Meghalaya Tourism – Meghalaya Complete Travel Guide

Meghalaya which means king of clouds. Yes, Meghalaya is the king of clouds. Meghalaya is also called the Scotland of East India. The mountains, caves, waterfalls, and weather are very famous among tourists all over India. It is believed that you cannot do camping and boating like this anywhere else in Meghalaya.

Hello everyone my name is Kavin Monga and welcome to Safe Travel With Us. Today in this blog we will tell you all the tourist information related to Meghalaya. Yes, today in this blog we will give you a complete travel guide to Meghalaya. First of all, we will tell you general information about Meghalaya, its history, and geography.

Then we will tell you about the map of Meghalaya. If you want to visit Meghalaya, then you should have an idea of its map. We will try to give you an idea of the map. Then we will tell you how to make an itinerary of places to visit in Meghalaya. Which day should you plan, and which place so that you can cover maximum attractions.

Along with that, we will tell you the best places to eat in Meghalaya and how to fit them into your itinerary. Then we will talk about transportation. How to reach Meghalaya and how to visit Inside Meghalaya.

After that, we will tell you how to book hotels in Meghalaya & what types of hotels are most famous in Meghalaya. Then we will talk about which paid activities of Meghalaya you must enjoy and in the end, how much expense will it take to do all this, whether you make a luxury or inexpensive trip, how much will it cost you.

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Information about Meghalaya

Meghalaya Tourism
Meghalaya is spread over an area of about 22,500 square kilometres and the population is about 32 lakh 11 thousand. The traditional dress of Meghalaya, which is for men, is called long cloth and for women, it is called Jainsen. Meghalaya also has its own famous festival named Nongkrem Dance.

Meghalaya is one of the 8 states of North East India and at this place, the highest rainfall in the world is recorded. If you are planning a trip to Meghalaya, then our suggestion is that the best time to visit Meghalaya is during the rainy season because at the same time almost all the waterfalls of Meghalaya are active and you will get to see very beautiful views everywhere. Now let’s talk about the map of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya is surrounded by 2 places, Assam located in its north, and Bangladesh located in the south of Meghalaya. Yes, Meghalaya also shares India’s international border. Now if we look at Meghalaya according to the tourist map, then we can divide Meghalaya into 3 parts. Because the whole of Meghalaya is divided into 3 hills

On the west side of Meghalaya located the Garo Hills, in its centre located the Khasi Hills, and in its east located the Jayanti Hills. In this blog, we will discuss only the tourist attractions of Khasi and Jayanti Hills.

We have made a separate blog for Garo Hills because you may have to make another trip to cover Garo Hills. Now let’s talk about Meghalaya’s top attractions and what kind of itinerary should we make.

So that we can cover all these top attractions. If you are planning to visit Meghalaya, then make an itinerary of about 5 to 6 days. In which you can cover Khasi Hills and Jayanti Hills. Your 5-day itinerary will look like this.

Itineraries Planning

So, let’s talk about Day 1.

To come to Meghalaya, you have to first come to Shillong. To reach Shillong, you will first reach Guwahati. Whether you come by flight or train. It will take you 3 hours to reach Shillong from Guwahati and you will reach Shillong almost after lunch. Your Day 1 will be in Shillong only.

Our suggestion is that you take a hotel in Police Bazar because Police Bazar is considered to be the city centre of Shillong and spending your first night in the Police Bazaar will be a great experience. The city centre of Shillong is the Police Bazaar. You will find the biggest shopping street in Shillong. In the Police Bazaar, you will get to eat all kinds of restaurants and all kinds of local food.

On the day you reach Shillong, you can spend the whole evening in the police Bazaar. If you want, you can also buy Souvenirs of Meghalaya for your home and a police bazaar is also a great place for shopping. It is our suggestion that night you should have dinner at the City Hut Family Dhaba of Police Bazaar.

City Hut Family Dhaba is a great place for Indian and Chinese food in Shillong. You must come to this place to have dinner with your family. If you are coming to visit Meghalaya and have stayed in Shillong, then you must visit Police Bazaar and if you have gone to Police Bazaar then have dinner at City Hut Family Dhaba.

The best thing here is the service here. The waiters here have very good customer handling. City hut family Dhaba will be located at Oakland Road Shillong and the cost of eating 1 person here is approximately 300 to 400 rupees.

The timing of City Hut Family Dhaba is 11 am to 9:30 pm.

Now, our Day 2 itinerary will look like this.

We will leave from Shillong for Cherrapunji. Any taxi will be ready to take you from Shillong to Cherrapunji from the centre point of the Police Bazar.

Your shared taxi can cost about 500 rupees. While going from Shillong to Cherrapunji, you can first stop at Duwan Sing Syiem View Point. Now we were going towards Cherrapunji, now we will not get the address of the resort or hotel or not. We have just crossed Duwan Sing Syiem Bridge.

You must be seeing this bridge behind me; it is a very beautiful bridge. I won’t see it as the main attraction but is one of the very best attractions and next to it is Duwan Sing Syiem View Point. There is a very nice small market in front of this.

Maggi points and shopping carts are open. Let me show you this market. When you leave Shillong for Cherrapunji, the Duwan Sing Syiem Bridge is located on the way. Yes, this is the famous place in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya where every tourist definitely stops for about 5 minutes.

Here you will see a small picnic spot to spend time with friends and family. Where you can buy Souvenirs and take a break of 10 to 15 minutes to eat. Next to this bridge is Duwan Sing Syiem Viewpoint.

Due to this, you have to go down a few steps and you will reach to see another beautiful viewpoint of Meghalaya. So, if you are covering Meghalaya, then you must also cover Duwan Sing Syiem Bridge on the way. It’s indeed a beautiful market. There is a cafeteria, you can see Meggie’s cafeteria type at the back.

Many people are sitting here. It’s very nice weather. It will be a lot of fun at this time to eat Maggi while sitting outside. Now, moving forward your second destination will be Dainthlen Falls. The next place to visit in Meghalaya is Dainthlen Falls.

Dainthlen Falls in Sohra which we also know as Cherrapunji and this fall is 80 meters deep, which means the water falls down to 80 meters. The best way to cover this fall is by foot. You come by car, scooter or taxi and there is a parking space of 20 rupees and you can cover these places by parking it.

There are some precautions to cover this place. Always stay away from railings. It is made of such a railing; you can even fall and die by going near it. So, always keep the precaution this thing. It may take you around 30 minutes to 1 hour to cover this place and if the weather is good and you feel good, then you can also spend 2 hours. Dainthlen Falls is a straight waterdrop fall 80 meters high.

Whenever we see a waterfall, we see water falling from below. But the speciality of Dainthlen Waterfalls is that you will see this waterfall from where the water starts. Yes, standing on the top of the waterfall and watching the waterfall fall down is something else. The story of this place is very famous, it is believed that this is the place where the people of Sohra had a fierce fight with a demon.

There was a very big serpent coming here and was creating a lot of ruckuses, here they had a fight and had driven him away from here. This is a famous story here.

Dainthlen Waterfalls is Open from Sunrise to Sunset although there is no entry fee here, if you are coming here by scooty or car, then you will have to pay 20 or 30 rupees for parking.

You can comfortably spend 1 to 1.5 hours in Dainthlen Waterfalls and this place is one of the best photogenic places in Meghalaya. There is no fee to visit Dainthlen Falls and there is no timing for coming here, you can come anytime. Just don’t come at night because it is very dangerous. Otherwise, the best time to visit here is either early morning or evening.

The Wah- Kaba Falls is located near the Dainthlen Falls. So, you can cover that too on the same day. Now if we talk about Meghalaya, then we will definitely talk about falls. Cherrapunji is the place where the highest number of falls is located in Meghalaya. While coming from Shillong to Cherrapunji, there is a Wah-Kaba Falls in the middle.

You may also trek for a while by road to reach Kaba Falls. You may also have to trek by road to reach Wah-Kaba Falls for a while. Even during that trekking, you can see a lot of great views. Wah-Kaba Falls is about 180 meters high. And this is a great gem from Khasi Hills. The best time to visit Wah-Kaba Falls is during the rainy season and this is open from 6 am to 5 pm.

The fee for visiting Wah-Kaba Falls is Rs 10 per person and it will take you about 2 to 3 hours to visit this place. Our suggestion is that if you are coming here then don’t forget to bring your swimsuit at all. After visiting Wah-Kaba Falls, you can have lunch at the famous

Orange Route restaurant in Cherrapunji at lunchtime. The top restaurant in Cherrapunji is Orange Roots Restaurant. The cuisine at Orange Root Restaurant is very innovative. Here you get the thali system and you book your thali by making an advance payment.

And after that, you can eat unlimited food on that thali. The menu at Orange Roots Restaurant surveys pure vegetarian food. Which is very delicious. Apart from thali, you will also find different dishes like dosa, puri sabzi, chole bhature, and other snacks along with it. The Orange Roots is located in Sohra, which we know as Cherrapunji and here is the cost of per person can be 200 to 300 rupees.

The timing of Orange Roots Restaurant is 8:30 am to 8 pm. So, guys what we did? Here the system is different. Here is the plate system. You take a thali. There is a thali of 270 or 200 rupees. After that, you can eat unlimited food as much as you want. But can’t share and we have taken a token of a thali, now we will give this token there and start eating. So, this is our thali. They just told me what is in this.

It has sabzi, Gujarati curry, gobi sabzi, rasam, dal, salad, and rajma. It has got a papad with it and it is something in desserts. Chappati and rice take as much as you want. Since the sunset in Meghalaya is very early, after lunch, you will get only 2 hours to cover the remaining places there. So, first, you will go to Seven Sisters Falls.

Guys, the next place we have come to see is the Seven Sisters Waterfalls. Seven Sister Waterfall is named Seven Sister Waterfall because there are 7 waterfalls lined up together. Seven Sister Waterfalls is also named Nohsangithaiang Waterfalls and its height from where it falls from top to bottom is about 315 meters. Yes, from here the waterfalls are 315 meters down.

This is the best and most picturesque tourist spot of Khasi Hills in Meghalaya. So, if you come to visit Meghalaya, then definitely come here. The most famous waterfall of Cherrapunji is Seven Sister Waterfalls. Yes, just like its name suggests. Seven Sister Waterfalls is the waterfall where you will get to see the Seven Waterfalls together.

The best time to visit Seven Sister Waterfalls is during the rainy season because at the same time you will get to see 7 waterfalls in a very clear and beautiful way. The height of Seven Sister Waterfalls is about 315 meters and the view of seeing the water falling from such high Khasi Hills is amazing in itself.

The timing of the seven sisters’ viewpoint is 8 am to 5 pm and it is our suggestion that you must bring an umbrella here because it can rain anytime in Cherrapunji. It will take you 1 hour to visit this place and there is no entry fee for visiting this viewpoint. However, if you have a scooty or a car, then you will have to pay for parking.

After watching Seven Sisters Falls you will come back and visit Mawsmai Caves.

The next place on our list is Mawsmai Caves. Mawsmai Caves is just 4 km away from Cherrapunji. It is also very close to Seven Sisters Waterfall. This is the only such Limestone Cave in Meghalaya where tourists can come. Limestone stones are found throughout the caves. The ticket to come here is 30 rupees. The parking of scooty is 10 rupees and car parking will be 30 rupees extra and to see this cave, you will have to do a complete trek,

your entry will be and there will be short trekking. Then you will get to the gate of this cave, you will go inside the cave, there is a very narrow way, you will have to bow down. After that, you will exit from here, after doing a little tracking, you will have to come to the exit again. It may take you 1 hour to watch this entire cave, a maximum of 1.5 hours.

And if you have children with you then it can take 2 hours also. So, you will take your time comfortably and enjoy this place. Mawsmai Caves is 4 km away from Cherrapunji. This is a natural limestone cave in Cherrapunji and definitely, and this should be in the top places of Meghalaya. Mawsmai Caves is one such limestone cave that has been formed naturally and where tourists can enter from one place and take an exit from another place.

The Meghalaya Government has developed this place so well that all types of tourists can enjoy it here. Whether you are a young couple or family or you are an old age traveller. This place is the best place to visit for every kind of tourist. The timing of Mawsmai Caves is from 9 am to 5 pm and the entry is 20 rupees for adults and 5 rupees for children.

If you want to take a camera or a video camera inside, then you will have to pay 20 or 50 rupees respectively for that It may take you around 1 to 2 hours to visit Mawsmai Caves and if you want, you can also spend time in Souvenir shops and eating points outside Mawsmai Caves. So, in this way, your day 2 will end.

Now, let’s talk about Day 3

The itinerary for Day 3 will be like this. As soon as you leave the hotel, you will first go to the Double Decker Root Bridge. The biggest attraction of Khasi Hills is the Double Decker Root Bridge. This is the bridge that has arisen automatically from the roots of the natural trees and not just 1 level, there are 2 levels of root bridge here. Hence, the name of this place is Double Decker Root Bridge. To reach the Double Decker Root Bridge, you will have to do about 2 hours of excitement and tiring trekking.

But your effort will be worth it when you reach the Double Decker Root Bridge. The Double Decker Root Bridge is made up of those roots which are still alive today. Yes, the routes from which this Double Decker Root Bridge is made are live routes. As time passes, these roots become more and more strong. To go to Double Decker Root Bridge, you have to come to Trina Village, from there you will have to start trekking which 3000 steps have to be descended.

The Double Decker Root Bridge is open throughout the day, it will take you about 1 day to visit this place. That’s why you are coming here, so keep one day for yourself. There is no entry fee to visit Double Decker Root Bridge and it is our suggestion that here you take comfy sports shoes, a water bottle, and if possible, some snacks with you. When you go to visit the Double Decker Root Bridge in Meghalaya, you will see Rainbow Falls after trekking for 1 hour more from there.

It is believed that Rainbow Falls is the place where a waterfall of water makes a complete rainbow. If you are a trekking lover and love natural beauty then Rainbow Falls is made for you. The timings are from 6 am to 5 pm and the ticket to go to Rainbow Falls is 20 rupees per person.

The Rainbow Falls and the Double Decker Bridge are explored together which takes a whole day and to go there, you can also hire a guide who will charge you 200 rupees for the day. It may take you a full day to walk around the Double Decker Root Bridge and Rainbow Falls. Your Day 3 will be spent like this.

Now, let’s talk about Day 4.

The day 4 itinerary will be something like this.

After leaving the hotel on Day 4, you will start your journey to the Dawki. You will first stop at Mawlynnong Village before reaching Dawki. Mawlynnong Village has got the title of the cleanest village in Asia. Mawlynnong Village is located in East Khasi, but it is one of the most famous villages of Meghalaya. You will have a wonderful and different experience while roaming around Mawlynnong Village.

Here you will find dustbins made of bamboo kept in places. People in Mawlynnong Village take great care that this place should always be as clean as it looks. There is no entry fee to visit Mawlynnong Village. But it may take you about 1 hour to visit this place and if you want, you can even spend a night by booking hotels in this village. After Mawlynnong Village, we will now reach Dawki River.

Now we will walk on the Dawki River whose water is crystal clear. It is not so clear right now, but it is very clear in December. But let’s go boating there. Let’s go. Where is the border? Border? Near the blackboard, Okay. So, it’s all Bangladeshi? Yes, Bangladeshi tourists. Oh, this is the board, this is the border.

This is the border. Okay. Dawki Lake is also very famous by the name of Crystal-Clear River Water Lake. There comes a time in the year when the water of Dawki Lake is crystal clear. That is, you can also see its floor while boating on it.

Even while boating in this lake, you can also see fishes, snakes, and different animals living in the water. Boating on Dawki Lake will cost you 500 rupees per person and this boating will roam you for approximately 30 minutes.

The other special thing about Dawki Lake is that the lake is in India and half is in Bangladesh and while boating here, you will actually be standing right next to the Bangladesh border and not only this, but you will also see tourists from Bangladesh boating in front of you

However, you cannot cross this border. Because there are posts of CRPF here. They obviously won’t let you cross the border. Dawki Lake opens at 6 am and it can take you about 2 to 3 hours to roam here. There is no fee for visiting Dawki Lake, but there are boating charges which are 500 rupees per person.

They have shown us the border of Bangladesh where they are clicking photos for 20 rupees. I said click. Let me stand here. This is the border of Bangladesh. I can’t go this way.

After visiting the Dawki River you can also see the Indo-Bangladesh border before going to your camp. I have come very close to the India-Bangladesh border. This is the border just in front of me, let me show you now. I met the army men behind me, they said yes you can go. You can also click the photo and if you want, you can also go to Bangla, there is no problem. India Bangladesh Matri Dwar is written on it. You are seeing behind me that you can go here only with permits.

My bag is kept on the bike so I can’t go very far but let’s try and see how far I can go. What you are seeing in front of me, is the end of India. There it is written Welcome to Bangladesh. You will find the Indo-Bangladesh border at Dawki in Meghalaya, just a short distance from Dawki Lake. Where tourists can go to see the border. Where you will see the last milestone of India.

There is nothing special to see on Dawki’s Indo-Bangladesh border. But this excitement that you are standing on the border of India, you will get to see it at this place. The soldiers posted on the Indo-Bangladesh border give you special instructions that you cannot cross this last milestone of India and if you pass this limestone, then you will break international law.

That’s why you will enjoy this place very sensibly. Now on the night of Day 4, we will spend at the famous shnongpdeng camping Site of Dawki. So, guys the next place on our list is this bridge. Its name is Shnongpdeng Suspension Bridge. It is near Dawki in South Meghalaya. Shnongpdeng is a great place for camping and this bridge is very long and is supported only by the suspension cable.

On this bridge, you can only come on foot. No bike, car or even bicycle can come here. You have to come only on foot on this bridge. But the 360 views from this bridge is very amazing. Shnongpdeng is a famous site for wild camping. Here people bring camp from far away. The setup is near the river and stones and spends the whole night enjoying water sports here the next day. Many types of water sports can be done here.

Like kayaking, water rafting, snorkelling, boating, and zip line. You can do all these sports here, if you are coming to Meghalaya, then do not miss this place at all. Shnongpdeng Village is about 8 km from Dawki and this is the place where you can do natural camping.

The camping of Shnongpdeng is located right next to the Dawki River and the camps here are specially designed to let you enjoy the natural beauty away from all the amenities of the city and there are many types of activities also. Such as camping, swimming, fishing, snorkelling, and kayaking Along with this, you will get the suspension cable bridge of Shnongpdeng in Shenyangpadang.

By crossing you can also go to the other side of the Dawki River. Here you will find more luxury camps. If you are going to Shnongpdeng then it is our suggestion that you must take towels and 1 pair of clothes with yourself. Because it can take you almost a half-day to visit this place. Here, you can comfortably spend 5 to 6 hours. Shnongpdeng is open throughout the day. And there is no entry fee to come here.

Now your Day 5 will be something like this.

On Day 5, you can head out here to cover the famous Phe Phe Falls. Phe Phe Falls is one of the hidden games of Meghalaya, which was discovered only in 2019. Yes, no one had seen this place before 2019. This place is located in West Jayantiya Hills. To reach this fall, you will have to travel about 1 kilometre on foot. You will not get any man-made amenities for going to Phe Phe Falls.

You have to go through the really natural forest and stones. Then you can reach Phe Phe Falls. Phe Phe Falls is naturally a very big fall which is divided into 3 steps and in today’s time, every tourist who comes to Meghalaya definitely recommends Phe Phe Falls.

There is a very lovely place I don’t know whether you heard about or not it’s called the phe phe falls. Phe Phe falls, yes. I am not been there many people said. Please visit. The only distance part it’s going to be a bit difficult because there is no proper way. You just have to climb the rocks and all.

It’s discovered in 2019. Yeah. And then there is a river they take around 100 rupees flow and flow. How much time do you think it will take? Half day. While going from Phe Phe Falls to Shillong, one Shakti Peeth Jayanti Mata Mandir will be there in the only 51 Shakti Peeths of Meghalaya on your way.

So, guys, the next place is the temple of Jayanti Shaktipeeth Durga Nartiang Mata. This temple of Nartiang Mata is about 2.5 hours away from Shillong and this temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths.

It is believed that when Shiv Ji was roaming in the universe carrying the burnt body of Sati Ji. Then Vishnu Ji had made 51 parts of her body with his chakra, which had fallen in different places on the earth. It is believed that the thigh of his left leg had fallen here. That is, the left thigh had fell.

Since then, this temple was established. This temple is 600 years old. And you will not take much time to visit here. Usually, there is not much crowd here but a lot of crowds can be seen during Navratri. So, if you are coming to Meghalaya then definitely visit this place.

Jayanti Shaktipeeth Shri Nartiang Durga Temple is located in the Jayantiya Hills of Meghalaya. Jayanti Shaktipeeth is about 50 km away from Shillong and it is believed that there are 51 Shaktipeeths all over the world, one of them is Jayanti Shaktipeeth.

When Shiva Ji was carrying the dead body of Mata Sati, Vishnu Ji made 51 parts of Sati’s body with his chakra. Of those who fell on the earth at different places, a part of them had fallen in the Shri Nartiang Durga Temple of Meghalaya. Since then, the Jayanti Shaktipeeth has become Shri Nartiang Durga Temple. The other special thing about this place is that you will also get to see tremendous scenic views and waterfalls from here.

The timings of Jayanti Shaktipeeth is from 5 am to 9 pm and if you want to come to see this place especially, then by adding time to come and go here, you will take a half-day to visit this place. There is no fee to visit this temple and if you believe in spiritual travel, then definitely visit this place in Meghalaya It may take around 3 to 4 hours to reach Shillong from Jayanti Mata Temple and on Day 5, the night you will spend in Shillong.

Now, let’s talk about Day 6.

The day 6 itinerary will look like this. On Day 6 we will travel all over Shillong.

The places you can visit in Shillong are the names of those places. First the police bazaar, Don Bosco Museum, Wards Lake, Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak, Laitlum Canyon, and Elephant Falls. We have made a separate blog of Shillong’s top places to visit. The link of which you will now find in our cards and description.

After lunch, you can take a taxi from Shillong. Which will take you to Guwahati in 3 hours and from there you can reach your home destination by taking a night flight or train. So, this was your entire 5 to the 6-day itinerary to visit Meghalaya. Now let’s talk about the transportation of Meghalaya.

How to reach Meghalaya?

If you want to come to Meghalaya, then you can come in all three ways. Flight train or bus. Meghalaya’s only airport to come by flight is Shillong. Whose name is Umroi Airport. But its connectivity is very bad in some cities of India. Very few tourists come to Meghalaya from here. The best way to reach Meghalaya by flight is to come from Guwahati. Gopinath Bordoloi Airport is in Guwahati.

Which is only 128 km from Shillong. So, you take a flight to Guwahati Airport and you can reach Shillong by taxi from Guwahati Airport. The way to reach Meghalaya by train is also the same.

You have to come to Guwahati station whose code is (GHY). Which is 108 km away from Meghalaya. And from here you will easily get taxis and buses. Meghalaya itself does not have any railway station. There is bus connectivity from almost every city in Meghalaya like Guwahati, Imphal, Kohima, Tezpur and Siliguri. Now, let’s talk about booking hotels in Meghalaya. Booking hotels in Meghalaya is very simple.

Simply go to Google and write Hotels in Meghalaya. Many merchant websites will open. You go to the website of your choice and search for hotels in Meghalaya by entering the date according to yours.

Let me tell you an important thing about the hotels in Meghalaya. You will find most homestays in Meghalaya. Yes, the homestays of Meghalaya are very famous or if you want a luxury stay here, then you can also book resorts here.

Meghalaya homestays will cost you 800 to 1000 rupees per night and the resorts here will cost you 3000 to 5000 per night. You will have to book hotels according to your itinerary.

1. Shillong,
2. Cherrapunji, and
3. Shnongpdeng
   Now, let’s talk about which paid activities you can do in Meghalaya.

Adventure Activities to do in Meghalaya

Scuba Diving

Yes, you can also do scuba diving in Meghalaya. You can do scuba diving in Dawki’s Umiam River. The depth of scuba diving in this river is about 9 to 10 meters and you can do scuba diving here for about 45 minutes. Before going for scuba diving in Dawki, you will be provided with training here and the professionals here will take all diving gear and equipment to go scuba diving.

Because Dawki is a perfect spot for fresh water. That is why scuba diving in Dawki is considered to be the most popular in Meghalaya. In this diving, you can experience the crystal clear water of the Dawki River and the beautiful aquatic life. People above 11 years of age can do scuba diving at this place and here your expenditure will be about 2900 rupees per person.

Here the timing of scuba diving is from 10 am to 5 pm. And on Tuesday this place is closed. The best time to go scuba diving in this river is from October to April and you can book here by going to Google and getting it done from any merchant’s website.

Kayaking

The other activity you can do on the Dawki River is called kayaking. Where there is a campaign in the shnongpdeng area of Dawki, you can enjoy kayaking. Kayaking in which you can do kayaking for about 45 minutes. This beautiful experience will take you to the beautiful stream of Dawki River where you can see magical creatures This activity is allowed for people of all ages, children, old and young, and doing this activity can cost you about 500 rupees per adult. You can do kayaking in shnongpdeng from 10 am to 5 pm.

Zipline

Yes, you heard it right zip line. You can also enjoy zip-line activities in Meghalaya. Which is available in MockDoc Cherrapunji. The zip line here is about 2600 feet long and is at an altitude of 1200 feet. If you really want to do an extreme sport then MockDock’s zip line is the best place for you. This zip line is one of the first, fastest, and longest zip lines in East India. Anyone above 5 years can do this zip line. But children from 5 to 10 years will have to go here with their parents.

The timing of the zip line here is from 10 am to 5 pm and you will have to cost to do this zip line. Rs.500 for Small Zip Line and Rs.800 for Big Zip Line. You can also do on spot booking at this place.

Hot Air Balloon

A hot air balloon is a thrilling activity. In which the expert Pilot takes you up in the sky and makes friends with your winds. Perhaps you cannot even imagine that such an activity can happen in North East India. You must have come across the land many times, but now is the time to face the sky. The Hot Air Balloon Activity Tourism Department of Meghalaya has taken an initiative to promote tourism in which they organized 9 days, the Meghalaya Ages event. Which starts on 6th or 7th March.

In which activities like hot air balloons, camping, and caving are done. There is no age limit to do this hot air balloon. You just have to be mentally and physically fit because after going to such a height you do not get sick.

To do this activity, you have to make a pre-booking.

It is not our suggestion that you go on the spot and booking because its occupancy is usually full. This event whose name was the Meghalaya age. It organizes near the Thadlaskein Lake in Meghalaya, which is located on the Jowai Silchar Tripura Highway. Which is in West Jayantiya Hills.

In this event, if you do not have a budget issue, then you can also stay in five-star tents. The best time to do a hot air balloon is during this event because the hot air balloon activity is not done after this event. So, now let’s talk about how much will be your total expense in visiting Meghalaya. So, this is a sheet of the total expenses of visiting Meghalaya.

If you want to travel luxury in which you will come by flight and book the resorts, then the cost of this itinerary can be around Rs 22,000 to Rs 25,000 and otherwise, if you want to do a normal inexpensive trip to Meghalaya, then it can cost you about 800 to 1,000 rupees to come by train. You will find hotels here from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5000 and together with other attractions and food expenses,

Your total trip will cost you around 10,000 to 15,000.

So, this was our complete travel guide to Meghalaya. We have made a list of the locations of all these places and put them in our Google Maps.

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Main highlights of Meghalaya

• Peace and Relax
• Eat Local Food
• Visit the temples
• Meditate
• Adventure Activities (Hot Air Balloon, Scuba Diving, Zipline, Kayaking )
• Some Important Information About Meghalaya
• State:- Assam
• Latitude:- 25°02′ and 26°07′ N
• Longitude:- 89°49’and 92°50’E
• Weather:- sunny, cloudy, rainy
• Altitude:- 1496m above sea level
• Best time to Go:- The best time to visit Meghalaya is April to June
• Capital of Meghalaya:- Shillong
• It is bounded by the Indian state of Assam to the north and northeast and by Bangladesh to the south and southwest. The state capital is the hill town of Shillong, located in east-central Meghalaya. Meghalaya—Alaya (“abode”) and Megha (“of the clouds”)—occupies a mountainous plateau of great scenic beauty.

Route of Meghalaya

Route of Meghalaya

Delhi – Meerut – Khatauli – Purkaji – Muzaffarnagar – Chhapar – Roorkee – Megahalaya

How to Reach

Nearest airport

Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Meghalaya. Visitors can take a direct flight to Dehradun from Mumbai or Delhi or connecting flights from anywhere in India. Local vehicles can be availed from outside the airport to reach Meghalaya by road from Dehradun.

Nearest Railway Station

Jwalapur (JWP) Dist is the nearest railway station from Meghalaya (3km)

By bus

Roads are well connected to Meghalaya. The best and the only highway route to undertake while embarking on a road trip from Delhi to Meghalaya is the Upper Ganga Canal Road and NH 334. One more thing There is no toll on the Ganga Canal Road whereas there are 3 tolls on the NH334.

Where should we stay in Meghalaya?

There are a lot of hotels and dharamshalas to stay in Meghalaya and you will easily get any hotel and Dharamshala at cheap rates but remember that Dharamshalas only give rooms to families. So if you are going with your friends or alone then you can prefer a hotel and I have a recommendation. Book a hotel or Dharamshala near the ghat so that you can visit the Ghat at any time.

Things to do in Meghalaya

Take a holy dip in the Ganga River
Enjoy the Aarti and the positivity and the awesome vibes at the Har ki Pauri Ghat
Eat a lot of street food and other local food like a samosa with aloo sabzi
Relax and give yourself and your body some peace and time
Take a break from your daily life busy routine
Meditate
Do Adventure Activities like Jungle Safari 7 Air Safari
Travel tips
Travel Tips That Will Save Your Money & Time
Meghalaya Tourism – Meghalaya Complete Travel Guide for 6 Days 5 Nights
Be safe at the Ghat as there is a huge crowd and the floor is wet so there are chances of falling
Also, be safe while taking a holy dip in the River as you may loose your balance and fall into the river so hold the chains tightly.
Book a hotel near your Ghat. So you can visit the ghat at any time and it will comfortable for you

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