Meghalaya.

Meghalaya.

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya is known as Scotland of the East.
Population of Meghalaya is 26 lacs and has an area of 8800 sq.miles.
About one third of the state consists of dense forests.
Cherapoonji and Shillong has the world record of rain in an year.
It has much natural beauty and eye catching scenery but poor infrastructure, poor
Road and rail facility has blocked influx of tourists to this place.


Meghalaya or the abode of the Clouds is a place to inspire a poet,

A dramatic canvas for an artist’s dream and an ideal retreat for people in search of
Beauty and solitude. Meghalaya is one of the most picturesque states of India,
Offering a spectrum of sylvan surroundings, rich cultural heritage, misty
Heights breathtaking beautiful waterfalls, luxurious vegetation flora and fauna.

Carved out of the former state of Assam, Meghalaya is one of the seven-sisters
Of the eastern region, bordered by Assam in the North, and Bangladesh in the
South. Meghalaya is divided into five district zones, of the Jaintia hills, east
And west Garo hills and east and west Khasi hills. It is among the wettest
places on earth, little wonder that it justifies Meghalaya as the abode of clouds.
The state has a picturesque colonial capital Shillong, and is a home to a diversity of people which includes the Khasi, Jantia and Garo tribes.

Agriculture is the main occupation of Meghalaya, with eighty percent of its
Population dependent on it for their livelihood.
Meghalaya is considered to have a rich base of minerals. These include coal, limestone, granite and kaolin. There is no development in the area of industrialisation.
Recently two large scale cement factories came to be established in this region.

Cherapoonji is one of the most popular tourists spot but poor infrastructure has marred the progress of the state.

The best time to visit Meghalaya is from March to July.
The British and Assam Tea Owners camp at Cherapoonji or Shillong during March to July
To escape the summer heat in Assam.