Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

From the name itself, one can guess a lot about this hilly state- Meghalaya, the abode of clouds in Sanskrit. Its vast bio-diversity, dense forests, and high rainfall make Meghalaya a real destination in the eyes of tourists. The state is truly a magical destination of scenic beauty, with colourful bords and numerous rate animals.

Best Tourist Place in Meghalaya:

Cherrapunji
Balpakram National Park.
Shillong
Elephant Falls
Double-decker Living Root Bridge
Don Bosco Museum.
Kyllang Rock
Mawlynnong Village
Baghmara
Nohkalikai Falls
Mawsmai Cave
Umiam Lake
Tura
Jowai
Nongpoh
Dawki
Williamnagar
Laitlum Canyon
Mawsynram
Mawphlang Sacred Forest.

Cherrapunji‎-When hearing about Cherrapunji‎, everyone knows something about it. The land where the highest rainfall comes, making this state one of the best waterfalls tourist destinations in the world. Dain-Thlen, Kynrem, and Nohkalikai waterfalls are waiting for you, along with the most attractive places like Living-Root bridges, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco- Park, and a garden of caves.

• Balpakram National Park is the Land of Spirits. This is the place where you will find wildlife enthusiasts or wildlife photographers arriving the whole year. The animals in this state and the park attract many tourists every year. The rare animals you will find here are-Red Panda, elephants, tigers, Deer, Leopard, Wild Cows, Marbled cats, and so on. Some rare species include the Lesser Panda, Indian Bison, and Sterow.
• Shillong is the most attractive place in Meghalaya. Here you are welcomed by many animals and the species of other living beings you have never seen before. Here, major attractions are Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Wards, Lake, and Don Bosco Museum. Forested hills, pleasant climate, scenic beauty all are very attractive too. It is also the place of many dominant tribal groups like Khyrim, Mylliem, Maharam, Mallaisohmat, Bhowal, and Langrim.
• Elephant Falls, a big waterfall in Meghalaya, attracts the attention of tourists from across the world.
• Living Root Bridge-across the Umshiang waterway-is again a brilliant scenic view. The living root bridge is famous for its bridge made up of the roots of an Indian rubber tree, a 200-year-old natural bridge at a height of 2400 feet. This root bridge above a river, see glass-like water flows faster.
• The Don Bosco Museum is another attraction, and here are displayed many- expressions, antiques, clothing types, weapons. Other attractions are displayed here to demonstrate the way of life and culture of various tribes.
• Baghmara Reserve Forest is the home of elephants, feathered creatures, and langurs. Besides, the landscape-the Siju caverns, the third-longest cavern framework in the Indian subcontinent, comprises endless mazes and chambers. There are many rare species of living beings present here, which would make you surprised.
• Nohkalikai falls –waterfalls from many meters high; this is one of the most attractive waterfalls in the Indian subcontinent. This waterfall falls into a tidal pond, which is a marvel of the art of nature.
• Mawsmai Cave is a 150-meter-long cave that is really a home to many vegetation and living beings inside and around it.
• Umiam Lake-This is another attraction here in Meghalaya. This is a man-made reservoir and the electricity is produced here. The attraction here is its natural beauty in the early morning, and the state government arranged many activities here for the visitors, including a boat ride on the lake, and adventure junkies can appreciate drifting and different water sports.

Famous Food in Meghalaya:

Pumaloi
Doh-Neiiong
Tungrymba
Jadoh
Nakham Bitch
Minil Songa
Sakin Gata

Meghalaya Festivals:

Shad Suk Mynsiem
Nongkrem Festival
Behdeinkhlam Festival
Shad Sukra
Wangala Festival
Doregata Dance
Lahoo Dance

Art & Dances in Meghalaya:

Noh k jot
Shad pyllun
Shad wait
Shad Iynti
Shad nguh
Shad thma
Lah- ho
Tu hali, Krut Kba, Lur masi, Sympat kba, are agricultural dances

Music instruments in Meghalaya:

Beslie : Bamboo Flute
Tangmuri : Clarinet
Duitara: Musical instrument like a guitar with MUGA strings
Ksing/Nakra : Drums used on different occasions
Dymphong: Flat bamboo instrument
Maryngod
Marngthing
Padiah: Small drum to be beaten with fine sticks
Singthap: Side drum beaten with stick one side and hand on the other side
Tanglod: Bamboo Flute
Kisng Kynthei: Drum used for female dancers only. One side is applied wax
Shaw Shaw: Cymbals
Sharati: Flute used during a death ceremony
Sitar: Sitar

How to Reach Meghalaya:

By Air
By Train
By Road

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