But you can arrange the tax plan as per your wish. It is best to plan yourself how many days you have and what you want to see. And if you travel with a tour agency, you may not have to worry about this.

Day 1- (Dawki) : Snoongpadong Village Barhil & Ukrem Jharna Mawlaong Village Umgot River Living Root Bridge Krangsuri Jharna Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.

Day 2- (Cherrapunji) Seven Sisters Fall Mousimai Cave Nohkalikai Fountain Double Decker Root Bridge Eco Park Mountain View Return to Shillong Stay overnight!

Day 3- (Shillong) Dainthem Fountain Umiam Lake Laitlam Medina Mosque

Day 4- (Shillong-Dauki) Don Vosco Museum Wards Lake Shillong Peak Cathedral Church Lady Hyadri Park Elephant Falls on the way to Dauki border. Check it out sometime on the first day or the last day when you come back.

Cherrapunji in Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall in the world. So the rainy season is the best time to listen to the sound of the waterfall on the high hills here. From May to October usually more tourists come here for this reason. During the cold months of November to February, the mountains look different but it gets quite cold here. Temperature ranges from 5 degrees to 15 degrees. You can visit Meghalaya at any time, winter or monsoon.

If you go to Meghalaya (Shillong) by road, it costs less. In this case, Shyamoli Paribahan provides direct service from Dhaka to Shillong with visa arrangement. Those who want to travel more economically or on their own can reach Sylhet by bus, plane or train and from there take CNG or bus to Tamabil. After completing the immigration there, you can take a taxi or a local car from Dauki and go directly to Shillong.

Hotels of various quality and price have been built all over Meghalaya for the large number of tourists. Many hotels of various types can be seen especially in the place called Police Bazar. There is only one four star or luxury hotel in the city called Hotel Polo Towers. There are quite a few budget hotels for backpackers. Shillong Club Guest House, Pine Sweets Hotel, Hotel Night Inn are some of them. Alpine Continental is a medium budget hotel. Budget hostels are available between 900 and 1200 rupees where group travelers can stay together by sharing a room. Rooms are available at Hotel Yalana, Boulevard, and The EC Hotel between INR 1500 and INR 4500.

Pork and chicken are mostly available in restaurants in Shillong. Being a Hindu state, beef is not seen here. But everywhere there is plenty of fish which is very delicious. Halal beef is available at Savera Muslim Restaurant next to Police Bazar Jame Masjid. If you want to taste something different or tribal food, you have to go to Sesame restaurant. Chefs Multi Cuisine serves good food within a reasonable budget. Fast food chain shops KFC, Domino's, Subway can be found in Shillong city. And in any restaurant, non-veg or veg thali is available for 180 to 200 rupees, which is enough for one meal. Besides, Shillong is also famous for various street foods like momos and thokma.

The best place for shopping is Police Bazar in Shillong. Police market is not an option for shopping. If you want to buy local food such as orange honey, cinnamon, cherry brandy, etc., you can go to a place called Sohrabazar. This place is on the way to Cherrapunji.

Emergency Phone Number Shillong Police Headquarters – 91 364 2224400 Meghalaya Tourism Department – ​​91 364 226220