Meghalaya is a small state situated in the northeastern part of India. The enchanting state of Meghalaya is punctuated by spectacular hills. This fascinating state occupies a vast area of 22, 429 square kilometers. It is bordered by Assam on the north and on the south by Bangladesh. The capital city of Meghalaya is Shillong, which has a total population of about 260,000.
More than one-third of the state of Meghalaya is occupied by forestlands. The state is home to beautiful subtropical forests that are renowned for its biodiversity. The picturesque state of Meghalaya houses a comprehensive collection of plants, birds and animal species. It is also sometimes known as the Meghalaya Plateau.
The state is dotted with Archean rock formations. These formations have rich deposits of precious minerals including silimanite, uranium, limestone, and coal. The spectacular state of Meghalaya is also home to many gorgeous rivers. The important rivers of Meghalaya are located in the Garo Hills region. Bhupai, Nitai, Simsang, Dareng, Bhogai, Bandra, Sanda and Daring are the famous rivers of the Garo Hill region.
Meghalaya has a moderate climate. It experiences an average annual rainfall of up to 1200 cm in certain parts thus giving it the name of being the wettest state in India.
What to see in Meghalaya
The state of Meghalaya is one of the 'seven-sisters' of the northeast and offers you many places of tourist interest that you can visit on your tour.
Wildlife: The picturesque state has three beautiful wildlife sanctuaries and 2 spectacular National Parks. Meghalaya boasts of the dense subtropical forests, which are home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna.
The renowned tourist attractions in Meghalaya include the Krem Liat Prah and the spectacular Umiam Lake. The beautiful state of Meghalaya also offers ample opportunities for fun and adventure. The state of Meghalaya has also carved a niche as an important adventure tourism destination of India. The international visitors can undertake various recreational pursuits in the state including hiking, trekking, rock climbing and mountaineering. The foreign tourists coming for Sightseeing in Meghalaya can also engage in a wide variety of water sports.
The state is popularly called the 'abode of clouds' with the Cherrapunjee region located in the Khasi region receiving the heaviest rainfall in the word. On your tour to Meghalaya you can visit the region, home to many roaring waterfalls.
Festivals: The most popular amongst the festivals in Meghalaya is Wangala. The festival takes place after the harvest season, apart from ritual prayers and sacrifices; the festival involves men and women dancing on the beat of elongated drums.
Caves: The state of Meghalaya offers a lot of opportunities to the adventure seekers, with its many deep, dark caves where one can see beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Trekking: You can make your tour more adventurous while enjoy parasailing in the state capital Shillong or trekking through state's craggy terrain.
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