Tell about Meghalaya ?

Who would’ve thought!

Authentic Khasi food is found in this region which consists of mostly boiled food. The cuisine is rich in nutrients  and so people in this region are very healthy and strong. And the interesting fact is that breakfast can be served as early as 4 am in this region because the people are very hardworking and he get up very fast. Breakfast normally consist of black tea, boiled eggs and sometimes puri bhaji.

Beauty at a height

The dressing sense of the women in this region is a bit different and they wear the saree in a different style. The saree is crossed from the waist and the cross separates the gown and saree.

Exploring nature underground

The colours that they choose are bright and powerful. People of Meghalaya are quite fashionable and girls always love to look trendy and chic. They love to try on new varieties and styles.

This is how Meghalaya got separated from Assam

Meghalaya is full of dense forests and beautiful nature is displayed perfectly in this region.

The very diverse forests

The Khasi hills hold around 325 different species of orchids. The national parks have different species of animals such as Indian Hornbill, Indian Parakeet, green pigeon, etc. Balphakram National Park is situated in the Garo hills and it has many exotic fauna present in it. Sal and teak forests are common forests that are found here.

Soccer loving insect

The Christians celebrate wide range of festivals in their community. Some of the major festivals are Nongkrem Dance, Wangala, etc.

Fancy a cave expedition? You know where to head!

There is much rejoice and happiness in all the festivals. People celebrate a lot and they give gifts and sweets to their loved ones during all the festivals.

X-Mas or X Man frog?

Hope it doesn’t fly away someday!

We spoke of the Sacred Groves of Meghalaya in our last list of Meghalaya facts. But did you know that the tribal folks of this state actually think there is a mystical animal

Every Sacred Grove in this state has an altar – a sacred one. Altars may vary from one forest to another

. Flowers & ferns!

A deadly snake lived here once, at least that’s what they say!

Stone ruins of ancient empire

In 2015, Meghalaya hosted the Indigenous Terra Madre (a food gathering of indigenous tribes across the world). That event entered the Guinness Book of World Records.

Much revered forest of Mawphlang

“U Ba-sa Ryngkew” is the God of the land of Meghalaya and when it comes to Sacred Groves, people don’t really break the rules laid down by their ancestors fearing that U Ba-sa Ryngkew will punish them in every possible manner.

Unexplored caves, mysterious forests and alluring waterfalls, sound like a set up of a fantasy movie. Probably yes! But these are popular spots of the ever beautiful Meghalaya. Visit this magnificent place to be enchanted by its charm.