Tour to Meghalaya

Escaping in the wilderness, enjoying the looming mountains, the fresh air, the cobalt blue firmament, the whispering pines, losing oneself in the never ending mountain terrains, the bubbling brooks that break into cascading waterfalls, you are heading towards the perfect holiday destination, its Meghalaya, of course!! Known as the abode of clouds, Meghalaya consists of the Garo, Khasi and the Jaintia hills together forming the “Shillog or the Meghalaya Plateau”.

Nature

Taking the turpentine roads about 10kms from Shillong you will be enwrapped by the enamoring scenario, the spectacular Elephant Waterfall infested with the blooming Rhododendron and the chirping colorful birds. This mountainous region is invaded with enchanting waterfalls- Nohkalikai at Cherrapunjee, Dain-Thlen, Sweet Spread Eagle, Bidon, Bishop, Krangsuri, Rongbang, Imilchang located at Mawsmai.

Festivals

Festivals play an important role in the tribal people of Meghalaya. According to the Garo legend, to honor the Sun God Wangala or the 100 Drums festival is held in the Garo hills. The simple village people for whom nature play a crucial role in their lively hood show their allegiance by performing rituals and participating in dances such as the Doregata dance and the Pomelo dance which are permeated with rhythmic beats. The colorful Nongkrem dance, representing an ancient religious festival of the Khasis is performed with full gusto. Another Khasi dance that displays the entire Khasi finery is a typical thanksgiving dance while the Harvest dance of Southern Meghalaya reestablishes the importance of nature in the lives of the people of the hills. The Jaintia tribe with vibrant decorations celebrates the Behdienkhlam festival accompanied with their rhythmic lahoo dancers.

Sports

Tourists love the majestic Meghalaya lakes offering them opportunities of water sports. Archery is another sport that is very popular in Meghalaya.

Flora and Fauna

Meghalaya is a nature lover’s paradise. An exotic treasure trove of orchids graces the land. It is a botanists delight to catch a glimpse of the carnivorous pitcher plant. Bird watches specially throng to the dense forests of Meghalaya to enjoy the rare species.

This beautiful land of abundant natural beauty has immense tourist attraction. The ethnic tribes, their habitat, arts and handicrafts that form their culture attract many. A glimpse of Meghalaya will set make of you packing your rucksacks for your next trip to the mountainous terrains of Meghalaya.

• Tourist Attractions of Meghalaya
• Culture of Meghalaya
• Fairs and Festivals of Meghalaya
• Flora and Fauna of Meghalaya
• Caves of Meghalaya
• Shopping in Meghalaya
• How to Reach Meghalaya
• Places to Visit in Meghalaya
• Shillong
• Cherrapunjee
• Mawsynram
• Jaintia Hills

Meghalaya, the land infested with waterfalls, embedded with abundant natural beauty; rare species of colorful birds and blooming orchids attract many to this enchanting land. Enjoy this enchanting land of Meghalaya by logging on to northeastindia.com.