Travel to Meghalaya

Meghalaya, literally the Abode of Clouds, is home to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on planet earth. Travel to Meghalaya, one of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India, by Air from Kolkatta or Guwahati; by Helicopter from Guwahati airport; by train from Guwahati station; by Bus again from Guwahati or by taxis.

Travel to Meghalaya for its awesome scenic beauty that includes, several rainfed rivers, deep gorges, beautiful waterfalls and a number of lakes.

Meghalaya is rich in natural resources. The minerals found in the mines of this state include Uranium, Coal, Limestone, Kaolin, Silimanite and Granite.

The populace of Meghalaya comprises of three main tribes: Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. Each has its own ways of worship, differing festivals and customs. The Meghalaya travel guides are able to provide the festival calendar, to plan your travel appropriately.

Important festivals of each tribe:
Wangala or Dance of Hundred Drum festival is a harvest festival of the Garos, observed in the honour of 'Satyong', the God of fertility.

Nongkrem Dance is also a harvest festival, observed to request for peace and prosperity of the community, by the Khasi tribe. Jaintias celebrate Behdienkhlam in July after the sowing period is over.

Travelling to Meghalaya is a must for those who are interested in Eco-tourism, rich as the state is in bio-diversity with its thick forests. Mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking & hiking and water sports beckon those who travel to Meghalaya for adventure and adrenalin rush.

Meghalaya Travel Guide

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Meghalaya’s two National Parks and three Wildlife Sanctuaries offer ample opportunities to wildlife enthusiast to encounter rare animals e.g. the slow loris, bear and several types of deer, among others. Nearly five hundred natural limestone and sandstone caves located across the state, include some of the longest and deepest caves in the sub-continent .

While Cherrapunji is a major reason to travel to Meghalaya, it is not the only one. Several waterfalls, like Elephant Falls, Shadthum Falls, Weinia falls, Bishop Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Langshiang falls and Sweet Falls, the hot springs at Jakrem, Umiam Lake, Thangkharang Park, the Eco-park, the Botanical Garden and Lady Hydari Park, all summon us for travelling to Meghalaya.

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Travel guides also tell us about a variety of reptiles found in this state, including python, cobra, coral snake and vipers. Meghalaya travel guides tell us about the various star and non-star category hotels. Besides, Meghalaya travel guides also inform about us about diverse crafts that can be purchased from the locals.