BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MEGHALAYA
Monsoon is one of the seasons for wanderers to goon nature exploration. Although Indian subcontinent has variety of landscapes to choose from the northeast remains a region barely touched. I had the opportunity to visit Meghalaya with my family last monsoon and although we went in with no expectations but were bewitched with natures enthralling beauty.
The wild waterfalls, lush green meadows, green decorated trees, wild birds, creepy insect chirpings create a haunted melo one from that of the scary movies irrespective of it the monsoon in Meghalaya is beauty of unparalleled.
Top places to visit:
• The Seven sister waterfalls or Nohsngithiang Falls – situated in Sohra/ Cherrapunji, considered tallest waterfall in India, it is seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hill Districts. Height of 315 meters (1,033 ft) Width of 70 meters (230 ft)
• Nohkalikai Falls -Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. The height of the fall is 340 meters (1,115 ft).
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• Mawsmai Cave- Narrow, rugged limestone cave with dimly lit access point, low overhangs, uneven footing, narrow streams flow on the walls which show fossilized remains.
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• Elephant Waterfalls- located 12kms away from Shillong city, it is a three-step waterfall
• Mawsynram village- known as the wettest place on earth is 60kms from Shillong receives annual rainfall of 11,842mm
• Mawjymbuin Cave – located near Mawsynram is known for its natural Shiva lingam and dripping stalactites, this sacred spot is one of the must-visit caves in Meghalaya during monsoons.
• Living Root Bridges – are a kind of tree shaping in which rivers are spanned by bridges formed out of the roots of ficus plants.
• Double decker root bridge/ Nongriat village- made from living tree roots covers a length of 50m and is 5ft in width
• Umongot river or Dawki river- located at the bottom of Jaintia hills, this village shares border with Bangladesh. Dawki river is known for its crystal-clear waters.
• Shillong Peak – Cloud-covered panoramic views of Shillong
• Ward’s Lake – A serene stroll in natures embrace, a must visit for families.
