18 Meghalaya Photos that Will Make You Want to Visit the Land of Clouds!
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Meghalaya often has the nickname ‘the abode of clouds’ as that’s its translation in Sanskrit.
It’s definitely appropriate as Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya is officially the wettest place on planet Earth!
That means it sees more rainfall than any other place in the entire world.
But, it’s not always raining, and if you did want to avoid a washout, best to visit in winter like I did (Nov – Feb).
Meghalaya is like paradise for anyone that wants to get outdoors and into nature.
You’ll see rolling hills, epic cliffs, clear water lakes, the world-famous living root bridges, waterfalls, mysterious caves to explore, trekking trails, and more.
You’ll need to leave plenty of time to explore the area and you may find that you never want to leave.
If you’re still not convinced, these are the 18 awe-inspiring Meghalaya photos that will make you want to visit!
Where is Meghalaya in North East India and how do I get there?
Meghalaya is a state in North East India. It’s part of the seven sisters of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
The most popular place where tourists travel to in Meghalaya is on the East side of the Khasi hills.
People visit the Scotland of the East, which is Shillong and Cherrapunjee, to be immersed in nature and the crazy amount of rainfall!
It’s really easy to reach via the amazing National Highway 6 which is a new road with NO potholes! The journey should take around 2/3 hours.
If you’re travelling via public transport sharing cars and Sumo jeeps head out from the main bus stand at Paltan Bazaar. There are no buses that head here.
Related Post: Essential Public Transport Tips for North East India!
For more information on Meghalaya, make sure you read these posts…
- The ultimate shopping guide in Shillong
- How to reach the Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Cherrapunjee
- 11 awesome reasons to visit Cherrapunjee: the Scotland of the East
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Final Words…
I hope you liked these Meghalaya Photos and I infected you with a travel bug to go and visit Meghalaya in North East India.
It really is a total oasis from the busy and chaotic city life.
No pollution and not much population, you can enjoy the silence, fresh air, and amazing scenery all around you.
Make sure you put a visit to Meghalaya on your bucket list!
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Hey Sophie, love the article so much!!! Just wondering what time of year you went because I have a chance to travel in June ne July but heard that the weather really Inst great over there at that time.
Hi Niemke, Thank you so much. I visited in late November, early December which is the best time and ‘peak’ season. I would definitely say that June/July will be a rainy season. It has the highest amount of rainfall in the country. It will still be beautiful and at this time the seven sister waterfall will be amazing! Thanks, Sophie x
Meghalaya is awesome place for traveling. Many things are seeing in Meghalaya. You share the photos really nice. I like very much. Nice blog.
Hi Alex, yes I totally agree. Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful states in India. Thanks for your feedback, Sophie x
Dear Sophie, I am planning to visit Meghalaya in 1st week of December this year. Where would you suggest me to book my stay, in Shillong or in Cherrapunjee. I would be travelling with my wife and 2 year old kid.
Hi Mahesh, this completely depends on what you want out of your trip. Shillong is a busy city with lot’s of restaurants and shopping and there are some good viewpoints around the city. You could easily get a taxi to Cherrapunjee to enjoy the views.
Cherrapunjee is more remote but has breathtaking scenery. There are a few good value restaurants in the town and facilities. But, it’s more expensive. I stayed in ‘By the way’ residence which is a budget hotel at 500 rupees per night for a double room with shared outdoor bathroom.
Polo Orchid is a gorgeous luxury resort in the area with private plunge pools and a rooftop pool if you have the budget. I’ll put a link to it here.
Hope this helps and have an incredible time! Sophie x
Hey Sophie,
I am doing a little animation on YT about the wettest place in the world (Meghalaya).
I was just wondering if it would be ok just to include the first photo on this article in the animation (with Credit and link to your website of course :) ).
Hi Chris, that sounds like a great project and I’m more than happy for you to include my photo in your Meghalaya animation! Please send me the link once it’s posted and I’ll check it out. Thanks for asking and your support. Sophie x
Hey Sophie!
Thanks for your permission and here is the link to the video –
Would love to know your thoughts :).
Chris
Hi Chris! Wow, that’s amazing! What a cool video. Thanks for including me. I’ll embed your video into one of my Meghalaya posts :) Sophie x
Thanks Sophie. and glad you like! I hope to get to Meghalaya next year, don#t believe I missed it first time round in India! I just gave you a follow on insta as well to keep up with your adventures :).
Hi Chris, thanks so much, I’ve subscribed to you! I’ve embedded it in my post here ! Sophie x
That’s ace thanks for the sub and for embedding the video :).