Shillong

Shillong, located in the rolling hills of the northeastern state of Meghalaya, is an enchanting gem that has been an all-time favourite among travellers. This lovely hill station, known as the "Scotland of the East," provides a unique blend of rich culture, lush landscapes, and bustling urban life. There is much to appreciate in Meghalaya, but nothing compares to seeing the state blanketed in pink hues as cherry blossoms take over.

The capital city of Meghalaya dons hues of pink and purple as it gets ready to play host to another edition of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival. Aimed to promote music, art, and culture while paying ode to the ethereal beauty of the flowers that bring many a traveller to the eastern state, the festival also acts as a platform for artists to congregate and collaborate. The Cherry Blossom Festival saw its first chapter in 2016 and has been held every year since.

Aunachal Pradesh is the crowning jewel of the northeast because of its charming beauty, alluring environment, and a rustic appearance, which makes it as pretty as a picture. You’ll be able to appreciate this beauty, only if you explore the places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh that have long been unexplored and unspoiled by tourists. These hidden gems are the reason behind this state’s popularity as a tourist destination, and its strategic location bordered by Bhutan, Tibet, and Myanmar makes it an even more fascinating place to travel to.

Meghalaya’s Landscapes
The unforgettable landscapes of Meghalaya will stay in your heart, long after your journey is over. The table-top heights of Sohra (Cherrapunjee) are brimful with waterfalls, streams, and forest trails. Gaze at the Bangladeshi plains from the many vantage points on the state’s southern ridges. The outskirts of Shillong and the high plateau around Mylliem and Smit offer postcard perfect representations of the simple life – complete with pastel green meadows, tall pine groves, crisp cool air, and quiet villages with quaint cottages and wooden fences spread across the countryside.
Meghalaya is home to some of the longest and most complex cave systems in the world – from west to east, there are many subterranean tunnels and spots marked with ancient fossils and home to rare species. During the monsoons, the fast-moving rivers swell and drop into the plains in imposing, powerful cascades – a reason why Meghalaya is also termed as a land of waterfalls.