Highlights of Meghalaya Tour Packages

Posted by TourGenie on August 22nd, 2019

Meghalaya is one of northeastern India’s hilly states. Its name in Sanskrit means ‘the abode of clouds.’ Spending a holiday exploring this sparsely populated region that is known for its mountains and dense forests is a rewarding experience, and hence, an opportunity not to be missed. Torrential rainfall may be a typical feature of this region but that does not stop visitors from coming here to explore its unique beauty and charm. Rest assured, there will be plenty of things for visitors to do, especially if you are the adventurous type, and you can enjoy as many activities as you want with the right tour package. These are some of the highlights of top Meghalaya tour packages:

• Heritage village and hot spring – This tour package entails a visit to Mawphlang Village in the Khasi hills and unwinding in Jakrem’s hot springs. From Kongthong, you will be taken to Khrang Village, the starting point for hiking to the whistling village. Other activities include a trip to Butterfly Museum and also Don Bosco Museum to discover the culture and lifestyle of local indigenous people. It also includes shopping in the biggest Khasi Market in Lewduh.

• West Jaintia Hills – Meghalaya tour packages in this area include boat rides on Thadlaskein Lake, a visit to Tyrshi Falls, and exploring monolights such as the temples of Shiva and Nartiang Durga.
  
• Jaintia and Khasi Hills – Some tours can take you around for 6 nights and 7 days to give you a different perspective of village life. Jaintia Hills, in particular, is home to the longest cave system in India.

• Shillong and Cherrapunjee – If you are staying only for a few days, consider Meghalaya tour packages that will bring you to Shillong and Cherrapunjee for sightseeing, shopping, and a bit of adventure, with visits to Elephant and Seven Sisters Falls and Thankarang Park.

High-quality Meghalaya tour packages are offered by reputable companies specializing in organizing trips to the area. Most packages will include a meet and greet upon your arrival, all the applicable transfers, accommodation, and meals, so you do not have to worry about those things and you can enjoy your trip more.

About the Author:

TourGenieis a travel company based in Sikkim. It aspires to ‘simplify travel’ by creating and customizing the best travel packages for Northeast India, Darjeeling, Nepal, and Bhutan. Their extensive range of offbeat packages includes discovering the unknown town of Margherita, visiting the whistling village, trekking to David-Neel Cave, and staying with native tribes. TourGenie’s expert travel crew constantly works to make every journey a comfortable and memorable one.