Meghalaya

Meghalaya Tourism

A Guide to Explore Meghalaya

Tourism in Meghalaya

Meghalaya, the home of clouds, is a mystical place where you get the chance to literally move through the clouds. Shillong also known as "Scotland of the East" is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya and is one of the most beautiful hill stations of East India. Travelling through beautiful pine trees and listening to whistles of wind in will remind you of your favourite hill station stories. The frequent sprinkling rains and rainbows of Meghalaya will give you the feeling of far western lands of England and Scotland.

Sightseeing in Meghalaya

Meghalaya is the go-to destination for Northeast India. Whether it's a quick weekend visit, or a weeklong trip, Meghalaya is always worth exploring while travelling to Northeast. You can always explore Meghalaya according to the amount to time you have in your hand. The cloudy landscapes with the lakes and waterfalls, and the unique cultures of the local tribes make it an ideal getaway destination. Here is a list of destinations in Meghalaya which offers some of the best sightseeing experience in Northeast India:

Top 6 Destinations in Meghalaya

Serial Number Destination Worth visiting for
1 Shillong
  • Picturesque views of hills and canyons
  • Beautiful Waterfalls
  • Panoramic view of beautiful lakes
  • Beautiful views of cityscapes and parks
  • Museums
2 Cherrapunji (Sohra)
  • Picturesque views of hills and canyons
  • Nohkalikai Waterfalls - India's tallest plunge waterfall
  • Other unique waterfalls like Wei Sawdong (The Three Step Waterfalls), Rainbow falls etc.
  • Living root bridges (including the double-decker living root bridge)
  • Caves
  • Trekking
3 Dawki
  • A River with crystal clear water - Umngot River
  • Adventure activities like Snorkelling, Cliff jumping, Rock climbing, Kayaking etc.
  • Riverside Camping
4 Mawlynnong - Asia's Cleanest Village
  • Village walk
  • Living root bridge
  • Trekking
5 Jowai
6 Mawsynram - The wettest place on Earth
  • Caves
  • Pictursque views

Disclaimer: This list is a compilation of the tourism destinations accessible through vehicles. The list is NOT sorted or ordered by any parameter (including beauty of that place - Beauty is subjective, and it lies in the eyes of the viewer). Each of these places have their own beauty and offers unique and pleasant sights during different time of the year.


Krang Suri Waterfalls (Jowai)

Krang Suri Waterfalls (Jowai)

Nohkalikai Falls (Cherrapunji)

Nohkalikai Falls (Cherrapunji)

Umiam Lake (Shillong)

Umiam Lake (Shillong)

Umngot River (Dawki)

Umngot River (Dawki)

Frequently Asked Questions on Meghalaya (FAQs)

Krang Suri waterfalls is famous for its blue water.

Mawsynram is known as the wettest place on Earth as it receives highest amount of Rainfall in a year.

The double-decker living root bridge is located in the Nongriat village near SOhra (Cherrapunji). It can only be accessed through walking (hiking/trekking).