Whenever there is talk of places worth visiting in the country, the name of North-East India comes to the fore, which is known for caves, waterfalls, lakes, high mountains, valleys, and amazing views of nature. Meghalaya is a beautiful state in North-East India which is considered a very good place from the tourist point of view. Meghalaya is the best example of nature where you get to feel a different world with a pleasant experience. Meghalaya is the best tourist destination to visit during summer holidays, which a large crowd comes to see. If you want, you can also visit here in the coming days. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the places worth visiting in Meghalaya. So let's know about them...
Shillong
Shillong is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. This is a hill station where thousands of tourists from every corner of the country come every year to visit. The huge lakes here attract people to visit. At the same time, Elephant Falls of Shillong is the most popular, which looks like an elephant. The view of water falling from the top of the mountain at this hill station looks very beautiful.
Umiam Lake
Located 15 kilometers north of Shillong, Umiam Lake is a man-made lake surrounded by the lush green East Khasi Hills. The spectacular view of this lake is quite attractive to the tourists. Situated amidst lush green hills, this lake offers the most picturesque views and tourists can also take a long boat ride in the lake. This is one of the best places to visit in Meghalaya.
Mawanfleur Village
Mawanfleur village of Meghalaya is known for its beauty. The people of the village are also very sweet, and they welcome the guests coming here very lovingly. Here you will get to see the local market, local art, and handicrafts. By staying here, you can stay away from the noise of the cities and spend moments of peace in this village.
Elephant Falls
Elephant Falls, located about 13 kilometers from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is one of the major tourist attractions. This waterfall presents a very captivating view, seeing the beauty of which tourists will not be able to remain mesmerized. The British named this waterfall Elephant Waterfall because the rock here looks exactly like an elephant. Situated amidst lush green forest, this waterfall is one of the most attractive waterfalls in Shillong and a wonderful place for tourists.
Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji is a small town in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. This town is also known as Churra or Sohra. Cherrapunji is famous as a tourist destination throughout the world for its rainfall throughout the year. This city also holds the world record for the highest rainfall in a year. Cherrapunji is famous for visiting high waterfalls, Sohra Bazaar, the Museum, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohkalikai Watershed, Double Decker Root Bridge, Shrines of Welsh Missionaries, First Siberian Church, Meteorological Observatory. Apart from this, the cleanest village in Cherrapunji is Mawlynnong, which is a famous tourist destination.
Mausinram
Mawsynram is a beautiful tourist place in Meghalaya. This place is known for the highest rainfall in India and it rains almost throughout the year. Its distance from Meghalaya's capital Shillong is about 60 kilometers. This is a small and very beautiful city located in Meghalaya which is considered to be the wettest place in the world. Apart from its heavy rainfall, Mausinram is also known for its lush green vegetation, beautiful waterfalls, and colorful orchids. Mausinram is full of natural beauty Truly a wonderful place where tourists can enjoy the cool climate along with the beautiful landscape of clouds.
Doki
Docky is located on the India-Bangladesh border at a distance of 95 kilometers from the capital Shillong. The dock is surrounded by big trees and greenery from all sides. Many tourist places in Doki will fascinate you. But the most famous is the Umngot river which is the identity of this place. A large number of tourists from India and abroad come to go boating in this river. Because the water of this river is so clear that the things inside the river are visible. This river is one of the cleanest rivers in India.
Latlam Canyon
If you are fond of trekking and are looking for a place for it, then Latlam Canyon can be the right place for you. This is the most popular track in the North East. This trek can be completed in approximately four to five hours. It is also very lovely to see the view of sunrise and sunset from here. Therefore, a large number of people come here and enjoy this view.
Balfakaram National Park
Balphakaram National Park is located near Gora Hills in Meghalaya. It is at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level which is one of the wonderful national parks of India. This national park is famous for its ancient beauty, geographical structure as well as rocky hills. This park is spread over approximately 220 square kilometers. Various types of animals and birds can be seen here. Apart from this, many flocks of migratory birds are also present, including the popular pitcher plant, which is known as a carnivorous plant.
Nohkalikai Falls
Nohkalikai Falls, located about 8 kilometers from Cherrapunji city, is the fourth-highest waterfall in the world. Situated amidst lush green mountains, this waterfall truly offers a wonderful view. Situated at a height of about 340 meters, Nohkalikai Falls is one of the most attractive waterfalls in the world and can be an ideal place to visit in Cherrapunji. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, Nohkalikai Falls seems like a paradise for nature lovers and is also a great place for photography.
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