Hello tour lover awesome people. I have published two articles about my Meghalaya tour experiences. But today I am going to tell you something exciting you can experience in Meghalaya. This articles about some tips for Meghalaya, where you can stay in Meghalaya, what are some local food you can taste and some more. Let’s not waste time and jump in.
Let me give you some tips to make your tour more exciting:
1. You can rent a motorbike: Riding a Royal Enfield on the mountain road is a boys dream. The roaring sound of the engine is like music in the mountain’s silence. Yes this is possible in Meghalaya. You can rent a motorbike especially a Royal Enfield here. You just need some documents, license and security money. Then you can enjoy your Meghalaya tour on your own way. If you have your most precious girl with you, my suggestion will be take a ride. Life have so many way to enjoy. All the essential information you can find here.
2. Camping in Paradise Adventure Camp: In my previous article I have told you about Paradise Adventure Camp. This will be on the way of Phe Phe Falls. But also this a place you can stay and camping. There is a tiny river in front of this place and some small cottage to stay. You can camping on the riverside, make a bar-b-que party like a wild night. The weather is foggy most of the time. So all over this is place you can keep in your mind.
3. Hiking in Laitlum canyons: Laitlum Canyons is known for its glorious common magnificence. The word Laitlum signifies ‘The end of slopes’ means this is the end of the hills. From Shillong the distance in only 24 Km which is only 45 to 50 minutes ride in the beautiful mountain road.
Blanket of the white clouds and rolling hills will feel like you are in a movie. This is scene to enjoy. If you have some time, this is one of the best points for stunning sunsets!
4. Swimming in the Krangsuri: Watching the view of the Krangsuri waterfall is a thing, but swimming in Krangsuri is another level of excitement. The crystal clear water of Krangsuri river will remove all of your tiredness of the journey. For safety life jacket is a must and you can get one there with only 100 rupees. Under the blue sky the blue water will do the magic and the sound of nature will broaden your mind. You will feel like you are a part of this nature.
Place to stay:
Now that you have setup your mind to visit Meghalaya, you need a good place to stay. Here in Meghalaya the best place to stay is Shillong Police Bazar and Cherrapunjee. There are some nice hotel and resorts for your service. Either you are single or you have family with you, you can find comfort and safety in Meghalaya.
Some important essentials to take:
- Sandal: Meghalaya is world’s most rainfall area. Also you are going to see the waterfalls. So should choose your sandal carefully. Don’t wear sneaker or leather shoe. Instead wear a light weight open type sandal. This will help you a lot. Because it will dry quickly and will not smell bad like sneaker. Another thing to keep in mind is your sandal should have a good grip. Otherwise you will fall and get hurt. Go check this list of sandals. These are specially listed for this kind of situation. Boys can choose from here. And ladies check this list.
- Backpack: You can take any kind of bag as you wish. But especially for weather in Meghalaya you should take a backpack that has extra capacity and water resistance facilities. Since anytime it can start raining you should keep some extra dry clothes with you and a towel. Here are my personal choices of backpack. You can check this out. But try to take a good one.
- Take an umbrella or raincoat: Yes. You should take one. Either an umbrella or a raincoat. You don’t want to get cold or cough. Besides your tour can ruin only for lack of an umbrella. Keep a small and light weight umbrella it will worth it.
- Take a small first aid box: The weather of Meghalaya is rainy and foggy. In the July or August anytime can start raining or anytime the cloud can cover the whole sky. Weather is pretty wild here. So cold and fever can get you. But don’t worry. Take a first aid medicine box and keep paracetamol and cold syrup in it. Beside this, take some bandage and antiseptic liquid. By chance you fall in a slippery rocks, it will help you a lot.
- Take toilet paper and small soap: You will be travelling all the day. So keep this two important thing in your backpack. So anytime you need it you don’t have to worry. This things are small but effective.
Finally have a nice tour. Enjoy the view of the mountain and waterfalls. Happy Travelling!!!
