What to see
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. The central and eastern part of the state is decked by the Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, is an imposing plateau with rolling grasslands, hills and river valleys. The Garo Hills, which form the western part of Meghalaya, is home to many rivers.
Meghalaya Special
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.
Fairs and 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.
Hotels
The state of Meghalaya offers a number of hotels in the state capital Shillong and other areas of the State. These hotels in Meghalaya ensure a comfortable stay while you are on tour to India.
Hotels
Tourist Destinations Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth forms an important tourist destination in Meghalaya. It is located at a distance of 56km from Shillong and is a lush green hillside, dotted with orchids and covered with mist.
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