There is no doubt that Meghalaya is one of the best destinations to travel to in North East India. Situated in the hill station of the eastern sub-Himalaya region in Sanskrit Meghalaya means `Adobe of clouds' and it is rightfully called so. It has the tag of the wettest place on the earth Meghalaya plays hide and seek with the Sun and rain. It is surrounded by the Khas and Garo hills, and Meghalaya offers simple and unexplored beauty to visitors.
From the Georges waterfall of Cheerapunji to the clear water of Umngot Dwaki Meghalaya is a halfway place to Heaven and earth.
Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya and is one of the most beautiful cities that you will find in Meghalaya. As it is considered to be much colder than other parts of the state and it is relatively crowded and the roads are narrow. Shillong has some good places to explore it will take at least 2 days if you want to visit Shillong completely. Museums like Don Bosco Museum, Air force museum, ever living museum, lakes like Ward Lakes and Umiam Lakes, waterfalls like Elephant fall and Sweet fall, and other attractions like Cathedral of Mary and Shillong peak are some of the sites which you have to visit while you are in Shillong.
Cheerapunji Double-decker Root Bridge is another name for this bridge which is located in one of the wettest places on earth. Double Decker Bridge Is one of the most famous in Meghalaya and is one of the popular tourist attractions. The size of the bridge is 3km and the Umishiang River flows under the bridge.
Cheerapunji was the wettest part on the earth but now Mawsynram took it over. It is located 60 km away from the capital city Shillong; naturally, this place is beautiful during Monsoon Season. But it is good to even visit in other months. It is known for its majestic view, natural reserve, and abundant flora and fauna, this place is the place that you can't miss while coming to Meghalaya.
It is the place that now receives the highest rainfall in a year and is one of the best places to visit in Meghalaya. Mawsynram offers some natural abundant and rich flora and fauna. The place where the fresh lush green landscape is covered with the dwelling cloud, it is also advised to travelers that visiting this place during the winter season would be great but visiting this place during the monsoon can ruin your trip.
Dwaki is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Meghalaya. The River serves as a great attraction in this place the flawless clear water of the river attracts most tourists. Dwaki is open for the overall year for travelers but the best time to visit Dwaki is in the summer and winter seasons from November to May. Dwaki is a great destination for photographs also where you can take some amazing photos of the river and the boat.
Meghalaya has a tropical climate the best time to visit Meghalaya is in winter from October to March. When the weather is pleasant and can witness less rain. But if you want to see the waterfall in its full glory then visiting at the end of the Monsoon season would be the best option from August to the beginning of October. As far as you want to know Meghalaya is one of the places in India where the season is quite favorable and pleasant. Places to explore in Meghalaya.
The first option to reach Meghalaya is by air. Meghalaya is slowly now opening to the rest of the world and yet there are many hidden gems yet to explore. Meghalaya's only airport and the nearest airport are in Umroi which is around 35km from the capital Shillong. Due to its poor connectivity, the other airport that people use to travel to Meghalaya is the Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati which is 128kms from Shillong.
The second option to reach Meghalaya is by road Meghalaya Transport cooperation is well-connected with several cities and neighboring states. NH 40 connects Guwahati to Shillong and I swell maintained as easy to navigate. The drive to Meghalaya is stunning and enjoyable if you love adventure and want to go on a long road trip then going via road is enjoyable.
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