All the states of India are known for their different culture and civilization.
Some of these are considered culturally rich for their mythological image, while some have become famous worldwide for their geographical conditions.
One of such states is 'Meghalaya' included in the seven sister states located on the east side of India. The state of Meghalaya is famous for its beautiful Himalayan ranges, enchanting dense forests and pulsating rivers.
This state is completely known as a hill state. Its capital is Shillong. The word Meghalaya means- Megh + Aalaya i.e. 'the house of clouds (clouds)'. Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall in the whole world. That is why it has got the status of being the wettest state of India.
Meghalaya is also famous for its varied climatic features and unique culture. Even though this state is divided into 11 different districts today, but mainly 3 tribes reside here.
They are known by the names Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. The specialty of these tribes is that they follow the tradition of matriarchal society.
That is, unlike the way the patriarchal society is prevalent in the whole of India, women are given more recognition here and after marriage, men have to come and live at their wife's house. The people here use English more along with the ethnic language.
From the point of view of tourism, the entire state of Meghalaya is special for tourists. In fact, there are many tourist places here, which keep attracting tourists coming from far and wide. Coming here, the tourists find themselves in the circle of peace and security and do not want to leave here.
According to the interest of the tourists, many different conditions exist here. Many types of activities can be done here from adventure to adventure.
With beautiful waterfalls, rain, rivers, extremely beautiful grasslands and high mountain ranges, Meghalaya provides a paradise for tourists. Let us take you to some such beautiful tourist places in Meghalaya.
1- Vaders Lake
Waders Lake is one of the historical lakes of Meghalaya. This lake is located in Shillong, the capital of the state of Meghalaya. It is a beautifully constructed artificial lake which is shaped like a horse's hoof.
The lake was once named after William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. It is said that this lake was built for the entertainment of the prisoners of that time, which is built in the middle of the city of Shillong.
Many types of green vegetation are present around the lake and a lot of colorful fish have been reared in the lake.
People come here every year to spend time in solitude, where there is neither the rush of life nor the competition to get ahead of each other, just for the scenery full of such natural beauty, relaxing valleys and peace. So panoramic views, beautiful nature and time to spend with yourself.
2- Nartiang
Nartiang is considered to be the most favorite and popular picnic spot of Meghalaya. This area sits in Jaintia Hills. Nartiang is also famous for trekking with its natural beauty and unique shades.
Here you find many wonderful caves and some such places to visit from where you cannot take your sight even if you want. This region is called the whole 'Heart of Meghalaya'.
At present, along with being a tourist place, its historical importance is also no less. In fact, it is said that years ago, the King Jaintia of this region used to reside in his capital, Jaintia East. This area is now part of Bangladesh.
When the king resided here, he declared Nartiang, a small village on the hill, as his summer capital. Due to this reason Nartiang got fame for tourism because the movement of people kept increasing here and various types of cultural relations were also established.
Now the two districts comprising West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills are collectively called Jaintia Hills. It is said that the famous Durga temple of Nartiang is also one of the main attractions of the area, which tourists are eager to see.
3- Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji is counted among the major destinations of Meghalaya. Where it rains throughout the year.
If seen, the fame of Meghalaya has been due to Cherrapunji all over the world because due to continuous rains at this place, it is prominent among the places with the highest rainfall.
Cherrapunji is locally known as 'Sohra'. This place is famous all over the world due to its cleanliness and scenic surroundings. Actually, due to the rains, the soil of this place is very light, due to which no cultivation can be done here.
This is also because due to rain, the deforestation continues and the top layer of the soil has become very weak, due to which it gets washed away from one place to another.
If seen from the other side, rain is a boon for this region because due to this so many beautiful and breathtaking tourist places have developed here which provide an unforgettable travel experience to the tourists.
These include Maasmai, Neh Snigthiang Falls etc. Apart from popular tourist places, Neehkalikai Waterfalls (which is one of the largest waterfalls in the country) are located.
4- Masinram
Masinram is a beautiful tourist destination in Meghalaya located near Cherrapunji. There are beautiful views and such natural possibilities that nature lovers love this place. The literal meaning of Masinram is 'Mao' derived from the Khasi word.
This word means stone because the shape of the village settled in this area appears almost like the Shivalingam, hence this area is called Masinram.
This earth provides tourists visiting here with a beautiful experience as well as an opportunity to enjoy spectacular views. Masinram area is also world famous for the stalagmite collected from here.
Tourists visiting this place can also enjoy the rains here. So if you also like this type of rainy weather then this place is like heaven for you.
5- Meghalaya State Museum
The State Museum of Meghalaya State is the center of special attraction for the tourists visiting here.
There is a museum made of different types of things which gives a great experience to the tourists. Actually in this museum there are very beautiful artifacts made from the time of the tribals.
Along with this, collection of ancient scriptures has also been brought here, which makes tourists familiar with the culture and civilization here. Lechumier has also been constructed in the Central Library complex of this museum, which is protected by the Government of Meghalaya.
In this way, this region can provide a lot of information for the people who want to know and understand about Meghalaya. So you must come here.
6- Elephanta Fall
Elephanta Falls is one of the beautiful attractions of Meghalaya. This place is most famous among the places that receive the highest rainfall.
Please tell that this place falls on the way to Cherrapunji. Elephanta Falls here attracts tourists with its thrilling views. This area is about 12 kilometers away from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
Let us tell you that in ancient times this place was addressed as Shaid Lai Pateng Khoshi but the British renamed it as Elephanta Call.
Here the waterfall falling from a height and the beautiful valleys surrounded by it attracts tourists. So by coming here you must definitely enjoy these views.
7- Uniyam
Uniyam area is one of the important tourist places in Meghalaya. This place is located at a distance of about 17 kilometers from Shillong. The 'Uniyam Water Sports Complex' is located here. It is a fun place for tourists.
Here only water is visible far and wide, that is, a large reservoir of water has been built here as a tourist spot. Many such activities are organized in this water sports complex, in which the mind becomes very happy by participating.
Boating can also be enjoyed by coming here. Along with this, the interesting thing about this place is that tourists here enjoy the delicious food of the floating restaurant. If you are also fond of this type of water sports and want to enjoy floating restaurant, then you can fulfill your hobbies by coming to this place.
8- Shillong
Shillong is the capital of the state of Meghalaya and is very famous among the places to visit. It is such a hill station that has the facility to reach from almost all the directions of the country.
The capital city of Meghalaya, Shillong is named after a deity v-shylong. Shillong Hill Station is also known as 'Scotland of the East' and 'Abode of the Clouds'. Shillong is situated at an altitude of 1491 meters above sea level.
The name of Shillong is leading among the highest peaks located in Meghalaya and these peaks look like the hills of Scotland, due to which the region has been named Scotland of the East.
So, if you want to see the views of attractive mountains, high mountains and waterfalls, forests and rivers, then by coming to this place you can get acquainted with every state of Meghalaya, which gives you a pleasant experience.
9- West Garo Hills
The hills of West Garo are one of the most beautiful tourist places in Meghalaya. This mountainous area takes the form of plain only in the areas situated on the banks but most of it is hilly.
This area is the second most populous district of Meghalaya and is also considered to be the second largest city. The Garos, a dominant tribe in the region, belong to the Bodo families of Tibetan Burmans.
It is these tribes that give place to the matrilineal society and are considered one of the rare tribes. Many biosphere reserves, lakes and beautiful hills reside in Garo Hills, so tourists are always excited to come here.
In fact, apart from these attractive hills, there are also many such places which are famous for their mythological importance and culture. Rang Pani and Bhait Bari are prominent in these areas.
Tura, Chibragre Pelga Falls, Nokrek Biosphere Reserve and Rongbang are some of the major attractions of the region.
Apart from these, this area is said to be very famous for the production of oranges here, in which Sasatgre village has a leading position.
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