East Khasi Hills Tourist Places: Enchanting Beauty of The Misty Hills

The East Khasi Hills is one of the districts in the Indian state of Meghalaya, in the extreme north-east corner of the country. The scenic beauty makes it part of the Khasi hills that form one of the three hill ranges in the state of Meghalaya. Shillong, its headquarters, is also the capital of the state. It is known for its cool climate, lush landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and its unique cultural heritage. It hosts the Khasi tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups of Meghalaya, who have preserved their rich traditions and language while retaining their matrilineal social order.

Tourism in East Khasi Hills depends upon the wonder of the district, be it Nohkalikai Falls, Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong, or the awe-inspiring living root bridges of the rain-soaked Cherrapunjee. Eco-tourism and adventure activities, such as trekking and caving, are attractors throughout all seasons. So also is East Khasi Hills historic, sporting colonial influences alongside an altogether indigenous Khasi feel.

Cherrapunjee (Sohra), East Khasi Hills