Northeast India
Meghalaya
Abode of Clouds
About Meghalaya
Meghalaya is India's most unexpectedly romantic destination — a state perpetually wrapped in clouds, draped in the greenest landscapes you will ever see, and home to living root bridges that seem straight out of a fantasy novel. Shillong, the Scotland of the East, combines music, culture, and mountain beauty in a way that is deeply charming.
Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, the wettest places on Earth, offer waterfalls so dramatic they seem unreal — Nohkalikai Falls drops 340 meters into an emerald green pool. The double-decker living root bridges of Nongriat require a trek to reach, but the reward is a bridge made of living tree roots spanning a crystal clear river — a honeymoon memory unlike any other on Earth.
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Things to Do
Living Root Bridges
Trek to the double-decker living root bridges of Nongriat — one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders
Nohkalikai Falls
Stand at the edge of India's tallest plunge waterfall and be humbled by its power
Dawki River
Boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki where boats appear to float in mid-air
Shillong Night Life
Explore Shillong's famous rock music scene — the rock capital of India with great cafes and live music
Must Visit Places
Shillong
Capital city and Scotland of the East — music, food, and mountain charm
Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Wettest place on Earth with extraordinary waterfalls and living root bridges
Dawki
Border town with the famous transparent Umngot River
Mawlynnong
Asia's cleanest village with living root bridges and sky walk
Travel Tips
- ✓Inner Line Permit not required for Indian citizens
- ✓Fly to Guwahati then drive to Shillong — 3 hours
- ✓Carry rain gear even in dry season — sudden showers are common
- ✓Try Jadoh (rice with meat) and Tungrymbai for local Khasi cuisine