Meghalya Tourism
Capital : Shillong
Area : 22429 sq km
Population : 1774778 (1991 Census)
Temperature : Max 34 C , Min 2 C
Average Rainfall : 1200 cm per annum for whole state
Languages : Khasi, Garo and English
Literacy rate :50%
Best Time To Visit : All the year around
The state is a land locked territory of lovely hills
with abounding sylvan beauty. Bounded on the north and east by Assam and
Bangladesh on the south and the west. Its hilly terrain with varied elevation
and heavy rainfall account for a rich variety of flora and fauna. The
state is famous for its beautiful butterflies and exotic orchids. Hornbills,
Cloded Leopards, Golden Cats, Golden Langurs are some of its unique wildlife.
Meghalaya is the homeland of three of India's ancient
hill tribes eg, The Khasis, the Jaintias, and the Garos. The people here
are strongly build and very hard working. Dance, Music and Sports reflect
their way of life. Absence of Caste divisions and equality of sexes happen
to be distinctive feature of their community life.
Tourist Attraction of Meghalaya
Shillong
Shillong, located at a height of 1, 496 mts above sea level, is the capital
of Meghalaya. The city derives its name from the deity Shyllong or Lei
Shyllong, which is worshipped at the Shillong
Peak.
Shillong Peak : An ideal picnic spot, it is just 10 kms from the city.
Located at an altitude of 1965 m, it offers a panoramic view of the idyllic
surroundings.
Cherrapunjee
Situated in one of the heaviest rain-belts in the world, Cherrapunjee
is 56 kms from Shillong, and perched at an altitude of 1300 m. This lovely
town with its beautiful Nohsngithiang waterfalls, is also famous for its
limestone caves and orange honey.
Jowai
Jowai, headquarters of the Jaintia Hills district is, situated 64 kms
from Shillong, on the Shillong-Silchar national highway.
Syndai
This village is dotted with a number of caves and caverns, used as hideouts
during the wars between the Jaintia Kings and foreign intruders.
Tura
Tura, a town in the Garo Hills, boasts of a wonderful landscape of lofty
hills, against a backdrop of low-lying plains, with the mighty river Brahmaputra,
dramatically rushing through, towards Bangladesh..
