Places to visit in Meghalaya
Meghalaya, with its capital at Shillong, is known for living root bridges and rain clouds. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.
Living Root Bridges, Cherrapunji
Bridges grown from rubber-tree roots by Khasi communities, such as the double-decker near Nongriat.
The trek has thousands of steps; wear good shoes.
Umngot River, Dawki
A clear river near the Bangladesh border, popular for boating.
Visit in the dry season for the clearest water.
Shillong Peak
The highest point of the Shillong plateau at about 1,965 m, with views over the city.
Early mornings are usually clearest.
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