5 Best Places To Visit in Meghalaya in 2022

One of the seven North-eastern states of India, Meghalaya is known for its dense forests, monsoons, varied bio-diversity, cultures and traditions. Literally meaning ‘Abode of Clouds’ the scenic beauty of Meghalaya is unparallel with its lush green surroundings and pleasant weather. Home to numerous sightseeing points such as Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Double-decker Living Root Bridges, Balpakram National Park, Dawki River, Cherrapunji and many more the state of Meghalaya is usually packed with tourists throughout the year. Famous for its waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, hills and lakes, the destination has something to offer to every kind of tourist be it adventure, leisure or a family trip. Here is your guide to some of the best places to include in your Meghalaya packages to make the most of your trip.

5 Best Places to Visit in Meghalayas

From the placid hills of Shillong to living root bridges of Cherrapunjee, to famous waterfalls and national parks, there are many things for your to explore here. Check our list of best places to include in your tour packages for Meghalaya to know more.

Shillong: Popularly known as the ‘Scotland of East’ due to its rolling hills that resembles Scotland. The first one to include in you Meghalaya tour packages is Shillong. Popularly known as the ‘Scotland of the East’, Kodaikanal is known for its scenic beauty, lush green surroundings and placid hills. Home to numerous sightseeing points such as Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Wards, Lake, and Don Bosco Museum, it is one of the best place to explore in Meghalaya. 

Cherrapunjee: Also known as Sohra, Cherrapunjee one of the wettlest places on earth mainly due to the high amount of rainfall it receives. Cherrapunjee is popular for its living root bridges, Mawsmai cave, and Seven sisters falls which also makes up for some of the most famous tourists attractions here. Surrounded by lush greenery and scenic surroundings, the town if famous for its waterfalls. It is definitely one of the best place to add in your Meghalaya tour package.

Nohkalikai Waterfalls: Cascading from a height of 340 metres, Nohkalikai waterfalls in Meghalaya is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Located at a distance of 7.5 from the town of Cherrapunjee, these waterfalls are the perfect example of the saying ‘nature at its best’. Cascading from such an height, the water falls amid the lush green forests into the stunning turquoise waters making for a spellbound view for the visitors. Make sure to include this in your Meghalaya tour packages to explore the best of this state.

Balpakram National Park: Another one of the best places to include in your tour packages for Meghalaya, is Balpakram National Park. A national park in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, nestles at an altitude of 910 m close to the Bangladesh border. Balpakram National Park is knows for housing the rarest species of animal- the red panda or the lesser panda. It is also home to other species of animals such as deer, Gibbons, Capped Langur, Stump Tailed Macaque, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Himalayan Black Bear and many more.

Double-decker Living Root Bridge: Located in a small village of Nongriat in the East Khasi Hills, this Double Decker Bridge in Meghalaya is made from the rubber tree and  is a fascinating site to visit. This 3 km long bridge is settled at a height of 2400 m, and has Umshiang river flowing beneath it making it stunning site to witness. Surrounded by waterfalls, root bridges and thick forests, the place is laden with scenic abundance. 

With so much to offer, the list of best places to include in your Meghalaya packages can be quite extensive. These are some of our best picks that will help you get a gist of what the destination has to offer. Make sure to include one of the places next time you plan a trip to Meghalaya.