The name Meghalaya means ‘abode of clouds’ in sanskrit. It is also known as the Scotland of the East. Meghalaya has abundant rainfall and sunshine around the year and is considered to be one of the richest botanical habitats in Asia. The state has a number of valleys, highland plateaus and lush green hills and is speckled with big waterfalls. The state has an international border with Bangladesh and also borders Assam.
More about Meghalaya
The Meghalayan sky seldom remains free of clouds. The average annual rainfall is about 2600 mm over western Meghalaya, between 2500 to 3000 mm over northern Meghalaya and about 4000 mm over south-eastern Meghalaya.
How to get there
You require at least four days on the ground to make the trip worth your while.
Shillong is the closest airport, however, flights land only when the weather is good. A safer bet might be Guwahati airport in Assam and only 3 hours of a drive away. You can hire a taxi to get to Shillong town, or try the local transport options.
Meghalaya has a good system of roads that connect the various places of interest.
What you can do in Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a fascinating state. Its geography is stunning and breathtaking. If you like nature, hills, rocks and caves – this is the place for you. Coupled with the rain and clouds, this is a nature lover’s dream.
There are interesting [and some quite challenging] treks that you can try. You can’t leave Meghalaya without witnessing the living root bridges. A drive through the country side to Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong are information and interesting.
Adventure sports is a new area that has caught on well – canyoning, zip lining, kayaking to name a few.
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