Things to do in Meghalaya

The Umngot River in Dawki, near the Bangladesh border, is famous for its crystal clear water. The water is so transparent that boats appear to be floating in mid-air, casting a shadow on the riverbed.

A boat ride here is mesmerizing. You can see the pebbles and fish at the bottom clearly. The surrounding cliffs add to the beauty.

Deep in the jungles of Nongriat village lies a marvel of bio-engineering: the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Grown (not built) by the Khasi people from the roots of the rubber tree, these bridges take decades to form and get stronger with age.

The trek involves descending 3500+ steps into the valley. Walking on the living roots, with the river flowing below, feels like being in an Avatar movie. The natural swimming pools near the bridge are perfect for a cool dip.

It is a testament to man's harmony with nature.

Meghalaya has some of the longest and deepest caves in South Asia. Mawsmai Cave is the most accessible. It is a limestone cave with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.

Squeezing through narrow majestic chambers and seeing the fossils in the rock walls is thrilling. It is a dark, cool underworld.

The tallest plunge waterfall in India, leaping from a verdant cliff into a deep blue pool 340 meters below. The view from the edge of the plateau is dizzying and spectacular.

In monsoon, the roar is deafening. In winter, the blue pool is mesmerizing.