Meghalaya Tourism, Meghalaya

 'Abode of the Clouds', this destination soothes the mind of a weary traveler, offering a memorable tour to Meghalaya. Clouds are always found during the monsoon season nestling in the tropical forest valleys of Garo Hills or in the temperate pine forests of the Khasi and Jaintia hills.
Situated in the north eastern corner of India, Meghalaya is bounded by Assam in the northeast, and the plains of Bangladesh in the southwest. The state covers an area of 22,429 sq. kms with a population density of 78.5 per sq. kms. 
The name describes the climatic phenomenon that brings torrential rain to its hills and forests, these same hills and mountains are responsible for this climatic experience as they force rain clouds coming in from the Bay of Bengal to move up - resulting in heavy rain. The Cherrapunjee belt receives the highest rainfall in the world.

The higher ranges of the Khasi/Jaintia hills enjoy a cool, bracing, temperate climate while the winters can be cold. The Garo hills on the other hand, is at a lower altitude, and has tropical vegetation. The summer months in Tura, the administrative capital of Garo hills, are warm and humid whereas winters are pleasant with a slight chill.

Meghalaya became the 21st state of the Indian Union, when it achieved full-fledged statehood in 1972. Home to the Khasi, Garo, Jaintia and some lesser known tribes, Meghalaya boasts of a unique matrilineal lineage system practiced by all the three major tribes with some degree of variation.
One can also enjoy visit to churches, temples, mosques, gurudwaras and monastries in Meghalaya. By nature, the people of Meghalaya are cheerful, hospitable, peaceful and social; something reflected in their music, dance and sports.

Places of Interest in Meghalaya:

• Khasi Hills
• Jaintia Hills
• Garo Hills
  

• Nongkrem Dance  
• Behdienkhlam
• Wangala Dance