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Tourist Places in Meghalaya & Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

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 Explore The Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya & Famous Tourist Places In meghalaya

Meghalaya Places to Visit

Meghalaya is one of the beautiful Northeastern states of India. Shillong is the capital of this state. From Meghalaya, Shillong is 111 kilometers away. Here you can witness breathtaking waterfalls, high plateaus, rivers, meadows, mountain ranges, etc. You can see most of the tropical forests here. Popular tourist places in Meghalaya are Cherrapunji, Tura City, Shillong, Nongpoh, etc.

Meghalaya Tour: Best Tourist places in Meghalaya

1. Meghaaya State Museum

Meghaaya State Museum

Here you can see many artifacts and ancient scriptures. The State Government of Meghalaya maintains this MUSEUM. You can visit this museum in the State Central Library Complex. The museum’s main activities are in the areas of acquisition, exhibition, preservation, publication, and mediation. An additional gallery was established at the State Museum, now known as Williamson’s Saury Museum.

2. Double-Decker Living Root Bridge (Tourist places in Meghalaya)

double decker living root bridge: Tourist places in Meghalaya

The  Double Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge in Mageria, India. It can be reached by a 45 km trek from Cherrapunji. The hike is 6500 steps. It is the most amazing and beautiful place in Meghalaya. It is situated at an altitude of 2400 feet and it is 3 kilometers long., This living root bridge is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the world.

3. Balpakram National Park (Sightseeing spots in Meghalaya)

balpakram national park: Tourist places in Meghalaya

Balpakram National Park is home to one of the world’s rarest animals, the red panda, or red panda as it is commonly called. Valpakulam is known for its forested gorges that are now part of the National Park. The park also includes the Valpakulam plateau and adjacent forests. This park was established in 1986. It is situated near the Garo Hills, at an altitude of 3000 feet. Balpakram means ‘Land Of The Everlasting Winds’.

4. Nohsngithiang Falls (Tourist places in Meghalaya)

nohsngithaiang falls: Tourist places in Meghalaya

Nohsngithiang Falls (also known as Seven Sisters Falls or Mawsmai Falls) is a seven-part waterfall located 1 km south of Mawsmai village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India.It is situated 4 kilometers away from Cherrapunji and it is located in Mawsmai Village. Height of this waterfall is 1033 feet that’s why it is one of the tallest waterfalls in India.

5. Jainta Hills: One of the Beautiful tourist places in Meghalaya

jainta hills: Tourist places in Meghalaya

It is a part of the former Jaintia Kingdom and also it is an important part of Patkai Hills. It is covered with natural flora, mineral wealth and spread across the Indo-Myanmar border.East Jaintia Hills district is one of 11 districts in Meghalaya. East Jaintia Hills district was created on 31st July 2012 with its headquarters in Khliehriat following the division of the former Jaintia Hills district into East Jaintia Hills district and West Jaintia Hills district.

6. Nohkalikai Waterfalls (Tourist places in Meghalaya)

Nohkalikai Waterfalls

It is 4th highest waterfall in the world. Height of this waterfall is 335 meters.The name of the waterfall, which means ‘jumping off Kalikai’ in Khasi, is related to the legend of a local Likai woman who jumped off the cliff next to the waterfall. Legend has it that in a village called Langjirte, upstream of the Nokarikai Falls, there lived a woman named Likai, who had to remarry after the death of her husband.

7. Mawsmai Cave : One of famous tourist places in Meghalaya

mawsmai cave

The cave is also famous for its fossils, some of which can be discovered by looking closely at the walls and strata. The 10 longest caves in the country (and more) are all in Meghalaya.This cave is like a maze and the length of this cave is 150 kilometers. In this cave you can see glowing lights and countless stones. You should visit this mysterious cave which is 6 kilometers away from the center of Cherrapunji.

8. Williamagar : One of Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

williamnagar : best tourist places in Meghalaya

The site of William Nagar is of historical importance as it was the site of the last major resistance of the Garro tribe to the British invasion of the Garro Hills in 1837.This place is named after Captain Williamson A Sangma, the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya and now it is the headquarters of the East Garo Hills district.

9. Baghmara (Tourist places in Meghalaya)

baghmara

The place is famous for its delicious fish and has historical maritime trade ties with Bangladesh. It was also the birthplace of Meghalaya’s first prime minister, Williamson his Captain Sangma, who always represented the Bagmara constituency.It is situated 4 kilometers away from city of Meghalaya. Here you can see lakes, rivers, hills and Baghmara Reserve Forest in which birds, langurs and elephants live.

10. Jowai City (Travel destinations in Meghalaya)

jowai

A very beautiful destination, Jowai lies in the Jaintia Hills, the heart of Meghalaya. The region is known for its unique scenic beauty. Surrounded by the Mindu River on three sides, it is cool in winter and pleasant in summer.It is located in Jaintia Hills where you can also see The Thadlaskan Lake and Lalong Park. This place reflects the lifestyle of the people and it is a mix of vast heritage and cultures.

11. Tura city

The Gura tribe’s administrative and cultural hub is Tura. One must pass through this town in order to reach well-known tourist spots including Balpakram, Nokrek, and Siju Cave Chitmang Peak. Tura is home to numerous streams and water falls. Rongbangdare, Pelgadare, Gandrak Falls, among others, are a few of the water falls.This big city is located in the west part of Garo hills, where you can see Nokerek National Park. This national park is 12 kilometers away from the Tura City.

12. Cherrapunji (Tourist places in Meghalaya)

cherrapunji

Cherrapunji is famous for its living root bridges, the result of bioengineering practiced by the locals. The bridge can support 50 people at a time and is spectacular to watch (although his unique two-tiered root bridge requires at least a 2-hour trek for him).Here you can see pristine surroundings and also you can witness mesmerising climate. You can experience different environment here. Here you can visit many Waterfalls. Don’t forget to visit this amazing and beautiful place. Cherrapunji is also one best places in Meghalaya to visit .

Other beautiful best places in Meghalaya

  • Seven Sisters Falls

  • Siju Cave

  • Air Force Museum

  • Rainbow Falls

  • Wah Kaaba Falls

  • Latalum Canyon

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