About
Meghalaya : Tucked away in the hills of eastern sub-Himalayas is Meghalaya,
one of the most beautiful state in the country. Nature has blessed her with
abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls,
crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets and above all with sturdy, intelligent
and hospitable people. Emergence of Meghalaya as an Autonomous State on 2nd
April 1970 and as a full-fledged State on 21st January 1972 marked the beginning
of a new era of the geo-political history of North Eastern India. It also marked
the triumph of peaceful democratic negotiations, mutual understanding and victory
over violence and intrigue.
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Meghalaya Travel Information :
Places to See : Shillong
General Imformation :
Attractions :
Waterfalls, Elephant Falls, 12 kms on the outskirts of the city the
mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered
rocks. At a short distance beyond the falls, there are two smaller falls which
are none the less beautiful and captivating. More
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Caves in Meghalaya : Caves
can be dark and frightening, but they can be a lot of fun too. Exploring them
provides a sense of excitement you can not relish unless you are picking your
way through their dark, murky interiors. The numerous natural caves all over
Meghalaya are a special attraction for tourists. More
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Meghalaya People & Lifestyle :
The Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly
inhabit the districts of East Meghalaya, also known to be one of the earliest
ethnic group of settlers in the Indian sub-continent, belonging to the Proto
Austroloid Monkhmer race. The Garo Hills is predominantly inhabited by the Garos,
belonging to the Bodo family of the Tibeto-Burman race, said to have migrated
from Tibet.
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Meghalaya Fairs & Festivals : Festivals and Ceremonies of the "Khasis",
Music is integral to Khasi life, and whatever it lacks in formal sophistication
of established schools and forms of music, it makes up in purity, beauty and
a certain complexity in skilful rendering. Music everything in Khasi Life -
every festival and ceremony from birth to death is enriched with music and dance.
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Meghalaya Flora & Fauna :
Meghalaya is a treasure trove of Nature, with its richly varied and dense endemic,
exotic and cultivated flora. Nature, in its generous abundance, had bestowed
on Meghalaya a unique array of vegetation, ranging from tropical and sub-tropical
to temperate or near temperate. This is due to the diverse topography, varied
and abundant rainfall and differential climatic and edaphic conditions of the
State, within small regions.
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Meghalaya Archaeology : Bong
Laskar Memorial, Bahgmara, this monument is situated in the heart of Baghmara,
the headquarters of South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. The Monument was built
in the memory of Bong Laskar, one of the most prominent Laskars of Baghmara.
The monument is built of burnt bricks and has a tomb like structure. It is 3.60
m high and 4,30 m wide. The period of construction of this monument could not
be determined accurately.
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