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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya

As mentioned above, this is not one, but many beautiful places in Meghalaya. You can travel to different cities and towns and explore places like never before. Here are a few of them:

• Shillong
• Cherrapunji
• Elephant Falls
• Kyllang Rock
• Mawlynnong Village
• Baghmara
• Mawsmai Cave
• Williamnagar

Shillong:

Shillong is the biggest and the most popular place in Meghalaya. It is the capital city of Meghalaya and is a bustling city. While it has all the modern facilities in terms of schools and hospitals, it also has some of the best places to visit in Meghalaya. You can find everything from waterfalls to caves, from beautiful hills to large lakes, and from bustling hotels to busy marketplaces in the city of Shillong. It also has a big bus terminus and an airport which is connected to many large Indian cities, including Delhi and Kolkata. If you are planning a trip to Meghalaya, you will be visiting Shillong, and your stopover will be quite a memorable one.

Cherrapunji:
Cherrapunji is a place in Meghalaya that receives one of the highest amounts of rainfall anywhere in the world. It is often said to be the wettest place in Asia and, at times, also become the wettest place in the world. The rain is the biggest attraction of Cherapunji, but you also have many other things to see and do in this pretty Meghalayan town. The town has become very popular for its tourist attractions in Meghalaya and so it now has many good hotels and resorts where you can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable stay. You can explore the waterfalls, hilly terrains, and stunning views that this town offers in abundance.

Elephant Falls:
While Niagara Falls are the pride of America, it is a huge and stunning waterfall that sees water gush down from very high up. Situated close to Shillong, this waterfall is very famous and can be considered to be one of the best and biggest waterfalls in India. When you visit Meghalaya, don’t forget to add the Elephant Falls to your list of Meghalaya tourist places.

Kyllang Rock:
The Kyllang Rock is a monolith that juts out in the deep hills of the Khasi Range. It is a natural wonder and is definitely one of the predominantly beautiful places in Meghalaya. It is situated in the middle of a pine forest, and you can climb up to the top of the hill from where you can get some stunning views. There are endless miles of vast forests in the middle of the woods that look very picturesque. Try visiting the Kyllang Rock without fail when you go on your Meghalaya trip.

Mawlynnong Village:
Made very popular over the last few years, thanks to Social Media, Mawlynnong Village is a small village located in the eastern part of Meghalaya. While it is a small and quaint village amid the Khasi Hills, what sets it apart is its cleanliness. It was chosen as Asia’s Cleanest Village by Discover India Magazine and ever since has become famous. From the houses to the streets, everything is spotless in this town, and it is a truly magnificent thing to see and something that you should not miss out on.

Baghmara:
Situated in the deep interiors of Meghalaya, close to the border of Bangladesh, the Baghmara village is a treasure trove of activities. You can visit the famous Siju caves. You can also visit the Baghmara Reserve Forest and get to know more about flora and fauna of the place. Then, you can visit the Siju Bird Sanctuary and stroll by the banks of the river Sinsang. All in all, you will not be disappointed as there are many Meghalaya places to visit in this area.

Mawsmai Cave:
Meghalaya has many ancient caves, but none match up to the beauty and history of the Mawsmai Caves. The Mawsmai Caves is quite a large cave in India, and has everything from ancient relics to fossils inside them. Some parts of the cave are so narrow that you have to crawl to reach them. But if you are an explorer who loves adventure, you simply cannot afford to miss this cave.

Williamnagar:
Another remote village in the Garo Hills, Williamnagar, is about 245 km away from Shillong. It is very famous for its natural beauty. It has many small streams, rivers, hills, and gardens. You can have a wonderful time in this small town, which is named after Meghalaya’s first-ever Chief Minister, Williamson A. Sangma.

Several other small towns and villages offer extremely gorgeous views of the hills, lakes, waterfalls, etc. Ensure you include them in your Meghalaya sightseeing plan, and you will have a very fulfilling trip.