5 beautiful tourist place in Meghalaya you must explore

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Mar 14, 2024, 12:14 PM IST

The "home of clouds," Meghalaya, is referred to as "the entry point of the northeast." Meghalaya is a stunning state with unparalleled natural beauty in all its forms. There are lots of interesting tourist attractions to discover there.
 

Meghalaya is the most beautiful state among the seven sisters. The state is covered from east to west and from north to south with innumerable waterfalls, caverns, and pure lakes and rivers.

The best element is that its tribes, who have lived in an oral tradition for many years, set an example by coexisting peacefully with nature and refraining from exploiting it for personal gain. Their exceptional Living Root Bridges, impeccable hygiene, calling each other by song, and a host of other activities make them unique.

With all of its incredible, unfathomable ways, it still ranks among the most beautiful states in India to visit. Listed here are 7 places that you can visit:

1. Cherrapunjee:
Cherrapunjee, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Meghalaya, is a village in the foothills of the South Khasi Hills. It is well-known for its fossil-filled caves, waterfalls, and live-rooted bridges. The finest spot to find out about the Khasi tribe is Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra. When the monsoon approaches in Meghalaya, Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, comes to life. 

2. Shillong:
Every journey to Meghalaya, whether it's a honeymoon trip or a family holiday, begins in Shillong, the well-known hill station of North East India, which is fondly referred to as the “Scotland of the East” because of its undulating hills and valleys. Without a doubt, Shillong is the most popular tourist destination in Meghalaya because of its good weather, low pollution levels, stunning Khasi Hills scenery, charming lakes, and bustling marketplaces.

3. Kongthong, The Singing Village;
One of the most popular destinations in Meghalaya these days is this distinctive village. The unique feature of this community is that residents communicate with one another by whistling. One of the greatest things to do on a trip to Meghalaya is definitely to take a tour of this distinctive village, chat with the locals, and discover the background of a name like this.

4. Mawlynnong, Asia’s Cleanest Village:
Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia, has gained recognition recently on a global scale. It is 79 kilometers away from Shillong and another excellent location to see the Khasi people's well-preserved customs. Every part of the village has an environmentally appropriate trash can, and you will enjoy exploring every area of the region in the middle of unadulterated nature.

5. Dawki
Every year, a large number of people who enjoy water activities visit Dawki, the border town of Meghalaya. Due to its proximity to the Umngot River, the neighboring villages of Shnongpdeng and Darrang, and its location, it is considered one of the top attractions in Meghalaya. Of all these, the Umngot River's glistening, clean water is the most popular tourist destination.

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