Meghalaya – Famous Tourist Destination

Meghalaya is a beautiful state of India that lies in the North eastern part of the country. The state has Assam to its north and shares boundary with Bangladesh. Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya, also known as the Scotland of the East. The lush forest of the state is unique and distinct to that in the north and southern part of the country.

Shillong is the popular hill station of the area. The Shillong peak is among the highest peak in the state. The hills provide adventure activity like trekking. There is camping and lodging facility that is offered by various hotels. These activities make the place a fun filed and adventurous spot for tourists. The hilly region of Meghalaya has various waterfalls that are beautiful sites.

There are many places of interest in Meghalaya. The Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and the Garo hills has various sites for the adventure and relaxation activities. Huge monoliths, Umhang Lake, Umlawan Caves, Krang Suri falls and Pelga falls are the famous places to visit. The Mawphlang sacred forest in the Khais hill has been preserved forest with variety flora and fauna. The Nongkhnum Island is the second largest water island in Asia.

Meghalaya is certainly a pleasant surprise state that has adventure for every tourist. Those in search of peace can also get time to relax here. The state welcomes tourist all through the year, Monsoon can provide you the experience of being in ‘Cherrapunjee’ the wettest place on the earth. Shillong is well connected to all the major cities in India. The nearest airport is the Umroi airport which is just 35 km from Shillong. Gopinath Bordoloi airport in Guwahati is 128 km from Shillong and can also be an option to reach there. There are road facility available connecting the state.