Meghalaya – Abode of Clouds

If you are agitated by the heat and you just want to feel some rain all over your body. Then try visiting Meghalaya this summer and then you will be able to feel not just the rain but the clouds themselves. Excited! Let’s read below about the place where the earth meets the horizon and how to visit there and also how much it will cost you throughout your visit. You may also request an Itinerary of 6 nights and 7 days which will cover every important site of this place.

Note: Please make sure to check the weather conditions of Meghalaya before booking the tickets, especially in the rainy season.

Let’s begin with why you should visit Meghalaya in the first place

We all have seen the clouds right but do you know how it feels when you touch it? Amazed! Meghalaya is the place where you can actually feel the clouds.

Cleaning your home is very essential and cleanliness works for us like a refreshment. Image the refreshment you will get when you were in the cleanest village in India. Yes, that is Mawlynong– the cleanest village in India.

Who does not like clean and pure water, it is very essential for the happening of life. Remember the last time you were in a water reservoir which was so clean that you can easily see to the bottom of it? It’s hard, right? Come to Dawki and see how beautiful it is and experience this view and you will also have a chance to see the border of Bangladesh.

Meghalaya is one of the best sites for trekking even when you are on a solo trip. It has many explored trekking routes and many are yet to be unearthed.

Meghalaya has a matriarchal society and hence violence against women or men are very rare which makes it safer even for a solo traveller.

Best time to visit Meghalaya

April to June

Although this destination is an all-time one if you say the best time then April to June is the best time to visit Meghalaya. The fountains are at their peak everywhere it goes all green making it eye pleasing.

October to March

This is also a winter destination and the views are more clear in winter. The reason is as there will be no rain and the sky will be clear and you can more clearly. However, as this place goes very cold in winter so do not forget to bring warm clothes with you. As the roads and treks become clear, this becomes heaven for trekkers.

How does it visit Meghalaya?

The best way to visit Meghalaya is to reach Guwahati by your choice of transport i.e bus, train, train or flight and take a ride to Shillong from there. You may take the bus(2-300/person), share a taxi(3-400/person), share a cab(5-600/person) or make reservations depending upon the time and journey duration. On average it costs around 9k for 1 week’s tour from Guwahati to Shillong-Dawki-Severn Sister waterfalls-Shillong-Guwahati covering all sites around.