Meghalaya Tour Packages – The Top 3 Most Beautiful Locations in Northeast India

Located in the laps of Eastern Himalayas, Meghalaya meaning ‘The abode of cloud’ is one of the most beautiful and calm state in Northeast India. Famous for its vast meadows and greenish environment, numbers of water falls, distinctive culture, and tall cliffs Meghalaya can be looked as picture perfect for nature as well as adventure lover. Now let’s break down the three non-negotiables when visiting this stunning state.

Shillong: The Scotland of the East

Meghalaya’s capital Shillong is known to be a beautiful hill station with cultural and modern touch to it. Located amidst the gently undulating slopes of land that abounds in pine trees, the city is nicknamed the Scotland of the East.

Ward’s Lake is an artificial lake covered by gardens and people from all around the world love visiting this place. Shillong Peak which is the highest point of the city also has wonderful vantage point of the surrounding territories. This falls is a three-step one and must not be missed after having had something to do with the city since it is just a few kilometers from the city center. Shillong also has a rich music and art culture thus the city is endowed with many cultural events and live concerts.

Cherrapunji: The females live in the Land of Living Root Bridges.

Cherrapunji also known and officially called as Sohra is called one of the wettest place of the world. There are such attractions as mountain misty vales, cascading waterfalls, and richly wooded forests in the region.

Living root bridges of Cherrapunji are one of the representations of the superior technological achievements by living organisms. 

These are not only the practical bridges, but those are very beautiful, especially made from the roots of rubber trees. You should definitely not miss the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat, but in order to get there, one needs to make a steep climb, which might be a bit tiring, but surely rewarding.

Nohkalikai Falls is also located in Cherrapunji which isn’t just the tallest plunge waterfall in India but perhaps the world. Looking at the waterfall from the viewpoint you will see water gushing into a pool of blue color surrounded by a forest.

Mawsynram: Nature’s Masterpiece

Pronounced as MawSYNram, this isolated and small village is another contender to the Cherrapunji for the wettest place on the Earth. The area is blanketed by cloud and has a high rainfall hence the unique geographical features of the region are a lush green haven.

It is popular for its caves and among all the caves in Mawsynram the Mawjymbuin is preferably famous because here is a natural formed Shiva Lingam which is actually a stalagmite. There are low lying hills around the village which is intersected by vast plains and numerous waterfalls that make some roars.

If people want the peace and quiet from the daily grind then they should pay a visit to Mawsynram. The big park and welcoming people also turn the area into quite an appealing experience.

Conclusion

Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful states of North east India and it has everything that can entice a tourist a perfect amalgamation of nature, adventure and culture. But if there is one thing that every tourist should know about Meghalaya, it is this: Every street and corner of this state is unique. Meghalaya is one of the most naturally blessed tranquil travel destinations, which welcomes tourists to explore the beauty of the nature still existing there.