About Meghalaya
Meghalaya means abode of clouds, and it rains here like few places on earth. That rain has shaped deep gorges, huge waterfalls and forests where Khasi villages have grown bridges from living roots.
Shillong, the hill capital, is the usual base, and from there the roads lead south to Cherrapunji and the Bangladesh border plains.
Living root bridges
Over generations, villagers have trained rubber fig roots across streams until they could carry people. The double-decker bridge at Nongriat needs a steep walk of thousands of steps, while Riwai near Mawlynnong is far easier.
Waterfalls and caves
Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls plunge from the Sohra plateau and are strongest after the monsoon. Mawsmai Cave is short and simple to visit, a good introduction to the state's limestone.
Clear water and clean villages
The Umngot river at Dawki is famous for its glassy water in the drier months, when boats seem to float on air. Mawlynnong nearby is known for its tidy streets and bamboo walkways.
