The Seven Sister States is a popular term for the contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura prior to inclusion of the state of Sikkim into the North Eastern Region of India.
Shillong, formerly called Yeddo or Lewduh, city, capital of Meghalaya state, North Eastern Region of India. The city is located in the east-central part of the state on the Shillong Plateau, at an elevation of 4,990 feet (1,520 metres)
Shillong called ‘Scotland of the East is one of the most picturesque places in India, beautiful temples , Lakes , Fall and monasteries all over the place. It is a paradise for nature lovers, adventure and peace seekers. We offer a wide range of meticulously crafted Meghalaya tour packages with which you can explore the breathtaking beauty of the scenic landscape.
Best places to visit :
Nohakalikai Falls, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridges, Laitlum Canyon, Dawki River, Cherrapunji, Mawsynram, Elephant Falls, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Seven Sisters Falls, and many other beautiful places attractions in the state are its waterfalls, caves, rainforests, hill stations, and a lot more. Take a boat ride in the crystal clear water of the Umngot River in Dawki, trek through the sacred forests of Mawphlang, and walk across the world-famous living root bridges in Cherrapunji.
There are numerous Meghalaya tourist places that are well-known all over the world as it boasts some of the most spectacular waterfalls like Nohkalikai Falls, Elephant Falls, and Mawlynnong Falls the longest caves like Krem Liat Prah and Mawsmai Caves and the wettest places in the world like Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.
Best Time to Visit to Meghalaya
Meghalaya is known for a moderate climate throughout the year Also called Shillong called ‘Scotland of the East . This means you can plan your trip to Shillong anytime throughout the year. You might encounter rain on some days but mostly it will be a great time to explore Shillong
How to Reach Meghalaya :-
Meghalaya is accessible via road, flight, and train So you can easily reach here even if you plan on a road trip to Meghalaya. Detailed as below about how to reach Meghalaya by modes of transport.
By Air: If you are planning to visit Meghalaya via air, you will have to get down at Guwahati - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport which is situated in Guwahati to Meghalaya distance 100 km . Flights from all the major cities of India fly to this air station. You can easily get buses or cabs to hire from the Guwahati airport.
By Rail: Train is also a wonderful option to travel to Meghalaya by train reach Guwahati , you need to get down to the nearest railway station which is Guwahati Junction in Guwahati. Its approx 100 km from your destination. You can easily get buses or cabs to hire from the Guwahati railway station.
By Road: Connected with National Highways, Meghalaya has good connectivity with its neighboring places via road. The roads are well maintained and people do prefer taking a road trip to Meghalaya .
