Best Places To Visit In Meghalaya

Meghalaya will surprise you with a myriad of attractions it has in store for you. Escape to lush green valleys and forests that encapsulate Meghalaya, a pine-fresh mountain state in the Northeast. Here are some places to visit in Meghalaya that you should note to explore Meghalaya.

• Cherrapunji
• Balpakram National Park
• Shillong
• Elephant Falls

1. Cherrapunji

Major attractions here are Living-Root bridges, Mawsmai cave, Seven sisters falls, Eco-park and a garden of caves. As it is situated in a forest, it does not have the option of luxury stay rather you will get resorts in Meghalaya and some hotels in the lap of nature which will be a great fit to stay with family and friends.

2. Balpakram National Park

A paradise for all the wildlife enthusiasts or wildlife photographers as you can spot animals like Red Panda, Wild Buffalo, Elephant, Tiger, Deer, Leopards, Wild Cows, Marbled Cat, etc. Some rare species include Lesser Panda, Indian Bison, and Sterow.

3. Shillong

Some of the famous tourist spots in Shillong include Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Wards, Lake, and Don Bosco Museum. The local tribes in Shillong are Khyrim, Mylliem, Maharam, Mallaisohmat, Bhowal, and Langrim.

4. Elephant Falls

The majestic Elephant falls were alluded to as ‘Ka Kshaid Lai Patang Khohsiew’ by the nearby Khasi individuals, which signifies ‘The Three Step Waterfalls’, as these falls comprise of three wonderful falls in progression. The first of the three waterfalls are tucked between the thick trees and are wide.

Tourist Places In Guwahati

 

Situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river, Guwahati is among the fastest growing Indian cities. It’s a gateway to many other places in the North East as well as a brimming tourist hub. Everything from the ancient temples, the wildlife sanctuaries, the scenic beauty of the Brahmaputra, and its unique culture give this place some of the best tourist places in Assam. The city has something for everyone – families, backpackers, honeymooners, and more. This is surely the most popular Assam destinations.
Prime Attractions: Kaziranga National Park, Kamakhya Temple, Manas National Park.

1. Kaziranga National Park: Home To One-horned Rhinoceros

It’s vibrant, well preserved, sustained ecology, and versatile biodiversity is what contributes to keeping this place on the top of the list of tourist places in Assam. Other than the one-horned Rhino, the park draws its popularity from other pleasant surprises like the Swamp Deer, Elephants, Wild Buffalos, Chinese Pangolins, Bengal Foxes, Gibbons, Civets, Sloth Bears, Leopards, and Flying Squirrels to name a few. It’s also a tiger reserve since it houses an enormous population of the royal Bengal Tigers, making it one of the most important Assam points of interest. This is certainly among the best places to visit in Assam.

2. Manas National Park: Biosphere Reserve

Being famous for the rare golden langur and the adorable red panda, Manas is one of the best national parks in Assam and even all of India for those who wish to witness the rare species of India’s flora. It’s one of the best tourist attractions in Assam owing to not only its rich biodiversity but also for its stunning scenery and surreal natural landscape ranging from forested hills, alluvial grasslands, and tropical evergreen forests. Home to India’s second-largest tiger population, it harbours the maximum population of endangered Indian species as listed in the IUCN Red Book.

3. Kamakhya Temple: Religious Expedition

One of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India, the Kamakhya Temple carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. It’s one of the most popular and famous tourist places in Assam for pilgrims and tourists alike owing to its amazing Tantric adoration. Located atop Nilachal Hills, this temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva and Daksha Yagna (Death Incarnation). This temple is certainly one of the most revered temples in Guwahati.