This beautiful state of North East India is a region of immense natural splendors. This place is also called as 'abode of the clouds'. This green state is the home for lots of beautiful Lush hills, beautiful valleys, exotic flora and fauna, cascading waterfalls and fast rivers. Meghalaya is bounded by Assam state in the north and east and it shares its international boundaries with Bangladesh. Meghalaya has several beautiful tourist attractions like elephant falls, tura and Ward Lake. The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the most beautiful cities of India. This state has also numerous tribes which has their own customs and traditions. To make a visit to the villages of these tribes is really a fascinating experience. Meghalaya is most famous for its handicrafts items like mounted butterflies, khasi dresses, handwoven shawls etc.

Tourist Attractions in Meghalaya

Shillong - This is the capital of Meghalaya. Shillong is a beautiful hill town situated at an altitude of 1496 mts above sea level. Accept the beauty of Shillong, it has lots of major tourist attractions like Shillong peak, Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth and Ward Lake.

Shillong Peak - This peak is the highest point in Shillong city. Shillong Peak is an important picnic and hangout place in Shillong. From the top of this peak, one can experience a panoramic view of the entire city. In the evening this place looks awesome when the city lights twinkles below.

Cherrapunjee - Cherrapunjee is a beautiful place of the region. The most interesting thing about this place is that this is the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunjee is situated just 56 km from Shillong. The beautiful town is also known as the centre of Khasi culture. This place is also known for its orange honey and limestone caves.

Ward Lake - Beautiful Lake in the lap of nature. Ward Lake is situated in the heart of the city which is another popular hangout spot in Shillong. This Lake offers pleasant boat ride to the tourist. One can also enjoy by having a short evening walk in the neighboring gardens.

Nongpoh - Nongpoh district is the headquarters of Ri-Bhoi. This place really impresses tourist by its extreme natural beauty. Thousands of green trees, lush valleys, meandering rivers and cascading waterfalls makes this place a beautiful and green place which attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Orchid Lake Resort - Orchid Lake Resort is situated in between the beautiful hills in Meghalaya. This is a majestic lake nestled amidst the hills. This place is really extremely beautiful that has always a best tourist attraction of the region. The Orchid Lake resort provides the tourists with immense opportunities of angling and other water sports.

Adventure Holidays in Meghalaya

Meghalaya is really the best place for adventure seekers as this state offers several adventure activities to its tourists. If you want to indulge in adventure activities then this place is really very suitable for all that. Meghalaya offers trekking opportunity in Smit, Mawlyngot, Pynursla, Weiloi to Ponkung and Pongkung to Umngi. Some more adventure activities which Meghalaya provides to visitors are Caving, Trekking, Boating, Camping, Biking and Golfing.

Adventure Activities		Best Places
Caving Trekking Boating Golfing Biking		Khasi Hills, Siju, Mawsmai, Mawsynram, Syndai Smit, Mawlyngot, Pynursla, Weiloi to Ponkung and Pongkung to Umngi Umiam, Orchid Lake Resort and the Nehru Park Shillong Golf Course Whole region of Meghalaya

Major Cities in Meghalaya

All the cities of Meghalaya are the most important part of Meghalaya tourism. These all beautiful cities of Meghalaya show the exact picture of this beautiful state and introduce visitors with a vivid custom and tradition of Meghalaya. These all cities of Meghalaya offer all the major tourist attractions of the region. In all the cities, Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is the most important because of its scenic beauty and preserving most of the major tourist attractions of Meghalaya. Other major cities of this state are Baghmara, Cherrapunji, Jowai, Madanrting, Mairang, Mawlai, Nongmynsong, Nongpoh, Nongstoin, Nongthymmai, Pynthorumkhrah, Resubelpara, Shillong, Shillong Cantonment, Tura and Williamnagar.

Hotels in Meghalaya

Most of the famous hotels of Meghalaya are situated in Shillong. Shillong is in the middle of Meghalaya and easily accessible from all the major cities of Meghalaya. The state of Meghalaya is fully loaded with beautiful places that are why thousands of tourists reach here every year. There are a number of very good hotels in Meghalaya. These all hotels of Meghalaya are ranging from budget to luxury class and affordable to all type of tourist. Some of the most important hotels of the state are:
» Rosa Ville Cottage, Shillong
» Alpine Continental, Shillong
» Broadway Hotel, Shillong
» Hotel Blue Pine, Shillong
» Pinewood Hotel, Shillong