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Meghalaya is an amazing tourist destination in India known as “Abode of Clouds.” The article is about the best time to visit Meghalaya and the main tourist attractions that attracts tourists every year. It is one of the most beautiful and amazing tourist destination in Northeast India. Meghalaya offers a living root bridge, beautiful landscapes, amazing waterfalls, caves, and the cleanest village in India.
If you are a tourist and want to explore the valley. You must choose the best time to visit Meghalaya, when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing and perfect for outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Meghalaya Sightseeing
The best time to visit Meghalaya also depends on what a visitor wants to experience. If you are a nature lover and want to experience greenery, you must visit from October to November. If you experience cool weather, the best time will be December to February. For sightseeing, the perfect month will be March to April. For experience waterfall, the perfect month will be June to August and so on:
The most comfortable and best time to visit Meghalaya is October to April; at that time rainfall is corporately lower, and tourists can explore Shillong (capital city), Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong, Jowai, and Mawsynram. Read more from Meghalaya Tourism official website.
Meghalaya Weather at a Glance
| Months | What to Expect | Temperature |
| March to May | Mild weather, greenery landscape | 20 to 22 Degree |
| June to September | Heavy rain, waterfalls, lush landscape | 20 to 25 Degree |
| October to November | Pleasant weather, Sightseeing | 15 to 22 Degree |
| December to February | Cool weather | 7 to 19 Degree |
Tourists Main Attractions
- Living root bridge
- Cherrapunji (wettest place)
- Dawki (clean water)
- Mawlynnong (cleanest village)
- Jowai
- Shillong
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Mawsmai Caves
- Eco Park
How to Visit Meghalaya
Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya. The beauty of Shillong at night is amazing and the most attractive for tourists. If you want to visit the best destination to Meghalaya, you have to reach shilling town. Shillong town (police bazar) is the main gateway of the destinations. Shillong is situated in the East Khasi Hills district at an altitude of about 1496 meters above sea level, and that’s why Shillong is not connected by railway. The nearest railway station is Guwahati Railway Station. The nearest domestic airport is Umroi Airport, located at Umroi, but it has limited domestic flight connectivity, about 30 to 35 km away from Shillong city. The famous and popular international airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, located at Guwahati, around 100 to 120 km away from Shillong City. Most of the visitors come to Shillong via Guwahati because the road connectivity is good and Guwahati is the main gateway of the Northeast. You will find lots of cars and taxis to visit Shillong from Guwahati Paltan Bazar. Paltan Bazar is a point where you will find lots of hotels, rental taxi and bus stand to visit any place in Assam and the place is very near to Guwahati Railway Station.
(Note: For vacation plan, follow the best time to visit Meghalaya for convenient trip)
Guwahati to Shillong Tour
Guwahati to Shillong distance is around 100 to 120 km. You will find buses from Guwahati to Shillong, from ASTC Paltan Bazar Bus Stand. Some buses (small bus) are available to reach Shillong and fare will be around Rs.200. Another trip option is taxi from Paltan Bazar (police outpost). There are lots of shared taxis available to reach Shillong and fare will be around Rs.500 per person. You can book the taxi as reserve and fare will be around Rs.2000. If you want to visit Meghalaya, super buses are available from Guwahati ISBT. Buses are generally runs at morning and evening. So, you may check the time table. Try to explore at the best time to visit Meghalaya for convenient road trip.
Meghalaya Travel Tips
Keep in mind the travel tips before make travel plan:
- Check the weather report before making a travel plan
- Wear comfortable shoes for trekking, and sightseeing (don’t wear hill shoes)
- Keep in mind continuous rainfall in monsoon, pack a raincoat or umbrella
- Wear heavy cloth if you are planning in winter
- Follow travel guidelines when visiting cave, waterfall or remote areas
- Connect with a local guide if you are not in group travel
- Start your trip at morning when exploring destinations
- Book accommodation and rental car in advance
- Book Taxi at low price from trusted website
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Conclusion
Meghalaya is an amazing tourist destination in North-East India. All of the year round, you can visit Meghalaya. But Most of the visitors visits Meghalaya from October to April, and the pleasant weather that makes your trip more comfortable and joyful and before Meghalaya Trip you must see the weather and the best time to visit Meghalaya and the tourist spot offers a memorable experience in every season.
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