Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a country mostly covered in hills and a third of its territory is covered in subtropical forests, nicknamed "the abode of the clouds".
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Mahagala is a special state in northeastern India, a tourist destination!
Name: Meghalaya
Region: A state in northeastern India, one of the "Seven Sisters." Bordered to the north by Assam and to the south by Bangladesh.
Capital: Shillong
Population: 3,211,000
Language: Khasi, English and Garo
Religion: Mostly Christian, but there are also relatively low percentages of Hinduism, tribal beliefs, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism.
season: October-April
How to get there and from where: The main airport for the region is located in Guwahati, Assam. Guwahati, the capital of Assam, serves as the gateway to all Seven Sister States. It is accessible by train from across India and by bus.
Within Mahagathalia, you can get around by local/tourist buses, and trains between flat areas.
Types of tourism: The state of Meghalaya is relatively poor in tourists, but it is visited by all types of tourists.
Destinations for a trip to Meghalaya:
- Shillong- The town of Hill Station is charming. You will find a nice pedestrian street, a charming market where locals wear traditional clothes, churches and parks.
- The village of Cherrapunji- In the southern state of Meghalaya, known for being the rainiest place in the world, the annual average is about 12063 mm per year (12 meters!)
- Shillong Lottery- The streets are full of betting booths, but there is a difference from the betting we know. Here the numbers are determined by shooting arrows and according to the number of arrows that hit, this is the winning number of the lottery.
- Nohkalikai Falls – Spectacular waterfalls in Cherrapunji.
- Dainthlen Falls – Cherrapunji
- Awrah Cave- A huge cave with fossils and stalactites - there are guides who conduct free tours of the cave.
- Mawsmai Cave
Megalia Summary
Meghalaya is a state mostly covered in hills and a third of its area is covered in subtropical forests, nicknamed "the abode of the clouds". Interesting fact about the state - the ratio between women and men in Meghalaya is one of the highest in India and stands at 975 women per thousand men, this is due to it being one of the only matrilineal states in the world - property passes from mother to younger daughter, the surname is according to the mother, the children belong to the mother, the man moves to live in his wife's house and upon his death belongs to his mother or older sister!
