Visit The Captivating Meghalaya Tourist Places

Meghalaya is one of the wonderful destinations of Northeast India

. The land offers you an opportunity to admire the beauty of lakes, caves, waterfalls and rich flora & fauna. It is surrounded by majestic Himalaya. The destination is known for its various tourist places that make it a big hit with visitors.

Here is a brief introduction of the famous tourist spots of the state.

Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee is a beautiful town that is situated in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It is known for having the highest rains. The scenic beauty of lovely gardens and parks makes the place a perfect tourist destination. It is located at a height of 4823 feet. The amazing waterfalls and limestones caves also add charm to this place.

Shillong

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. This beautiful hill station is blessed with spectacular attractions. It enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. You can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the highest Shillong peak. There are many romantic waterfalls in the state offering a memorable experience to visitors. You can also catch the glimpses of exotic plants at botanical gardens here.

Mawsynram

Mawsynram is located at a distance of 56 km from Shillong. It is a beautiful village which receives an annual rainfall of 11.872 m. The place is known for the huge formation of stalagmite. It resembles to the shape of a 'Shivalinga'. Symper Rock is also famous here which enthralls many tourists. It is a loaf-shaped rocky dome with a flat roof.

Jakrem

Jakrem is 64 km from Shillong. The land of Jakrem boasts of hot-springs of sulphur water which attract people from far and wide. It is believed that this water has curative medicinal properties. The place has now been developed as a potential health resort. Many people come here to take bath in these hot-springs and gain good health. Jakrem is also a favourite picnic spot during winter.

Nartiang

It is a beautiful tourist spot, located in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. It has several monoliths, located near the local market Mawlong. The place also boasts of an ancient temple known as Nartiang Durga Temple. It is a Shakti Peeth, built in the 16th century. Another attraction is Shiva temple which houses the old guns related to the Jaintia kings.

Tura

Tura is renowned for its Tura peak. It rises to an altitude of 872 m above sea level. According to the legend, the famous peak is a home to several heavenly deities. The peak offers spectacular views of the rivers like Brahmaputra and Bangladesh.

by: Manish Kr Sinha

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