The Meghalaya "abode of Clouds"

The places that  I visited during my exploration in Shillong are- Umniam Lake, Krang-suri Waterfalls, Umngot river, Dawki & Laitlum.

The best moments that inspired me about Shillong is the nature of beauty distinguished in many forms described below-

Day 1:- Umniam lake, barapani Shillong

The best part of Travelling in Umniam lake was to watch the peaceful nature with an amazing breeze hiting me .

It was so pleasing to watch the nature take its course pleasing our eyes and soul.

My friend Devpriyo was surprised watching the change in my mood turned enlightened. But the weather there was quite cold and adorable.

I was lost in the moment of time was the peaceful Umniam lake and felt the presence of mother nature.

This was the first spot we visited and it turned out to be astonishing mesmerising.

Day 2:- Krangsuri waterfalls, Jaintia hills,Jowai

On second day, our journey started for Krangsuri waterfalls which is precisely 84Kms away from Shillong City. Krangsuri waterfalls is an exotic waterfalls in the jaintia hills District. Its Located nearby a sleepy town of Amlarem Village. It is also considered as one of the top five waterfalls to see in Meghalaya. 

The district administration has transformed the place into a tourist destination by constructing chiseled footpaths and standing viewpoints to let the visitors captured the realm beauty of the waterfalls. At 40feet height, and it forms a deep crystal blue pool below. 

The  concrete foothpaths are made from the natural stones, and placing them symmetrically to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area that ends to giant Cascade.

Day 3:- Umngot River camp, Dawki

On third day our journey for Dawki river which is a short ride from Shillong in Meghalaya and lies on the border of the jaintia /khasi hills which is besides the end of India-Bangladesh border. It looks truly exquisite as its clear emerald colour glistens against the surroundings.

Winters are the best time to visit this lake as there are less tourists and one can enjoy the beauty of this place at peace. You can take a smooth boat ride without much hassle and feel as if you are floating in air.  Its crystals clear waters let you see till the bottom of the lake.

Day 4 :-Laitlum Cynon

On next morning our journey to Laitlum, it was so fun exploring these places in the north-eastern part of our country . Perched in east khasi Hills of Shillong, Laitlum canyon is a little -mawsmai haunt of the mountaneous state of Meghalaya. At laitlum one can see are breathtaking gorges and steep winding stairways that snake their way down to the lush valley.

You can see the endless horizon where the mountains meeting the infinite clouds and as it's true name suited to be the "Abode of Clouds"

 These are the following tourist spots to visit nearby Shillong & I would suggest all the people to visit all these wounderful tourist destination.

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