Meghalaya is one of the
famous tourist destinations in Northeast India.
The state of Meghalaya is recognized as the ‘abode of the clouds,’ and
the diverse Meghalaya tour package offers experiences with nature, adventure,
and the culture of tribal people.
The article is about places to visit in
Meghalaya and Meghalaya tour package
and also how to visit Shillong.
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Meghalaya Tour Package
There are some very popular travel agents, like MakeMyTrip, Thrillophilia, yatra.com, IRCTC Tourism, and Kesari Tours, that also made offers for Meghalaya tour Packages at different times. When you book a tour package from any travel agent, you must follow the duration of time, the places where they visit, the activities that are included in the package, and also the stay option and food. You should definitely compare the tour package price to other travel agents. Generally, the tour package price depends on the duration of the visit time, the trip places, and the accommodation they arrange. A budget-friendly price around Rs.15000 to Rs.50000 per person. The price may be expensive if you have a luxurious experience.
Places to visit in Meghalaya
There are some major tourist destinations like Shillong, the capital city in Meghalaya; Mawlynnong; Dawki; and also the place where Cherrapunji is situated in Meghalaya, the rainiest place in the world. On the way to Cherrapunji, you will find other tourist spots like Mawkdok viewpoint, Thangkharang Park, Nohkalikal Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, the living root bridge, and also Umiam Lake in Shillong.
Dawki
Dwaki is located in the
West Jainta Hills in Maghalaya. Dwaki
is famous for the Umngot River, known as the Dawki River. The river’s crystal-clear
water, boating on the Dawki River, and natural beauty are the biggest
attractions for tourists, and that’s why a large number of tourists visit Dauki
every year. This is one of the clearest water river in India, and the river is
near the village of Mawlynnong in Meghalaya, and the village is known as the
cleanest village in Asia. Shillong to
Dawki distance is around 80 km, and the taxi fare (reserved) will be Rs.3500
to Rs.4000 one way, with a time taken of 2h 40min to 3 hours.
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Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji, whose ancient
name was Sohara, is the most famous tourist destination in Maghalaya
and is also recognized as one of the wettest
places on earth. Cherrapunji is considered the region that
receives the highest rainfall in the world, and it averages 11777 mm annually. The place is well
known for its stunning beauty, abundant rainfall, living root bridge, natural beauty, and heavy waterfalls. A large number
of waterfalls, including Mawsmai Falls and Seven Sisters Falls, are to be seen
and are the biggest tourist attraction.
Shillong
Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya in the Northeast region of India. The town is recognized as a beautiful hill station and is one of the cleanest cities in the Northeast. The city is famous for stunning natural beauty, for waterfalls, vibrant culture, and lush green hills, and is popular as the name of “Scotland of the Earth.” The beauty of the mountains during the day is very beautiful. No snowfall is seen in Shillong, but the tropical climate is 8 to 25 degrees Celsius. In winter, some years the temperature drops by 2 to 3 degrees. In the daytime, the natural beauty of green hills, fresh breeze blowing, and cold weather makes the city very attractive to tourists. Besides this, the beauty of Shillong at night is worth seeing; it seems as if a flood of light is pouring down the mountain.
Megahalaya Tour
with MTDC
MTDC means Meghalaya Tourism
Development Corporation. The bus service offers daily tours of Shillong and
surrounding areas. After reaching Shillong, first check out a hotel or homestay
for 3 to 4 days. After that, visit the MTDC office and book a 3 to 4-day tour
plan for where you want to visit. The MTDC office is located within walking
distance from Shillong main point, Police Bazar. The MTDC office is open from 7AM
to 7PM and books a day before your tour. The tour plan set and booked the 1st
day to visit Cherrapunji, the 2nd day to visit Dawki, and the last
day of the tour will be Shillong town and the nearby area. Besides this,
another option is to reserve a car or taxi to
visit places in Meghalaya. If you want to reserve, you will have to pay Rs.3000 to Rs.4000 as taxi
fare.
MTDC bus service departs at 8:30AM daily from the MTDC office gate and returns at 3PM the same day after completing a tour of Shillong and nearby areas. So, you will arrive at 7:30 in the MTDC office. Bus services run daily from there to various destinations. The bus fare for a one-day tour in Cherrapunji is Rs.500, and there is also a travel guide on each bus. That journey includes 8 places that are visited. The bus arrived first at Mawkdok Dympep Valley; this is the first point of the Cherrapunji tour. There are no separate entry fees to visit the place for tourists. The viewpoint is exceptionally beautiful and enjoyable. After that, the tour bus arrived at the place Khoh Ramhah, which has no entry fees. From this viewpoint you will see the view of Sylhet town in Bangladesh. Then you will reach Thangkharang Park and have to pay Rs.20 as entry fees per person. The next destination is seven sisters waterfalls; it is the fourth highest waterfall in India. The next destination is Mansmari Cave, built of limestone. Entry fees charge Rs.30 per person, have to pay. Then the bus will stop at Eco Park, and to visit the park, the entry fee is Rs.20. From there a waterfall can be seen, and the place is the source of the seven-star waterfall. The last destination is Nahkalikai Falls, and it is the 2nd highest waterfall in India. After visiting the beautiful places of Cherrapunji, the bus returns to their starting destination at 3pm.
If you
are with a reserve taxi or private car, you can add two places like Arwah Cave
and Kayram Waterfall.
The next
day, the MTDC bus will take you to Dawki
Tourist Place, and the bus fare will be Rs.700 for the tour. Dawki is a very
famous place located on Bangladesh-India border.
On the last
day, you will be able to visit Shillong town and its surrounding areas, which
are very beautifully, like Polo Ground, Matilang Park, etc.
How to visit Meghalaya Shillong
Meghalaya is a very beautiful and picturesque hilly state of India, and Shillong is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. The distance from Guwahati to Shillong is about 100 km, and it is located towards the south. If you have a plan to visit Meghalaya and all the nearby tourist destinations in Shillong, first you have to reach Guwahati, the capital city of Assam.
Guwahati to Meghalaya
Guwahati
is well connected with other major cities in India by air, rail, and also road.
If you live in the Northeast, then you can easily visit places in Meghalaya without
any tour package. But if you are
with any travel agent or with Meghalaya
Tour Package, you will not have any headache about the Hotel or booking a car or taxi; they also arrange that for you.
Guwahati to
Shillong distance is around 100 km. Many trains come to Guwahati every day
from different parts of the country. The Saraighat Express leaves Kolkata’s
Howrah railway station every day at 3:55PM and reaches Guwahati the next day at
10.05 AM. You can also come to Guwahati by flight from different parts of the
country.
There are many options to reach Shillong from Guwahati by road and by flight. You will find shared taxis from Guwahati Paltan Bazar to Shillong at Rs 500 to 700. If you are with family and want to visit Shillong by car with a reservation, you have to pay Rs.2000, and the time taken is 2 hours. A regular govt. bus service, MTC, is available from ISBT Guwahati to Shillong at a fair of 200 to 300, and the time taken is 3 hours. MTDC also offers train arrivals onwards to Shillong from Guwahati.
What is the best
time to visit Meghalaya?
The best time to visit Meghalaya is from October to March,
because to, at that time the weather will be pleasant and there will be less
rainfall. You can also visit all
year round. In the summer season, Meghalaya has a lot of natural beauty, but
there will be a little bit, due to heavy rainfall and landslides.
Conclusion: If you want to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, you must visit Shillong and book the Meghalaya Tour Package. Read about places to visit in Meghalaya and how to visit Meghalaya, and know details before you tour Northeast, India.
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