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States of
India- Meghalaya |
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Introduction :
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Meghalaya, one of the smallest states in India, occupies the plateau and
rolling hills between Assam and Bangladesh. Meghalaya "land of the rain
-clouds" is covered with lush forests, rich in orchids. Its sweet water
and peaceful environment would attract even Gods. Meghalaya is one of
the most beautiful states in India. Nature has blessed her with abundant
rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls,
crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets and above all with sturdy,
intelligent and hospitable people.Meghalaya is one of the country’s
newest states with its capital at Shillong. For long a summer retreat of
the British, the beautifully kept golf course and several English
country cottages testify to another influence besides the local one.
Beautiful lakes and falls, hillside cottages, a large university, and
the popular Bara Bazar are quaint aspects of this town. |
| Capital |
Shillong |
| Area |
22, 429 Sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 23.3 °C, Min 15 °C.
Winter : Max 15.6 °C, Min 3.9 °C. |
| Language |
Khasi, Garo, & Jaintia, English |
| Best Time to Visit |
throughout the year |
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How to get there :
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Air: Nearest airport Guwahati- 129 kms and Umroi Airport- 31 kms are
connected with Calcutta.
Rail: Nearest Railhead is Guwahati- 103 kms.
Road: Calcutta- 1184 kms, Darjeeling- 690 kms, Gangtok- 692 kms,
Guwahati- 103 kms, Kaziranga- 294 kms, Aizwal- 430 kms, Siliguri- 578 kms, Manas-
273 kms, Agartala- 499 kms, Kohima- 469 kms, Itanagar- 481 kms. |
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Major Cities : |
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Shillong |
Cherrapunjee |
Tura |
Jawai |
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