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Meghalaya, a state situated in the north-eastern region of India makes for an interesting place of visit. The literal meaning of the word Meghalaya is the ‘Abode of the Clouds’. The most interesting aspect that is associated with this state is that approximately one- third of the land is covered by forests. Thus it could be said that this state is the home to a wide varied of species of plants and animals. In other words, this state is rich in flora and fauna.
Meghalaya covers an area of 22,429 square kilometers. It is bordered on the north, east and west by the state of Assam and to the south it is bounded by Bangladesh, a country of South Asia. It enjoys a pleasant climate all round the year and thus it allows the visitors to enjoy their days in the best possible way.
Meghalaya, which is a hilly state, draws in tourists from all parts of the world. The verdant valleys, the mountains that have a beauty as well as a charm of their own, the meandering waterfalls and streams, the pristine lakes, the rivers, the lush grasslands, the rough terrains simply enhances the beauty of this state.
The state of Meghalaya, offers great scope as far as the adventurous activities are concerned. These activities include trekking, mountain climbing, boating, camping and biking. Another activity that is quite popular among the locals as well as the visitors is golf. There are several golf courses in Meghalaya that offers excellent scope to the visitors to hone up their golf skills. You can carry your own golf equipments or you can borrow it from the shops.
As far as trekking in Meghalaya is concerned, it could be said here that the most popular trekking route is the David Scot’s Trail. This route starts from the Assam borders, passes through the Khasi Hills and ends at the Bangladesh border. The duration of this trek is five days. There is another trek tour, which is known as the Mawphlang-Lad Mawphlang Trek. You would be surprised to know that it is just a one day trek.
There is a trekking tour, known as the Cherapunjee-Pynursla trek tour or Krang –Pynursula trek tour. This trek tour would surely be an adventurous experience as one has to walk through the steep bridges as well as valleys. For this trek, it is advisable to take the help of a professional guide, as there remains the chance of getting lost in the wild. Instead of opting for the trekking tours, that have been mentioned, opt for trekking on the hills of Meghalaya. You can go for trekking on the Khasi Hills or on the Garo Hills or on the Jaintia Hills. These trekking tours last from two to twenty days.
For trekking in Meghalaya, it is advisable to get in touch with the travel agents of Meghalaya. These travel agencies take care of each and every detail. Be, rest assured, that your trekking tour in Meghalaya would truly be a great experience.
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