Dawki is a picturesque border town in the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India, universally famous for the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River where boats appear to float in mid-air. Sitting right on the international boundary between India and Bangladesh, it serves as a major trade hub and one of Northeast India’s most iconic… Continue reading Dawki
Umiam Lake, popularly known as Barapani (Big Water), is a massive, mesmerising artificial reservoir located in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Spanning over 10 square kilometres, it was created in the early 1960s by damming the Umiam River for Northeast India’s first major hydroelectric project. Today, it serves as the ultimate, scenic gateway for travellers… Continue reading Umiam
Sohsarat is a scenic, nature-rich locality situated near Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, India. It is a tranquil getaway perched atop rolling hills, offering panoramic views of lush mountain ranges and the distant plains of Bangladesh.
Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It’s known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees. To the northeast, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point overlooks verdant gorges. In the surrounding hills, the Noh-Kalikai, Dain-Thlen and Kynrem waterfalls plunge from forested clifftops. South of town,… Continue reading Sohra
Meghalaya is a state in northeast India, with Shillong as its capital city. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474.
