Welcome to Guwahati, the gateway to the enchanting Khasi Hills and Jayanti Hills of Meghalaya. Set on the braided banks of the Brahmaputra River, this is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the state. This sprawling metropolis gives visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse cultural, spiritual, and historic experiences, all while offering a bounty of modern excursions.Explore the singsong alleys of the ancient and bustling Umananda Bazaar, where locals and visitors alike meander among the colorful stalls of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and local handicrafts. Visit the renowned Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, an ornate and brightly painted temple dedicated to this revered guru. Or take a peaceful ride across the azure waters of the Brahmaputra River on a traditional river boat.The city is also the gateway to the stunning forests and pristine mountain surfaces of the Khasi and Jayanti Hills. Experience the grandeur of living root bridges – tree trunks somehow connected and intertwined in a single tree canopy – the only ones of their kind in the world.
Then seek out Mayniang, a spellbinding shrine at the heart of the hills, where locals flock to offer their prayers.Meander among a serene landscape of rolling hills, misty valleys, and lush rainforests, while relishing in captivating art and culture across the many villages of the Khasi and Jainti Hills.
Uncover the mystery of the prehistoric Nohkalikai waterfall, or explore the enchanting antique homes, cloth-weaving cooperatives, and pitfalls of Laitmawsiang, South East Asia’s largest scholarships village.For those in search of an adventure, then guided hikes will reward you with dales of wooded evergreen and bright orchid. Climb the smoky slopes of Mawsmai and Cherrapunji, and discover the enchanted root bridges, cascading waterfalls, and reverberating greenery of the hills. Whichever way you seek, Guwahati and the enigmatic Khasi and Jayanti Hills of Meghalaya have something for everyone.
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