Tourism in Meghalaya - a Special Feature

Tourism is an attraction of the Government ofJawmusing, Kiang, Nangbah Monument, Rupasor,
Meghalaya: Tourism has been able to draw theBathing Ghat, The Shrines of our Lady of Good
attention of Government of Meghalaya, a lot ofHealth. Tale Falls, Stone Bridge at Thlumuwi Lubha
progressive features are marked in this sector. ABridge, Nartiang Temple, ialong, Syndai Caves, Syntu
few places were developed as the places of touristKsiar, Thadeashian Lake, Summer Place of Jaintia
interest.Kings, Barghat Temple, Litein Vley, Umhang,
The Directorate of Tourism: The Directorate ofWaikhyrwi, Nartiang monoliths, mawkynden, Lechaka,
Tourism, with its office at Shillong, has opened anSutinag Fot, Menjubel, Ka Dur U, jumai.
information centre. It has two will furnished and fullyAround Khasi Plateau: the places places of tourists,
furnished Bungalows which are situated on a hillockattraction around the Khasi plateau are Noh kalikai
over looking the foothill grounds. The state also ownsFalls in Cherrapunjee, the Rural Crematoria,
three star hotels in this town.Kremumarai, mawsmai Caves, Hairpin Bends, Lum
Luxury coaches and cabs are also maintained by theaitong, Diengui Peak, cum Sohptbaneng, Mawshynrut,
Directorate of Tourism, conducting tours around theRilang Hat, Mawphlang, Mawsmai, Smit, Noongsawlia
town are regularly.Presbyterian Church, Ranikar, Dwarksuid, Kyllang
Restaurants cum Guest Houses: Restaurants cumRoack, David Scoat Path, Scared Forest Mawplang,
Guest Houses have been established in order toCherrapunjee, U.Yirat Singh Memmorial, Dain Jakrem
meet the residential and lodging needs of the touristsand Mawthadrasan.
visiting the state. The Restaurant cum Guest HousesBeautiful Hills and Mountains: Meghalaya remains a
at Cherrapunjee and the Drive in Restaurant in atattractive place because of its beautiful hills and
Nongpoh are some of the good examples.mountains, alluring valleys and natural landscapes. At
Potentiality for the betterment: Meghalaya is acertain places, various roads cress one another and
beautiful state, one of the most beautiful in thepass through the areas of scienic beauty worth more
whole country. It has abundant potential for thethan a pause.
betterment of tourism as industry. It has a numberImportant towns: The important towns of Meghalaya
of alluring natural sites and landscapes and wonderfulare Shillong, Tura, Jowai and Cherrapunjee. All of
natural features.them are connected by road to Shillong and
At and Around Shillong: There are many places whichGuwahati.
can draw the attention of the tourists. At and aroundReligious and historical places: There are few religious
Shillong only, the visitors can enjoy the sight seeingand historically important places in Meghalaya.
near world's lake, Shillong peak, Shilling Centenary1. Rongringiri: It is situated near Williamnagar town
Monument, Sweet Falls, Iewaduh, lady Hydri Park,where the Garos had fought the last historic battle
Spread Eagle Falls, Botanical Gardens, State Assemblyagainst the British in 1872.
Premises. State Central Library, Umain Water Sports2. Rajasimla: The first Baptist Christian Church was
Complex Quinton hall, Governor's Summer residenceestablished here by the American Baptist Mission with
and Seng Khasi Hills.the help of the Garos converts, viz, Omid and
At Around the Garo Plateau: The visitors enjoyRamke.
themselves of variegated attractive places around3. Yasek Wari: It is a beautiful natural lake.
the Garo plateau namely Imilehang Dar-e, Tarek lake,Shillong: The Capital of Meghalaya: As the capital of
tura Peak, Dalu Monument, Bhaitbari, Kata Beel, SijuMeghalaya and an outstanding hill station of the state,
Cave, Darge of Hazrat Shah Kamal Baba, Nokrek,Shillong is located at an altitude of 4,908 feet above
Williamnagar, Jumla's Tomb, Arabela, Rongbang Dare,the sea level. It is connected with Guwahati by,
Mahadeo Hill, Tura Collector's Residence andmotorable roads, 102 km in distance. There is a fine
Asanangre.road connecting Shillong, the capital of the state with
At Jaintia Plateau: The Jaintia Plateau also has aSilchar. It passes through Kowai- Badarpur road.
number of tourist spots, viz, Dowki Bidge,