It’s the magical monsoon season, it’s raining, giving everything from the leaves to the sky a different colour. It’s time to experience both the monsoon and a new travel destinations like never before.
Kickstarting this monsoon travel journey with Meghalaya the most recommended destination by travel enthusiast Pankaj Maurya.
Travel along to embrace the monsoon in all its glory and grace.
Meghalaya: The monsoon wonderland of beauty and harmony
Meghalaya in the North East region of India is also known as the ‘Abode of Clouds’. There is nothing more soul stirring than experiencing it in the rainy season.
The lush green landscapes, cascading waterfalls and the entire place comes alive with nature as its best display during the monsoon season.
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Infact, Pankaj says, it is beyond just a travel experience; it’s a chance to reconnect with nature in your own unique way. There is something for everyone.
Adventures, family holiday or solitude and tranquillity, Meghalaya has it all
Adventure and Trekking: Challenging treks and unique living root bridges make it an adventurer’s delight.
Family and Kids: Some gentle hikes, natural beauty and even a modern hill station make it perfect for family holidays. Meghalaya is full of delightful stories that are wonderful to unravel.
Tranquillity and Solitude: The serene landscapes, remote villages, simple homestays with the locals can be great for those seeking quietude or even a meditative experience.
Local Culture: The rich cultural heritage of the Khasi tribes and their harmonious relationship with nature is a life lesson you will always want to go back to.
Nature’s grace : Raw beauty, lush green hills, cascading waterfalls and much more.
Navigating Meghalaya to experience nature’s grace and power
Must visit places and how to experience them:
Umiam Lake
This man made marvel is located just outside Shillong. You could start with a night on a houseboat here. This would be the perfect way to relax if you come by road from Guwahati.
Pro tip: A simple wooden boat house is highly recommended to experience tranquillity as your houseboat slowly drifts while it might be drizzling. It not only adds to the romance but is a great way to stay from the crowded tourist spots.
A Trekker’s Delight: The Living Root Bridges of Nongriat
These natural marvels are located in the East Khasi Hills. It is a living testament to the ingenuity of the local Khasi tribes having been crafted from the roots of rubber trees.
To get to Nongriat one can trek down 3,500 steps from Tyrna village.
Doing this during the rains will only add to the high any adventurer seeks.
Pro tip: Pankaj advises to only go down trekking this route if you have been trekking before and are not a beginner or even an amateur. Of Course all safety measures for such treks must be followed.
As far as the view goes this double-decker living root bridge, when misty especially in the monsoon, looks something out of a fairy tale.
The remoteness of Nongriat village offers a charming sense of seclusion and peace. Not to mention the thriving backpacker community will be an added element of joy.
The local homestays are a delightfully simple way to live as the locals do in harmony with nature.
Shillong: The Charismatic Capital of Meghalaya
From the wild, wild, best to comfort at its best; Meghalaya truly has it all.
Shillong is a unique blend of a modern lifestyle and all the comforts of a city along with the natural beauty and charisma of a quintessential hill station.
Mawlynnong: The model of cleanliness and civilisation
Mawlynnong is Asia’s cleanest village and extremely well maintained. It has become a tourist hub and tends to get crowded. Still a must visit especially if you are on a family holiday along with children. The visit will be a lesson in not just cleanliness but also civic sense, community living and welfare.
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