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Meghalaya
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Capital
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Shillong
Area : 22429 sq km
Population : 1774778 (1991 Census)
Temperature : Max 34 C , Min 2 C
Average Rainfall : 1200 cm per annum for
whole state
Languages : Khasi, Garo and English
Literacy rate :50%
Best Time To Visit : All the year around
The state is a land locked territory of lovely
hills with abounding sylvan beauty. Bounded on
the north and east by Assam and Bangladesh on
the south and the west. Its hilly terrain with
varied elevation and heavy rainfall account for
a rich variety of flora and fauna. The state is
famous for its beautiful butterflies and exotic
orchids. Hornbills, Cloded Leopards, Golden Cats,
Golden Langurs are some of its unique wildlife.
Meghalaya is the homeland of three of India's
ancient hill tribes eg, The Khasis, the Jaintias,
and the Garos. The people here are strongly build
and very hard working. Dance, Music and Sports
reflect their way of life. Absence of Caste divisions
and equality of sexes happen to be distinctive
feature of their community life.
Tourist Attraction of
Meghalaya
Shillong
Shillong,
located at a height of 1, 496 mts above sea level,
is the capital of Meghalaya. The city derives
its name from the deity Shyllong or Lei Shyllong,
which is worshipped at the Shillong Peak.
Shillong Peak : An
ideal picnic spot, it is just 10 kms from the
city. Located at an altitude of 1965 m, it offers
a panoramic view of the idyllic surroundings.
Cherrapunjee
Situated in one of the heaviest rain-belts in
the world, Cherrapunjee is 56 kms from Shillong,
and perched at an altitude of 1300 m. This lovely
town with its beautiful Nohsngithiang waterfalls,
is also famous for its limestone caves and orange
honey.
Jowai
Jowai, headquarters of the Jaintia Hills district
is, situated 64 kms from Shillong, on the Shillong-Silchar
national highway.
Syndai
This village is dotted with a number of caves
and caverns, used as hideouts during the wars
between the Jaintia Kings and foreign intruders.
Tura
Tura, a town in the Garo Hills, boasts of a wonderful
landscape of lofty hills, against a backdrop of
low-lying plains, with the mighty river Brahmaputra,
dramatically rushing through, towards Bangladesh..
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