MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya : , the 'abode of the clouds', is one of the the states in the north-eastern region of India, which are collectively known as the 'Seven Sisters'.

The biggest attraction of the north-east is the people and their colourful ethnic cultures. The region have dense forests that abound in wildlife, flora and founa. The scenic beauty ranges from tea garden-studded plains to lofty Himalayan snowclad peaks. The entire region is an exotic paradise.

State Government : http://www.meghalaya.nic.in

Capital :	Shillong
Area :	22,429 square Kilometers
Population :	2,318,822 (2001 census)
Literacy :	62.56% (2001)
Language :	Khasi, Garo, Jaintia
Roads :	8,391 Kms
Railways :	--- Kms
Airport :	Shillong, Tura (Heliports)
Seaport :	Nil
Climate :
Best Season :
Places of Interest :	State Tourism : http://www.meghalaya.nic.in
	Cherrapunji : Waterfalls. [Mawsynram (7 Kms) : Wettest place in world, Caves.] Jowai : Hill station, Lake. [Garampani/B> (56 Kms) : Hot springs. Nartiang (24 Kms) : Hindu monoliths, Rock Garden.] Mairang : Home of the legendary Raja of Nongkhlaw. Mawphlang : Orchids. Ranigodam : Anglers' paradise.. Ranikor : Hill station. Shillong : Health resort, Waterfalls, Museums, Lakes, Boating, Parks, Scottish-type hills, Women's Handicrafts bazaar, Golf course, Archery. Thadlaskein Lake : Boating. Tura : Hill station, Hiking, Garo Tribals.
Festivals :	Wangla (June), Shad-suk Mynsiem (April), Christmas (December).