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The Himalayas are not merely a geographical feature, a range of mountains. they epitomise people's civilisational identity that goes back to the dawn of history. If these majestic mountains were not there, the rain clouds sweeping up from the Indian Ocean. |
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Meghalya Tours The Abode of Clouds & Misty Mountains Meghalaya bordered by Assam to the north and east and Bangladesh to its west is one of north east India 's most attractive states. Sustaining a wealth of rolling green, thickly forested hills that nurture an amazing ecological diversity, Meghalaya also presents a lavish spectacle of sapphire blue lakes, towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and an amazing variety of wild Orchids. It is known for its small towns of Cherrapunji and Mawsynaram - the wettest places on earth. Located between 25.10-26 N Latitude and Longitude 85.49 0 and 22,439 Sq.Kms in size this evergreen state is bordered by Bangladesh to the south and west and Assam to the north and north east. The state comprises of three divisions- Western Meghalaya – Garo Hills ; Central Meghalaya – Khasi Hills , Eastern Meghalaya and Jaintia Hills. These tribes with their numerous fairs and festivals are all fun loving, hospitable lot living a peaceful life in this enchanting abode of the clouds. Meghalaya's capital Shillong –was in the past referred to as ' Scotland of the East' due its remarkable resemblance to the British province's climate and vegetation. This pulsating hill town presents quite a contrast to the easy going tribal village lifestyle. Hep and happening with its fancy shops and eateries, and strains of the latest in rock and rap wafting out of posh restaurants, and a miscellany of local bands, Shillong offers you a wild late night partying kind of holiday or a more carefree, stress eliminating one in a laid back setting. Meghalaya has an excellent infrastructure in terms of roads, hotel accommodation, and easy accessibility to Guwahati the well connected gateway of the north east, in neighbouring Assam. Getting There Meghalaya's climate is entirely influenced by the south-western monsoons originating from the Bay of Bengal and continuing from May through October. Cherrapunji has been replaced as the wettest place on earth by Mawsynaram in East Khasi Hills district receiving the heaviest rainfall in the world with a July average of 959cms. November to April are the ideal months to visit Meghalaya where the winter begins in December and lasts until February.
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Cricket has been an organized adult game since the seventeenth century when it first took the fancy of English gentlemen lying low in their country estates at the time of the Civil War.
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Camping is the best way of enjoying the wonders of nature given to Himachal and sharing the warmth of its people. You can carry your own gear along or opt for any one of the several camps that are pitched in various parts of the State.
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