Best places to visit in Meghalaya

Meghalaya's Essential Wonders

Meghalaya’s landscape is defined by the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills, which receive some of the world's highest annual rainfall. This collection features Nohkalikai, India’s tallest plunge fall, and the multi-tiered Kynrem Falls. It includes viewpoints overlooking the plains of Bangladesh and the turquoise waters of Krang Shuri and Umiam Lake. These sites highlight the region’s unique geological formations, including limestone cliffs and bamboo skywalks built by local communities.

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Nohkalikai Falls

Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 340 metres.

Krang Shuri

Known for its naturally turquoise blue waters and limestone formations. Located near Jowai in the West Jaintia Hills.

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Umiam Lake

Umiam Lake is a reservoir in the hills 15 km north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India.

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Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters)

A seven-segmented waterfall plunging over limestone cliffs. It is most prominent during the monsoon season.

Kynrem Falls

A three-tiered waterfall located within Thangkharang Park. It is the seventh-highest waterfall in India, dropping from a height of 305 metres.

Nohwet View Point

A community-built bamboo skywalk offering views of the Wahrew River and the international border with Bangladesh.

Mawkhan Viewpoint

High-altitude vantage point overlooking the Mawphlang Dam reservoir and the surrounding green valleys.

Seven Sisters Waterfalls Viewpoint

Roadside observation area providing a direct line of sight to the seven distinct segments of the Nohsngithiang Falls.

Bangladesh Plains Viewpoint

Cliffside vantage point offering clear views across the border into the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.

Mawrong, Mot I Lop

Elevated viewpoint near Sohra offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountain ridges.

Hills viewpoint

Vantage point in the West Khasi Hills providing views of the rolling landscape near Mairang.

Best Teashop in Meghalaya

Roadside stop offering traditional Khasi tea and local snacks to travelers heading through the East Khasi Hills.

Phe Phe Falls

A two-tiered waterfall located near Shnongrim. Its name translates to "Paradise" in the local Pnar language.

Phe Phe Waterfall

Two-step waterfall near Jowai featuring a large natural pool at its base, accessible via a short hike.