Top Things to do in East Khasi Hills District
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Top 10 Things to do in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
Discover the best top things to do in East Khasi Hills District, India including Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Umiam Lake, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Laitlum Canyons, Elephant Falls, Ward's Lake, Mawjymbuin Cave, Shillong View Point, Police Bazar.
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1. Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By ugenb
Need to be fit to reach here and go back kn the same day. If you have any doubt on your fitness, then please stay back at Nongriat. 1. Location - In Nongriat, Cherrapunjee Meghalaya is where the famous double decker root bridge resides. 2. How to get there - From Cherrapunjee (aka Sohra) get down to a village called Tyrna. That's where the trek starts. 3700 steps/2 hours take you to Nongriat village, where the famous double decker living root bridges are. 3. Entry fees - 20 bucks for double decker. 4. Other attractions - Serenity pool (30 minutes before rainbow falls) and Rainbow falls (50 minutes) after crossing the roit bridges. 2.5 hours further uphill from Rainbow falls will take you to the famous "Nohkalikai water falls." This is an information that I collected from a group that had travelled from Cherrapunjee and they later confirmed me that they had reached. As per them, the trek is tough because the path is rough and not well laid out like rainbow falls. 5. Food - Plenty of options are available till double decker bridge but there isn't even 1 shop till the rainbow falls. 6. Overnight options - Homestays with options of rooms and dorm are there at Nongriat (double decker ). 7. What to do there - Photography, dipping legs in the natural pool and hike to Serenity pool and Rainbow falls. Also, you can roam around the village. 8. Temperature - Since you are coming downhill from Cherrapunjee, the altitude drops and you are at river level. So it gets very hot and humid during summers and pleasant during winters. I travelled in Nov but still I sweated a lot. 9. Communication - Till Tyrna, a reseved Alto/800 will take you 400 to 500 bucks from Sohra. For any further details, let me know. 10. The trek path - well laid out roads. You will cross 3 hanging bridges that are over clear rivers. A 5 minute detour will take you to a single root bridge. This diversion comes after 30 minutes. For any more information please let me know.
2. Umiam Lake
3. Mawphlang Sacred Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By ComfortYatri - Ahmedabad, India
This is a must visit tourist attraction in Meghalaya. Journey is bit long but not strenuous. When we reached there, in our front was a vast stretch of open land and on its one end was vast tall green canvas as if someone has drawn it to the scale in straight line. It was sacred forest. Our special guide for the place had to lead us to its entrance which otherwise is most likely to be missed. And inside that lay a unique very vast jungle. Tall tress, road wet all along, chirping of birds all through, orange size lemon trees, different species of mushrooms, spectacular variety of trees, no ray of sun, pin drop silence, big hanging branches of trees, places where local heads occasionally visit to pray and make offerings to jungle God. We were warned not to take out even the smallest of leaf from said jungle. Legend has it that whosoever dared break said rule, soon was condemned to some unknown illness and ultimately paid with his/her life. So we did enjoy lemon juice of freshly plucked lemons inside jungle but the party had to be over then and there. one has to be there to believe and enjoy what really said Sacred Forest has to offer. After visiting said place, we met with visitors at Kaziranga who were part of tour group arranged by one reputed tour operator. We asked whether the said place was on their itinerary and... you guessed right. IT WAS NOT. After returning home, we checked with some other colleagues and friends who have recently visited Meghalaya about their experience of this awesome place. To our surprise they did not know about this place and one of them was one who is an avid traveller and explorer of the places. So my suggestion to the readers is - do include Mawphlang sacred forest in your itinerary when you visit Meghalaya. Good luck.
4. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Acclaimed as one the finest museum in Asia on the promotion of indigenous and tribal cultures, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC) or Don Bosco Museum as it is popularly known is a major tourists' attraction that provides a glimpse of the rich and multi-cultural lifestyles, history and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North East India. The museum, showcasing many galleries, gives an insight into the beautiful and diverse cultural richness of the eight States of India's North East under one roof. The Museum, run by the Salesian of Don Bosco of the Catholic Church, houses and documents the various indigenous cultures, arts and crafts of North East India.
Reviewed By LailaFreddy - Pune, India
A real mix of cultural heritage, history, tribal customs, beautiful displays, and a spectacular rooftop view.
5. Laitlum Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By Saurav_s_12 - Navi Mumbai, India
The Laitlum grand canyon is a visual treat, one can see various shades of green for miles around, standing at the edge of the canyon. Spend a few hours sitting there, enjoying the wind and the solitude. One can also pack some food (and maybe some wine), bring along a mat, and enjoy a picnic watching the kids play in the meadows while one relaxes... Absolute bliss!! The road journey is tough, narrow broken dusty roads, but its well worth it. They are building some fences for safety of the tourists, but jn my view that is spoiling the view. Try the stairs which go downhill, with viewing platforms which allow one to soak in the beauty of this place. The food options available are pretty basic, though
6. Elephant Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,187 reviews
Reviewed By discoverwithanisha - Pune, India
A beautiful waterfall a few kms away from Shillong is a delight to our eyes. The actual Khasi name of this waterfall is "Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew" means 3-step waterfall. But the British found it difficult and they named it Elephant falls when they found a rocky ledge that resembled an Elephant. Though that ledge got destroyed in 1800s during an earthquake, the name is still there. Though all waterfalls of Meghalaya are magical but this one is so beautiful and the step like shape makes it even wonderful
7. Ward's Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By hisandhercravings - Mumbai, India
Ward's Lake ????♂️ or Pollock's Lake ????♂️ is an artificial horse???? shoe shaped lake surrounded by the beautiful ???? garden in the middle of the city. The lake is named after the then Chief Commissioner ???? of Assam, Sir William Ward, who started the plan for the establishment of this lake. It was later on constructed in the year 1894 by Colonel Hopkins. One of the associated stories is that a Khasi prisoner develop the area around the Lake to change the monotony is his daily routine. This place is a favourite ???? destination of the locals as well as tourists⛹️ to take a walk and enjoy the beauty. You can also enjoy boating ????♀️ in the Lake if you wish to. The colourful bed of flowers is a sight which is not to be missed. It is said that the Lake is around 100 years ⏳old. Ward’s lake is also called Pollock’s Lake, because of a popular engineer during the pre-independence era. Timings ⌚: November – February- 8:30 am till 5:30 pm March – October- 8:30 am till 7:00 pm . #hisandhercravings #wardslake #wardslakeshillong #wardslake_shillong #lakelife #lakedays #lakeview #beautiful #beautifulday #walkaway #walks #walk #gardenlife #horseshoe #traveling #travelphotography #traveltheworld #beautifulindia #meghalayatraveldiaries #meghalayatourism #mesmerisingmeghalaya #bloggerlifestyle
8. Mawjymbuin Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By Veer2468 - Hyderabad, India
It was really amazing to visit this cave with friends. Kids can be avoided. very difficult yet thrilling experience.
9. Shillong View Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By supriyog2018 - Kanpur, India
A magnificent view of the valley from an altitude. Clear blue sky, golden sunshine and greenery all around, what more could one ask for. Since it passes through Air Force head quarters carry your id proof in original.
10. Police Bazar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By simplyshoeb - Mumbai, India
This place is always abuzz with activity. It is the biggest market place and has a lot of eating places as well as hotels It is good place for those who are looking to stay in Shillong.
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