30 Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya - Top Tourist Guide (2025)

1. Shillong

• Umiam Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak

• Best For: City life, music, lakes, museums

2. Elephant Falls

• Three-tiered iconic waterfall near Shillong

• Best For: Easy access, family trips

3. Laitlum Canyons

• Mesmerizing gorge with panoramic valley views

• Best For: Sunrise/sunset photography, short hikes

4. Mawphlang Sacred Grove

• A sacred forest with ancient monoliths and biodiversity

• Best For: Nature trails, Khasi heritage

5. Mawlynnong – Asia’s Cleanest Village

• Skywalk, Living Root Bridge (Riwai), Balancing Rock

• Best For: Village tourism, sustainability

6. Riwai

• Easy-to-reach living root bridge near Mawlynnong

• Best For: Quick scenic walk

7. Kongthong – The Whistling Village

• Unique communication through tunes (jingrwai lawbei)

• Best For: Cultural immersion

8. Smit Village

• Royal village of the Hima Khyrim (Khasi kingdom)

• Best For: Traditional homes, Ka Pomblang festival

9. Mawryngkhang Bamboo Trail

• Thrilling bamboo trail across cliffs and gorges

• Best For: Adventure, offbeat trekking

10. Mawsynram

• World’s wettest inhabited place, caves, misty views

• Best For: Monsoon experiences, Mawjymbuin Cave

11. Cherrapunji (Sohra)

• Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco Park

• Best For: Waterfalls, monsoon tourism

12. Double Decker Living Root Bridge (Nongriat)

• Iconic root bridge reached via 3000-step trek

• Best For: Trekking, nature lovers

13. Mawsmai Cave

• Well-lit limestone cave in Cherrapunji

• Best For: Families, beginner caving

14. Arwah Cave

• Lesser-known, fossil-rich cave near Sohra

• Best For: Fossils, geological interest

15. Garden of Caves (Laitmawsiang)

• Waterfalls, caves, and jungle gardens

• Best For: Hidden waterfalls and serenity

16. Mawphanlur

• Lakeside village with rolling hills and wooden cottages

• Best For: Kayaking, camping, tranquility

17. Mawthadraishan Peak

• West Khasi Hills’ highest peak with panoramic views

• Best For: Short treks, sunsets

18. Kyllang Rock

• Huge granite monolith surrounded by forest

• Best For: Short hikes and picnics

19. Jowai

• Thadlaskein Lake, Syntu Ksiar, Ialong Park

• Best For: Heritage and natural escapes

20. Krang Suri Waterfall

• Turquoise blue waterfall perfect for a swim

• Best For: Adventure, photoshoots

21. Nartiang Monoliths

• Ancient monolith park dating to Jaintia kings

• Best For: History, heritage walks

22. Umlawan & Krem Syndai Caves

• Deep cave systems with stalactite formations

• Best For: Caving enthusiasts

23. Thlumuwi Falls & Bridge

• Waterfall with ancient stone bridge built by kings

• Best For: Swimming and local history

24. Tura

• Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Tura Peak

• Best For: Wildlife, scenic drives

25. Nokrek National Park

• UNESCO Biosphere, home to red pandas and gibbons

• Best For: Wildlife safaris

26. Pelga Falls

• Beautiful picnic spot with a bamboo bridge

• Best For: Family outings

27. Siju Cave & Siju Wildlife Sanctuary

• One of India’s longest caves with bat colonies

• Best For: Advanced spelunking, river views

28. Balpakram National Park

• Meghalaya’s “Grand Canyon”, rich in flora/fauna

• Best For: Wildlife, trekking, folklore

29. Rongbang Dare Waterfalls

• Unexplored fall amidst lush forests

• Best For: Offbeat travel

30. Chandigre Eco Park

• Resort-like eco-park with local crafts and organic farms

• Best For: Sustainable tourism