Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Meghalaya's Monsoon Beauty: A Traveler's Guide
Meghalaya is a beautiful place to visit, even if you've heard some bad news.
You can fly to Shillong, the main city, from many places in India.
There are amazing waterfalls and unique bridges made of tree roots.
You can also see the cleanest village in Asia and visit Dawki with its clear river where boats seem to float on air.
It is a great place to visit, especially in the monsoon season, and it is safe and easy to go.
Meghalaya offers scenic monsoon getaways with reasonable ticket prices.
Shillong is the main gateway, with flights from major Indian cities.
Cherrapunji features the Nohkalikai Falls and living root bridges.
Mawlynnong, known as the 'Cleanest Village in Asia,' is a must-visit.
Dawki's Umngot River provides crystal-clear boat rides despite potential rain.
- Who
- Travelers interested in nature and unique experiences.
- What
- Offers scenic monsoon getaways and popular tourist spots such as living root bridges, Mawlynnong village, and the Umngot River.
- When
- June (monsoon season)
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- To showcase the state's natural beauty and encourage tourism.
- Main Gateway
- Shillong
- Direct Flight from Delhi
- SpiceJet
- Flight Cost from Delhi (Round Trip)
- ₹13,000–₹16,000
- Flight Cost from Mumbai (Round Trip)
- ₹11,000 - ₹20,000
- Attraction
- Double Decker Root Bridges, Nohkalikai Falls
- Location
- Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki
Sources
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