Meghalaya – The Land of Luxuriant Wonders

This is where the nature shows its best. A place with fascinating natural charms, rich flora & fauna and wonderful customs and cultures, Meghalaya is a really paradise for travelers. ‘Meghalaya’, even the name itself means a land of flouting clouds, is a place that can raise one’s spirits to the clouds’ height with an unmatched natural beauty and a mesmerizing range of tourism attractions to discover. Visit to this scenic heaven lets the travelers explore a number of adventurous activities too.

Undoubtedly, tour to Meghalaya is the experience of a lifetime. One would get to explore a range of tourism attractions. If you too are planning to visit this wonderland, here are some must-visit destinations of a Meghalaya tour.

Limestone Caves: These wonderful natural structures can leave any visitor spell bound. Made of limestone, these caves are located near Cherrapunjee – a place that has the highest rainfall in the world. The clamant pillars inside the cave, which are formed due to the joining of roof and floor, are an awesome creativity of the God almighty. Besides this, these caves have wonderful opportunity for adventure lovers in/around.

Elephant Falls: Situated at the fringes of the capital city – Shillong, this amazing waterfall resembles an elephant, and is endowed with a breathtaking natural beauty. This two-tier waterfall is surrounded by wonderful greenery, and is a must-visit place for nature-loving tourists to Meghalaya. Scrumptious weather conditions and scenic natural vistas make it a popular picnic spot in the state.

Barapani Lake: No matter you seek for tranquility, natural glamour or the fun-filled adventure, Barapani Lake has it all. This beautiful natural site attracts a large number of travelers who wish to have a vacation experience full of thrill and pleasure. The lake is line-up by many tourism facilities which offer the travelers a flavor of modernization.

Khasi Hills: Among the most beautiful hills in India, Kashi Hills have long been a popular holiday destination in Meghalaya. Other than its scintillating natural bounties, the hill is known for Cherrapunjee – geographically famous to be the wettest place on the earth. Besides this, an astounding variety of of tourism attractions in/around including the Botanical Garden, the Ward’s lake and Butterfly Museum make it place to be during holidays in Meghalaya.

Nongkhnum Island: After Majuli Island in Assam, this is the second largest river island in Asia. It’s about 14 km from Nongstion, the district headquartered of Western Khasi Hills, and covers 25 sq.km of area. This fascinating island is formed where the Kynshi River is branched into the Phanliang River and the Namliang River. This beautiful sandy shore provides scenic vistas of surrounding rivers and forests along with a range of adventure activities. Thousands of travelers from different parts of the country come here to spend quality time with their loved ones.