Places to Visit in Meghalaya

Complete information about the Places to visit in Meghalaya, How to Reach the place, Festivals celebrated

Meghalaya is the state in India. Meghalaya means abode of the clouds. The state is about 300km long and about 100 km wide and is bounded on north and east directions by Assam and south and west directions by Bangladesh. The state is the home for Garos, Jaintias and Khasis the 3 major tribal populations. The language spoken by the population in Meghalaya is English.

The State is famous for Caves, beautiful Waterfalls, Parks and Natural Bridges.

Best Time to Visit Meghalaya

Best Time to Visit Meghalaya is from October to June.

Festivals

Wangala Festival – Important event of Garos. This festival is held in November for a week every year.

Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem – Important festival of Khasis held in April for 3 days every year.

Behdiengkhlam – Important dance festival of Jaintias held in July after the sowing.

Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

Meghalaya is the hotspot for offering the best places to visit in Meghalaya Holidays, Family Trips, and Honeymoon. The places to visit in Meghalaya are Shillong, Guwahati, Cherrapunjee, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Mawsynram, Nongriat, Mawphlang, and Balphakram National Park.

How to Reach

Shillong Airport to Meghalaya – 124 KM

Guwahati Railway Station to Meghalaya – 189 KM

Shared Cabs, Taxis are available to reach the place from the respective places from the airport and railway station.

Address

Meghalaya, India.

Tourism in Meghalaya:

Shillong

Shillong is referred to as “Scotland of the East” and is one of the most popular cities in India. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and is the district headquarters of East Khasi Hills. The city is the gateway to Meghalaya. The city is surrounded by the pine trees. The hill station is known for its tradition and picturesque sights. Shillong is famous for its cavings, heavy rainfalls, beautiful landscapes, culture, tallest waterfalls, and music.

Best time to Visit

2 to 4 Days

Places to visit in Shillong

Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Don Bosco Museum, Umiam Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Butterfly Museum, Ever-Living Museum, Kyllang Rock, Mawphlang and many more places to visit in Shillong.

Best time to Visit Shillong

The best time to visit Shillong is from September to May.

How to Reach

Shillong airport to Shillong – 31 KM

Guwahati Railway Station to Shillong – 97 KM

Shillong Bus Station to Shillong – 3 KM

Address

Shillong, Meghalaya- 793001.

Guwahati

Guwahati is the gateway to the Seven Sister North-East India. Guwahati is the city located on the banks of Brahmaputra River and is the capital of Assam. The word ‘Guwa’ meaning Areca Nut and ‘Haat’ meaning Market and is the political capital of Assam. After Kolkata, Guwahati is the 2^nd largest Metropolitan City in Eastern India. Guwahati is the home for the number of old temples that have a number of interesting stories and myths.

Time to be spent

1 to 2 Days

Places to Visit in Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple, Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Umananda Temple, Assam State Museum and Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra are the places to visit in Guwahati.

Best time to Visit Guwahati

October to March is the best time to visit Guwahati.

How to Reach Guwahati

Guwahati Railway Station to Guwahati – 6 KM

Guwahati Airport to Guwahati – 28 KM

Guwahati Bus Station to Guwahati – 5 KM

Address

Guwahati, Assam – 781024.

Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee is referred to as the “Meghalaya’s Dew Drop”. The town is the wettest place on Earth. Waterfalls are the main attraction of the place. The place is the perfect hotspot for the refreshment from inside. The original name of the town is Sohra and the meaning of the town is ‘Land of Oranges’.

Time to be spent

1 to 2 Days.

Places to Visit in Cherrapunjee

Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave Road, Kynrem Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Seven Sister Falls are the places to visit in Cherrapunjee.

Best Time to Visit

September to May is the best time to visit Cherrapunjee.

How to Reach

Best way to reach Cherrapunjee is from Shillong or Guwahati through Taxi.

Address

Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya- 793108.

Dawki

Dawki Town is the border between India and Bangladesh, located in the West Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya. The place is must-visit for nature lovers and travelers. The town is famous for its crystal clear water of River Umngot. The calm nature of Dawki and the water flowing in the River Umngot is the perfect mash-up for all kinds of tourists. The place is famous for its River, Waterfalls, boat shikars, and many more.

Time to be spent

 1-2 Days

Best Time to Visit

November is the best time to Visit Dawki

Places to visit in Dawki

River Umngot, Jaflong Zero Point, Dawki Boating Point, Byrdaw Falls, Kudengrim Tourism.

How to Reach

Guwahati Airport to Dawki – 192 KM

Guwahati Railway Station to Dawki – 173 KM

Shillong Bus Station to Dawki – 81 KM

Address

Dawki, Meghalaya – 793109.

Mawsynram

Mawsynram is heaven for rain lovers, located 1400metres above the sea level. It is one of the best tourist attractions of India. A large pointed rock rises up from the ground of the cave took the shape of Shivling. The word ‘Maw’ in Mawsynaram means ‘Stone’. The place has heavy downpours.

Places to visit in Mawsynram

Krem Dam, Lum Symper, Mawjymbuin Caves are the places to visit in Mawsynram.

Time to be spent

1 Day.

Best time to Visit

September to November is the best time to visit.

How to Reach

Shillong Railway station to Mawsynram – 60 KM

Shillong Airport to Mawsynram – 50 KM

Mawsynram Bus Station to Mawsynram – 1 KM

Address

Mawsynram, Meghalaya – 793113

Nongriat

Nongriat is the village located in East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. Three functional root bridges are within the village. The flawless area within the tropical region, with the stunning natural and handi-craft, is its living root bridges.

The trip to Meghalaya gives pleasure and a breath-taking view of nature. The place is enclosed by greenery and beautiful butterflies and witness the creation of villager’s innovation on engineering architecture.

Places to Visit

Thangkharang Park and Rainbow Falls are the places to visit in Nongriat.

Time to be spent

1-2 Days.

Best time to Visit

September to November is the best time to visit Nongriat.

How to Reach

Shillong Airport to Nongriat – 91 KM

Shillong Railway Station to Nongriat – 65 KM

Shillong Bus Station to Nongriat – 65 KM

Address

Nongriat, Meghalaya- 793112.

Mawlynnong

Mawlynnong is the cleanest village in India located in Meghalaya. This village is known as God’s Own Garden. This is regarded as the cleanest village in the year 2003 by Discover India. This is the village in India with a 100% literacy rate. The women in this village achieved empowerment scenario.

The locals offer the best warm hospitality to the guests visiting the place in the most well-known qualities.

Best time to Visit

Best to visit throughout the year.

Places to Visit

Living Root Bridge, Balancing Rock of Mawlynnong, Byrdam Falls are the nearby places to visit.

How to Reach

Meghalaya to Mawlynnong – Approximately 150 KM.

Address

Mawlynnong, Meghalaya – 793109