Meghalaya is a very small hilly state in North-Eastern India. Most of the state is under dense forest cover, which makes easy transport through the state very difficult. This has dented the tourism potential of Meghalaya to a certain extent, but forested region is a blessing in disguise. It invites different types of birds and animals, which not only support the environment, but also bring in tourists who prefer adventure instead of plain sight seeing.
The main occupation of the people here is agriculture, with crops like potato and rice being grown in bulk in the state. The industrial sector is developing slowly with numerous companies finding business potential here.
Meghalaya could be one of the more tourist friendly states of the seven sisterly states. There is a lot of tourism potential here, with
Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya leading the tourism industry all the way.
Shillong is the only major city in Meghalaya which has three districts in the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills. Most of the districts are forested areas, while Shillong has the maximum population.
Shillong
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, which has developed as a major tourist destination in recent years. Shillong is one of the most exotic hill stations in India. It acts as the perfect summer retreat, owing to the cool temperatures, throughout the year.
Shillong is the highest peak in Meghalaya, offering some majestic views of the clouds and its surrounding areas. The highest peaks offer quite a spectacle to tourists. It also gives tourists a glimpse of the smaller peaks of the mighty Himalayas.
Shillong provides tourist numerous opportunities to go on a trekking adventure. There are a lot of free flowing waterfalls around Shillong. Another plus point of the forests in Meghalaya is that tourists can put up camps and sleep under the influence of the stars. Camps are the best adventurous options available, but tourists who prefer peace and a luxurious rest, always have the option of going in for hotels and lodges.
The cuisine available in Shillong and in most of Meghalaya is pretty nice. You get traditional Meghalayan food in addition to other Indian dishes.
A trip to Shillong can never be complete without a complete adventure package. Shillong is open to every type of adventure sport be in trekking, rowing, boating and rock climbing. The forest area makes it much more adventurous.
Shillong also has huge business potential, with a lot of companies looking to invest in a bright future for the people of Meghalaya. This invariably would improve the tourism facilities in the state.
The transport system here is poor but for a small price, tourists can hire special utility vehicles, which will help them scale uneasy terrain and assist them in reaching their destination in double quick time.
Meghalaya has numerous other districts, under forest cover, which do have quite a few places of religious importance. These towns have an aura of freshness in them, which makes it all the more interesting for adventure loving tourists. Meghalaya is going places in the tourism industry and it would only be fair for the general public of India to be part of it.
