A suggested route
Combine Shillong with Sohra and a selected village or river excursion; keep walking demands and rainfall in mind.
Northeast INDIA · State
Meghalaya
Living landscapes of the hills
DISCOVER MEGHALAYA
A destination with its own story.
Cloud-covered hills, waterfalls and village experiences. Meghalaya’s root bridges demonstrate a relationship between local knowledge and the forest. A visit becomes more rewarding when you balance the principal sights with regional food, neighbourhood life and time to explore at your own pace.
History & heritage
Meghalaya’s root bridges demonstrate a relationship between local knowledge and the forest. Around Sohra, waterfalls and escarpments offer dramatic scenery, while Shillong provides a lively hill-town setting. The region’s landscape is shaped strongly by rain and changing water conditions.
Cities & destinations
CITY / DESTINATION
Shillong
Shillong offers a different perspective on Meghalaya. Meghalaya’s root bridges demonstrate a relationship between local knowledge and the forest. Its place in…
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Sohra offers a different perspective on Meghalaya. Meghalaya’s root bridges demonstrate a relationship between local knowledge and the forest. Its place in…
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Dawki offers a different perspective on Meghalaya. Meghalaya’s root bridges demonstrate a relationship between local knowledge and the forest. Its place in…
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Open a place to explore its story and include it in your journey.
PLACE / EXPERIENCE
Living root bridges
Living root bridges in Meghalaya are shaped through local knowledge using tree roots. Their significance lies in a long relationship between people…
Read the story →PLACE / EXPERIENCENohkalikai Falls
Nohkalikai Falls is one of Sohra’s most dramatic waterfall landscapes. Visibility and water volume vary with cloud and rain. Viewing from designated…
Read the story →PLACE / EXPERIENCEUmiam Lake
Umiam Lake gives the Shillong region a broad waterside landscape of hills and open views. It can provide a relaxed contrast to…
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LOCAL FLAVOURS
Taste Meghalaya
Try Jadoh, tungrymbai as an introduction to regional flavours. Food varies between districts and households, so a tasting journey can be tailored to your interests. Let us know whether you prefer vegetarian meals, have allergies or need a milder spice level; suitability should be checked with the kitchen rather than assumed.
Culture & local life
A root-bridge visit should allow time for walking, rest and interaction with the local setting. Village experiences and regional dishes help move the journey beyond a series of viewpoints.
Travel essentials
Choose your route around travel time, walking comfort and the season rather than the number of sights. Share your arrival city, preferred pace, accommodation expectations and dietary needs. We will help identify a practical sequence, while specific opening hours, entry rules and transport arrangements are checked for the intended dates.
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