Top 5 Attractions of Meghalaya in 2020
1. Meghalaya, Scotland of the East
Meghalaya is popularly called as the Scotland of the East. It is called so since it consists of several tourist destinations. Sohpetbneng peak otherwise called by the natives as the 'Navel of Heaven' which is a perfect tourist destination for people who are in search of peace of mind, and to relax from work pressure and also from the routine life. Elephant Falls located at a distance of about twelve kilometers from Shillong is another noted place in the state which is a stunning spot and should not be missed. Here the mountain stream falls over two consecutive falls that set along the fern-enclosed rocks to form the Elephant Falls.
Krem Mawmluh Cave is another attraction of Meghalaya and is situated near Cherrapunjee. The main specialty of this cave is that the height of the cave is 4503 meters and five rivers flows through it. Mawsynram Cave is further place to visit which is yet another amazing cave made up of stalagmite. Devotees from different parts of the state gather here as the cave bear a resemblance to 'Shivalinga'. Meghalaya is also rich with various other natural caves that are worth a watch.
2. Khasi Hills, Shillong
The Khasi Hills in Meghalaya take up the middle part of the State, which is the most well-known hills resort in north east india and is surely one among the heritage spots in the country. It is also a striking destination that attracts a mass of travelers including home and distant visitors. People should not miss this dreamy Umiam Lake that situates surrounding the sylvan hills in terrific emerald green. There is also a Water Sports Complex to be found in the lake that presents guests a variety of water riders like row-boats, cruise boats, paddle-boats, sailing boats, speed boats, water scooters and so on.
3. Cherrapunji, Places to Visit
Cherrapunji situated in Meghalaya had made a pride of place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunji is located high above the stunning valleys at about 4,500 feet above the sea level and has several amazing places to visit. It is an amazing site with continuous rain throughout the year. It is also one place in the world, where the rainfall is recorded in feet than in millimeters. Cherrapunji, the virgin land with sole charisma, possibly the only area in the whole country, where there is only one season that is monsoon. Another truth is that, it rains often at night without disturbing the day time activities.
An astonishing range of rare orchids, ferns, and moss are more common around the place. Other attraction of the place includes the Mawsmai Falls, which has enormous 1,035 feet height. It is also the fourth highest in India and is located just a few miles from Cherrapunji. People who are planning a trip here should not miss this Mawsmai Falls also.
4. Jaintia Hills Tourism Meghalaya
The Jaintia Hills stands first among the most appealing tourist attractions of Meghalaya and also is a scenic town surrounded by the stunning Myntdu River. The extremely attractive Jaintia Hills is known as the abode of the Jaintia tribes, is located in the eastern division of the Meghalaya district. The Hills are gifted by nature with plentiful rainfall, bright sunshine, green land, soaring highland, charming valleys, waving rivers, waterfalls and the pleasing streams.
5. Shillong Places of Interest
Shillong is the capital city of the state Meghalaya and is located at a height of about 1,496 meters above the sea level that becomes a dreamy landscape for the travelers. The stunning artificial Ward's Lake, to be found at the middle of the city is truly an amazing spot with the inroads finished of smooth sand stones leading to beautiful flowerbeds is worth a watch for the viewers. The picturesque beauty of the location is again sharpened by colorful lighting. People can see a diversity of foreign plants and several rare bird species at the Botanical Gardens here. Shillong Cathedral is one among the magnificence churches erected in the state when the British force stayed in Meghalaya. The church is so big that it can accommodate more than 1000 devotees at a time.
The Shillong peak is another Place of Interest that a traveler should not miss which is located at a distance of about ten kilometers from the Shillong city and approximately 1965 meters above the sea level. The place is a perfect destination for picnic journeys, since the peak presents a magnificent landscape view of the Meghalaya State. Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls and Crinoline Falls are further attractions of Shillong.