Meghalaya may be the ideal choice for those nature-seekers who want to travel outside the country at a comparatively low cost. Saifur Rahman Tuhin- has given details about the Indian state's Meghalaya tour of India's northeast borders.
The city of Shillong, the capital of the state, is called the 'East Scotland' due to the eye-catching views and cool weather. The city's altitude is approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. Cherrapunji is located in Meghalay, the most rainy place in the world. The geographical structure of this state is much like the Darjeeling, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh of West Bengal. But the cost of traveling in Meghalaya is comparatively less than the three places mentioned. In a panoramic green forest, the scenic hillside of the state, the scenic lake, the river basin, the diverse species of animals are all very unique.
To go to Meghalaya, you must reach Sylhet city by road, rail or air. There is no shortage of quality residential hotels in Sylhet for Sylhet. However, Hazrat Shahjalal (R) will find many hotels in different budgets around the shrine. With the help of a hotel authorities, who can rent a microbus to go to Tamabil border checkpost, about 45 kilometers away from the city. Get up early in the morning to wake up and wake up in the car. Tamabil may take 30-40 minutes to reach. Then quickly remove the customs and immigration work. The Indian Immigration Office will be able to get beyond the zero line. After that taxi can rent two kilometers away to the Dauki market. Hire a car or zip to reach here safely to Shillong. It costs an estimated Rs 1,500 for the car. If the number of tourists is high, then zip is required. A jeep of 10-12 people may cost an estimated Rs 2,500. There are public transport but it will not be comfortable. Local time should be left by 12 noon. Because after the sunset, vehicles on the Dauki-Shillong road almost do not go on. The distance from Dauki to Shillong is about 83 kilometers, which will take two to two hours to cross. If the sky is clean then this trip is quite enjoyable. On both sides of the street there are dense green hills, fountains, and all the rocky stones. In the beginning of the journey, in the twenty minutes, the clouds will come in your parallel. The car can handle it by stretching it out of the window, but it will be able to completely break the gap. On the journey, there will be only two markets, one of which is called Pinusala and the other is Lincoln. However, it is better to avoid eating or drinking anything.
After reaching Shilang
If you stay in Bangladesh, it will be very good to book a hotel in Shillong on the internet. Relatively priced hotels are located in the center of the city center. Hotel Broadway, Hotel Center Point, Hotel Mikasa, Hotel JK International, Hotel Boulevard, Eden Residency, Hotel Ambassador, Hotel Pineborough etc. are the main hotels in the police market. The well known hotel outside the police market is Hotel Pinewood, Hotel Orchid, Hotel Palo Towers, Hotel Pegasus Crown, Hotel Alpine Continental, The Majestic Hotel, Ashutosh Inn, Hotel Yalana etc. You can ask for hotel reception help to make Indian rupees by discounting US Dollars with you. In many hotels there is a package of excursions to show attractive places of city at a comparatively low cost. To see all the interesting places inside and outside the Shillong city, you have to stay there for at least two days.
Which will see
Shilong Peak and Soappattinin Peak: These two tallest places are located 10 kilometers to the city of Shillong and 20 kilometers away. Shillong Peak is the highest point in the entire state of Meghalaya which is 1,961 meters above sea level. The dense green banana beauty has made it an ideal tourist center. From here, you can see the entire Shillong town in the eyes of the bird. If you want to spend the whole day here, mind you. Height of peak height is 1,343 meters. It is a place of pilgrimage to Khasia, Jaintia, Vai etc.
Worms Lake and Umium Lake: Worms Lake, located in the city of Shillong, is an artificial lake. It is also known as Lake Lake. All the flowers and pine trees of different colors are 100 years old. The eye-catching Umium Lake is about 17 kilometers away from Shillong town. Another name is Barpani Lake. It is a great place for water sports because boating, boats, skiing and many other facilities are available.
Fountains: Sweet False located in the Happy Valley area is one of the most attractive fountains of Meghalaya. Rantham Falls, another 15-kilometer away from the city of Shillong, is another fluted fountain. Two more eye-catching fountains are Bishop and Biden Falas in Suna Valley. Elephant False and Spread Eagle Falas are not behind the scenes of beauty. But if you do not have time to look at all, choose Elephant Falcaike.
Parks: All the parks in the whole of Meghalaya spread out in the state. But most of the tourists gathered in Lady Haidary Park in Shillong town. The park is named after the first lady of the state and the wife of the governor of Assam, Haider. There is a mini zoo in the park spread over more than one kilometer of land, where it can be found in 73 species of birds, 140 species of reptiles, bear, lopard and other wildlife. Besides, there are many species of flowers and interesting tree trees. Other notable parks in Meghalaya are Thangkharang Park and Echo Park in Cherrapunji, Nehru Park of R vhi District, Kharsati Park and Thrills Fun Park, and Lungle Park and Lukasi (Culpie Park) of Jaintia Hill district.
Shillong Golf Course: Beautiful Shillong Golf Course is the third oldest in India. The United States golf association and the museum consider it a 'gleneagal of the east'. In 1889, as a nine-hole golf course, Captain Jackson and C.K. Rhodes converted it to 18 whales. A golf course located in a high-low valley covered by pine and rododendron trees is at a height of 5,300 feet above sea level.
Cherrapunji: Cherrapunji's location is about 60 kilometers away from Shillong city. Located about 4,500 feet high above sea level, Cherrapunji is known as the hottest place in the world. Including Cherrapunji 'Guinness Book of World Records' as the highest rainfall in a year. The beauty of the great valley and river Cherrapunji has greatly increased the beauty of all the valleys and rivers. The place can be traveled throughout the year. It is possible to return to Cherrapunji in the morning and again in the afternoon by car or public bus from Shillong. And if you want to see all the interesting places very well then you can have a one-night stay. Cherrapunji Holiday Resort, Conifer's Resort, Pallo Orchid Resort, Sohra Plaza, Halley Restaurant and Lodging etc. will always give you warm hospitality.
Caves or caves: The Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and the Caves of Garo Hills are a special attraction for tourists visiting Meghalaya. Mausumai Kev, Kreem Mohammadul and Kreim Dame Khasi Hills's Chief Cave The Jaintia Hills caves are Kremli and The Kiv's Eocene Edge, which are dark and scary. Bak-Bak Dabakal, Siju-Dubakal and Terengkal-Balwakal are some of the longest and most remote caves of Garo Hills.
Time
March to October, especially in March-April and September-October, is the ideal time for traveling to Meghalaya.
Necessary information
In Meghalaya, you can go to your own management and take a look at reliable tour operators. If you choose the second you will not have to worry about the formalities of the visa, travel and accommodation. Although it will cost a little more, you will also be able to travel with many safe and skilled tourist guides. However, it should be a little careful when managing them. It will be very useful if you know English, because the language is widely circulated in Meghalaya. However, there are many Bangla speaking people in Shillong town. For both the hotels and the drivers, try to choose Bengali or Nepali and avoid Khasiyad. Do not forget to bargain well during the hotel room and the taxi reserve. Avoid walking around the night without urgent need. Because the shillong is not safe for the day. Before going to the Tamabil border, pay attention to travel to the golden bank. There are money exchanges in the Dauki market, from which you can arrange for Indian Rupees for the cost of your journey.
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