5 places to visit in Meghalaya

The beauty of Meghalaya will mesmerize you. This is why tourists from different parts of the world go to this place in India. Meghalaya is a reflection of immense beauty for the travelers. There is only green and greenery as far as the eye can see. Also the rains in hilly regions are more attractive. There the clouds will float along with you! 5 places to visit in Meghalaya-

Lake Umiam
Barapani Lake or Umiam Lake. It is a reservoir located just 15 km north of Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. The lake was created in the 1960s by damming the Umiam River. Uliam Lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Meghalaya. Tourists flock here for kayaking, butter cycling, scooting, boating etc. This lake is surrounded by mountains. The beauty of this lake becomes heavenly during monsoons.

Keelung Rock
Keelang Rock is 80 km away from Shillong. Anyone will be surprised to see this rock of red stone. Located in the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Keelang Rock is about 1800 meters above sea level. About 330 meters in width, this massive boulder is a part of Khasi legend.

Tura
Tura in Meghalaya becomes one of the best tourist destinations in the month of July due to its serene environment. Located in the Garo hills, Tura is an ideal place for nature lovers. Nakarek National Park is located 12 km from Tura. There you can see different species of animals including golden cat, leopard, wild buffalo and pheasant birds.

Cherrapunji
It is the second wettest place in the world. It rains almost throughout the year. As a result, it is green all year round. Adventure lovers can visit Cherrapunji. A lot of birds can be heard here during monsoon. At that time, the water in the river rose. A walk across Cherrapunji's famous tree root bridge will leave you mesmerized. This bridge is made by naturally entwining the roots of rubber trees. Boating is available in Cherrapunji. The experience of trekking through the forest and taking a boat along the river is great.

Masmai Cave
Masmai Cave is one of the best ancient caves in Meghalaya. The trees inside the cave caught everyone's attention. The length of the cave is only 150 meters. Masmai Cave is only 6 km away from Cherrapunji. The cave is located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.

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