Meribha’s guidebook

Driving or riding to Meghalaya (and around) is a great (and the best) option as you have views of the hills and valleys unfold before your eyes. As well as the convenience of going about at your own pace and time. You can hire a bike or a car on rent (for self-drive) in Guwahati. If you do not want to hire a self-drive, the next best thing to do is to negotiate with a taxi driver in Shillong to take you around for the duration of your stay. These drivers also double up as tour guides. Zoomcar, Zip Zap Self drive are avallable in Guwahati.

The Meghalaya sightseeing includes a plethora of places that are suitable to the travellers of all the genre. Starting with nature’s exquisiteness, the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Cherrapunjee will let the tourists catch sight of some enthralling nature’s wonders and witness the perfect blend of nature’s beauty and man’s ingenuity. The other places for sightseeing & tourist attractions in Meghalaya include Nohkalikai Waterfalls near Cherrapunjee, Umngot River in Dawki Town, Mawphlang Sacred Forest in Synrang Kaban etc.

Kaban, Laitlum Canyon from where one can get the bird’s eye view of Shillong. The cascading waterfalls of the state include, Nohkalikai Waterfalls which is considered to be India’s Tallest Plunge Waterfall and Elephant Falls which let the tourist get a refreshing retreat in the middle of a verdant forest. The other waterfalls include Sweet falls, Spread Eagle falls and Crinoline falls.

Home to an extraordinary diversity of people, Meghalaya is one of the picturesque tourist destinations of India which serves as a perfect getaway for those seeking peace and tranquillity. On visiting Meghalaya, tourists will find themselves surrounded by panoramic landscapes, cascading waterfalls, foggy hills, terraced slopes that is sure to soothe the minds of the weary travellers. In addition to this, Meghalaya tourism also emphasizes on adventure tourism which offers a plethora of activities letting the tourists get a holistic travel experience in this beautiful northeastern state of India.

The Meghalaya Tourism Office is located at Police Bazar itself at the city center. You can book city tours and various other sightseeing tours from there. They conduct tours to Cherrapunjee, Mawlynnong, Dawki and other places as well.

Nestled in the northeastern Himalayas, Meghalaya takes the distinction of being the wettest place in the world. With lush green landscapes, picturesque surroundings, white clouds and mist, Meghalaya has been successful in playing an enchanting drama which never failed to capture the heart of the travellers. A visit to Meghalaya will let you experience and relish the mesmerizing beauty of nature at its best. Travellers are requested to check Meghalaya Tourism Website for further details

In addition to this, the state even offers water sports activities near Umiam Lake and Ward's Lake where tourists can indulge in rowboats, paddle boats, sailing boating, water scooters and more. Meghalaya is famous for its fascinating caves and the important one stands out to be Mawsmai Cave which is made of limestone and are popular for the formation of stalactites and stalagmites.

Coming to the culture of Meghalaya, tourists can learn about it from the dance, music fairs and festivals taken place across the state. Out of all, the important festival of the state is Wangala or the dance of hundred drums is a harvest festival which is celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. Nongkrem Dance is a religious festival of the state which is marked by thanksgiving to God for good harvest and peace. The other dance festivals of Meghalaya include Doregata Dance, Chambil Mesara or Pomelo Dance, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem or dance of the joyful heart, Behdienkhlam and The Lahoo Dance.

Shillong’s natural attractions are the reason why tourists come here once, but the food is why they keep coming back. If you enjoy your meats, this is the place to be. Mixing it up with something from a variety of cuisines (local, North Indian, Chinese, Bengali, Assamese), one can find plenty of food stalls and restaurants dishing out yummy food. Khasi and Jaintia cuisines are the most popular of the many varieties that one can sample in Shillong.