Meghalaya Backpacking

Overview

About Meghalaya Backpacking Trip

A wonderland also known as the ‘Abode of Clouds’ located in the northeastern part of India, Meghalaya is home to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Meghalaya offers you sights of heart thumping cliffs, extravagant rivers and much more. It provides you a chance to experience the colonial influence in Shillong (capital of Meghalaya), visit Asia’s cleanest village Mawlynnong or explore the Living Double-Decker Root Bridge. Teeming valleys and lush green sheets of land to lakes and refreshing waterfalls, this amazing state has so much for every kind of wanderlust soul. This gem of Northeast India is also known for its richest biodiversity areas in the world. A perfect vacay in nature’s lap, Meghalaya lies comfortably between Bangladesh in the South and Brahmaputra valley in the North.

To visit this ‘Scotland of India’ the first rule is to leave all your worries at home and travel with a free soul to free your mind off the stress. It's an experience that you can gain both solo or with your Meghalaya Backpacking Package at best rates.

Places to visit in Meghalaya Backpacking Tour

Travelling is a bug and whether you are a hiking, trekking enthusiast or novice paddler, Meghalaya has a lot to offer to people and tourists from all around.

• Shillong: The capital city of Meghalaya is one of a kind, its majestic beauty and stunning views will hypnotize you in such a manner that you will fall in love with the city with every step you take. If you are traveling to Shillong the one thing you cannot miss is the Shillong peak hike which will take less than an hour to reach the peak and enjoy the scenic view.
• Laitlum Canyons: To enjoy the viewpoint from where you get to see a panoramic view of the valleys of Meghalaya, Laitlum Canyons will enrich your experience and attract you with their charm.
• Cherrapunji: Labeled as one of the wettest places on the planet, Cherrapunji has so much in its basket for the tourists, flourished with caves and oldest masterpieces of nature you will be awestruck by seeing how magical the creations of nature can be.
• Wei Swadong: Meghalaya has earned fame from its variety of waterfalls, Wei Swadong has the ability to attract tourists to its crystal clear waters and serene sight of V shaped waterfalls.
• Living Root Bridge: Everyone deserves to watch this Living Root bridge at least for once in their lifetime, listed in the UNESCO world heritage site as the bridge is formed with the sheer strength of nature with the help of natural rocks and rivers.
• Umshiang Double-Decker Bridge: This magnificent bridge is a double decked marvelous piece of nature that amazes every tourist who visits.
• Nohkalikai Falls: This waterfall holds a rich history ,as among the locals people believe that it is named after a woman ‘Ki Likai’ who accidentally ate the meat of her own child who was murdered by her second husband out of jealousy. With her unbearable grief and guilt she jumped into the waterfall, in whose memory the waterfall was named as Nohkalikai Falls which is India’s tallest floundered waterfall.
• Mawsmai Caves: The term Mawsmai in local language means ‘Oath Stone’ which is popular due to its unique limestone cave structures.
• Mawlynnong Village: Your drive towards Dawki will lead you to a Mawlynnong village and there feel free to stroll around Asia's cleanest village.
• Dawki Village: Settled on the laps of Meghalaya, Dawki village is the epicenter of natural beauty and architectural styles, while you can go boating in Umngot river and explore the lush green views around you.
• Krang Shuri Waterfall: Waterfalls are the pride of this state and Krang Shrui Waterfalls is one of them which leaves tourists and travelers standing in the middle of a stunning creation of nature and watching the silky descending waters of Krang Shuri Waterfall.

Things to do in Meghalaya Backpacking Trip

Scotland of India is a combination of Wild mountains and jungles and crystal-clear waterfalls, water bodies with facility of boating around in the water bodies.

• Exploring Caves: Meghalaya has long uniquely structured caves that makes tourists attracted and surrender to its positive vibrations.
• Rock Climbing: This state offers you with opportunities of rock climbing in certain areas which is certainly cherry on the top for trekking lovers.
• Hiking: Halong and other such places inculcates excitement in hikers to visit and explore the terrains of Meghalaya.
• Refreshing Waterfalls: Visiting Meghalaya is incomplete without your tour of various waterfalls, as this North-Eastern Indian state has one of the tallest waterfalls in the nation and these are then the most photogenic ones.
• Exploring streets & taste the essence of Meghalayan food: There is no harsh in exploring and strolling around Meghalaya’s strolling markets and taste the local cuisines.
• Understand Unique Culture: Any place with an enlarged picture of cultures. Enhances your experience of traveling to and tourists who take interest in learning about them deepens or helps them gain knowledge about the place.
• Adventure Sports: Many hill stations provide opportunities for adventure sports but very rarely sports like horse riding are offered so take the most out of it and dive into the madness of the state.

Best time to visit Meghalaya

It is recommended to visit Meghalaya Backpacking Package during either Autumn or winter season, mainly because these seasons are the time when the state’s beauty is elevated in every sense and every corner of the state is flawlessly charming. It is advisable to not travel to Meghalaya during monsoons because Meghalaya sees heavy rainfall during those times which makes it difficult to take a tour to hilly terrains and steep sloped areas in rain.

How to reach Meghalaya

• Airways: To reach Meghalaya ,take a flight to the nearest airport in Guwahati, Assam. Flight to Guwahati is well connected from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and some international cities like Bangkok. From Guwahati airport take a cab to your desired destination.
• Roadways: Transportation to Meghalaya is well connected to all the states and to all the cities in Meghalaya. The highway NH40 connects Guwahati to Shillong ,from where you can travel around the state in a cab/bus/car.
• Railways: The closest railway station to Meghalaya is Guwahati, from where you can use well connected roads to reach Meghalaya and its different cities.

FAQ’s

1. What is the best time for Meghalaya Backpacking Package?

Winters mainly October to December are the best time to go on a Meghalaya Backpacking Package.

2. What is the best food to try on a Meghalaya Backpacking Trip?

Some of the must eat foods of Meghalaya are Doh-Khlieh (a pork salad), Nakham Bitchi (dry fish and vegetable soup), Pudoh (steamed rice with pork), Sakin Gata (white rice cake)

3. What are the famous places to visit in Meghalaya?

Cherrapunji, ShillongLiving Root Bridge, Mawlynnong Village are some of the famous places to visit on a Meghalaya Backpacking Package.

4. What are the Best places for shopping in Meghalaya?

Polo Bazaar, Bara Bazaar are some of the famous shopping hubs in Meghalaya.

5. What are Best things to buy in Meghalaya?

You must buy Shawls, Manipuri Lungis, Eco-friendly scrubs, Scottish clothes, Bamboo baskets, varieties of species etc.

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Things To Pack

Good quality rucksack (preferably 40-60 liters) & a small day bag pack (for hikes/treks purpose) with rain-cover is recommended, easy to carry trolley bag.

A pair of shoes (mainly trekking/sports) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pair of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.

Heavy down jacket, light fleece, long track/cargo pants, long/short sleeves T-shirts, body thermal wears (as per season), sun cap/hat, woolen cap & gloves (as per season), hoodie, raincoats/ponchos.

Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.

Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.

Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.

Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.

Know Before You Go

• Travellers arriving in Guwahati: Travelers are requested to arrive in Guwahati Airport/Railway Station by 10:00 AM to timely begin their journey towards Shillong. Travellers can book their return flight or train tickets on last day for after 6:00 PM.
• Change of Plans: We reserve right to change any schedule in the interest of safety & general wellbeing as per the call taken by your Trip Captain due to weather, road conditions & other factors out of control.