Meghalaya, the home of clouds, is a mystical place where you get the chance to literally move through the clouds. Shillong also known as “Scotland of the East” is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya and is one of the most beautiful hill stations of East India. Travelling through beautiful pine trees and listening to whistles of wind in will remind you of your favourite hill station stories. The frequent sprinkling rains and rainbows of Meghalaya will give you the feeling of far western lands of England and Scotland.
Meghalaya is the go-to destination for Northeast India. Whether it's a quick weekend visit, or a weeklong trip, Meghalaya is always worth exploring while travelling to Northeast. You can always explore Meghalaya according to the amount to time you have in your hand. The cloudy landscapes with the lakes and waterfalls, and the unique cultures of the local tribes make it an ideal getaway destination. Here is a list of destinations in Meghalaya which offers some of the best sightseeing experience in Northeast India:
Serial Number | Destination | Worth visiting for |
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1 | Shillong |
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2 | Cherrapunji (Sohra) |
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3 | Dawki |
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4 | Mawlynnong - Asia's Cleanest Village |
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5 | Jowai |
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6 | Mawsynram - The wettest place on Earth |
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Disclaimer: This list is a compilation of the tourism destinations accessible through vehicles. The list is NOT sorted or ordered by any parameter (including beauty of that place - Beauty is subjective, and it lies in the eyes of the viewer). Each of these places have their own beauty and offers unique and pleasant sights during different time of the year.
Krang Suri Waterfalls (Jowai)
Nohkalikai Falls (Cherrapunji)
Umiam Lake (Shillong)
Umngot River (Dawki)
Krang Suri waterfalls is famous for its blue water.
Mawsynram is known as the wettest place on Earth as it receives highest amount of Rainfall in a year.
The double-decker living root bridge is located in the Nongriat village near SOhra (Cherrapunji). It can only be accessed through walking (hiking/trekking).