City: Meghalaya
Top Things to do in Meghalaya
What to do and see in Meghalaya, India: The Best Nature & Parks
Meghalaya (UK: /meɪˈɡɑːləjə/, US: /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/) is a state in Northeast India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2016 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometers, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1.
Restaurants in Meghalaya
1. Byrdaw Falls
2. Krang Suri Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By mandar25 - Mumbai, India
It's a majestic place. A definite visit for Meghalaya. There are options to stay at a camp near the falls. Clear blue waters
3. Nohwet View Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By anilkumarramdas - Kannur, India
Nohwet Living Root Bridge, Nohwet We visited the Nohwet Living Root bridge, a 30 meter, 200 years old bridge built with living roots of Indian rubber trees planted in 1840. It is built by Khasi tribal people across a small river by name Thyllong River. Nohwet Village is one of the cleanest villages in Megalaya situated in the East Khasi District of Mehgalaya. The descent to the Living Root Bridge is a little rocky but the sight of the bridge is worth every step we descented. The local Khasi people maintain this living root bridge, the last major maintenance work done in June 2019. A must visit place while touring Meghalaya.
4. Umngot River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By bharattaxi3 - Gorakhpur, India
Umngot river of Meghalaya enjoys the status of the cleanest river in the country. The water is so clear that the boats are seen floating on the glass. The experience of knowing the mesmerizing beauty of nature and the unique culture there will be different and interesting for you. The river Umngot is not only clear, the view nearby is also very beautifulbut around it. Situated amidst lush green forests, people also compare this river with the river flowing in heaven. It flows through the town of Dawki in East Jaintia Hills district near the India-Bangladesh border, 85 km from Shillong. People also call it a hidden paradise in the hills. November to April is the best time to visit here. Boating is closed during the monsoon.
5. Umiam Lake
6. Mawsmai Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
Reviewed By 18manishm - India, null
There are two caves here. One is recently found and one is old. Both of them worth a visit. They are in almost their natural state and still well lit. It was an adventure for children and they enjoyed it very much. One caution though: people who have spine, knee or hip problem or are physically unfit should not go through it.
7. Nohkalikai Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Kunal_Bhowmick - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
One of the largest waterfall in Cherrapunji region...however, it can be best viewed during monsoon season...as it is a natural spring...
8. Mawphlang Sacred Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By ComfortYatri - Ahmedabad, India
This is a must visit tourist attraction in Meghalaya. Journey is bit long but not strenuous. When we reached there, in our front was a vast stretch of open land and on its one end was vast tall green canvas as if someone has drawn it to the scale in straight line. It was sacred forest. Our special guide for the place had to lead us to its entrance which otherwise is most likely to be missed. And inside that lay a unique very vast jungle. Tall tress, road wet all along, chirping of birds all through, orange size lemon trees, different species of mushrooms, spectacular variety of trees, no ray of sun, pin drop silence, big hanging branches of trees, places where local heads occasionally visit to pray and make offerings to jungle God. We were warned not to take out even the smallest of leaf from said jungle. Legend has it that whosoever dared break said rule, soon was condemned to some unknown illness and ultimately paid with his/her life. So we did enjoy lemon juice of freshly plucked lemons inside jungle but the party had to be over then and there. one has to be there to believe and enjoy what really said Sacred Forest has to offer. After visiting said place, we met with visitors at Kaziranga who were part of tour group arranged by one reputed tour operator. We asked whether the said place was on their itinerary and... you guessed right. IT WAS NOT. After returning home, we checked with some other colleagues and friends who have recently visited Meghalaya about their experience of this awesome place. To our surprise they did not know about this place and one of them was one who is an avid traveller and explorer of the places. So my suggestion to the readers is - do include Mawphlang sacred forest in your itinerary when you visit Meghalaya. Good luck.
9. Roots Bridges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By nishitapatwardhan - Mumbai, India
Although we would have loved to have done the double decker root bridge - we were short on both time and stamina so this one was a much easier one to get to - it took us a painless 10 minute walk down steps and a little more painful 15 minute walk up after ! We went in Feb - not really the best time to visit but this natural marvel was still breath taking with just a stream under verses a gushing river ! A visit to the neighbouring Mawlynnong Village known to be the cleanest in India can be done easily from here - if short of time skip the village but definitely do the bridge !!!
10. Nongkhnum Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By AgniAmrita - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Nongkhnum Island is for those people who love peace and tranquility and do not mind to travel roads that are full of potholes. The place is a really beautiful place amidst nowhere. When I reached the island there was practically no one there. You can simply sit there and relax and watch the blue waters of the rivers. I also took a boat ride to the other side of the river to get a good view of the waterfall. There is a walking trail to the waterfall viewpoint there, but when I visited the place was overgrown with trees and grasses that I did not take a chance to go through the trail. But the road to Nongkhnum Island is a long one from Shillong. And the road from Nongstoin is in a bad condition. So if you do not ming these trivial, then this place is simply a piece of heaven! PS: You can even stay at the island in the night. Camping can be arranged.
