How to Reach Meghalaya

Meghalaya is one among the seven sisters of North East. As the name defines it is “abode of the clouds”. The state is blessed with magnificent landscapes.

The beauty of lush green forests, foggy hills and wandering clouds will immediately capture your mind.

The quietness of the hills and the gushing of streams have their own charm, so Meghalaya is the perfect holiday destination to soothe your tired body and soul.

Meghalaya shares its border with Assam and Bangladesh. The entire Meghalaya is divided in divisions of Garo hills, Khasi hills and Jaintia hills. The place is home of many tribes like Khasi, Garo and Jaintia.

The cultural difference of the tribes lends a magical charm to the state. The climate varies from season to season. The summers are warm and humid while the winters are very pleasant and chill. The best time to visit Meghalaya is the winters. There are adequate ways of transportation to reach Meghalaya.

By Road: - Road transportation has the best network in the state. The public transport services efficiently link all the important places of Meghalaya.

The National Highway No. 40, 44, 51 and NH 62 connects the state with other parts of the country. You can take public transportation or hire Taxis from Guwahati.

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There are tourist buses available in almost every city. They provide you a package trip. The tourist buses are luxurious and comfortable for journey. They are economical also. Enjoy the glimpse of natural beauty of the state during your journey by bus.

By Air: - There is no airport in Meghalaya. The nearest airport is in Guwahati which is 128kilometers away from Shillong. Helicopter service is available between Guwahati and Shillong.

It takes half an hour to reach Shillong from Guwahati by helicopter. You can also go to Tura from Guwahati by helicopter, it takes one hour. This means of transportation is very economical and convenient. You can experience an excellent overview of the state from helicopter. The Helicopters land at Umroi Helipad.

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By Rail: - There is no rail connectivity between Meghalaya and rest of the India. The state lacks on rail service. The nearest railway station is Guwahati. From there you can continue your journey by road or by air whichever is convenient to you. Whenever you plan a holiday in Meghalaya look out for the different packages offered by tour and travel Companies. They offer an economical and comfortable tour, so that you can enjoy your holidays.

Maps of Meghalaya

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