Meghalaya - a Sojourn in the Clouds
The abode of the clouds, so aptly named. Do not go to Meghalaya with a plan for a hectic �been there done that� kind of schedule crammed with plans for sight seeing. This is a state which you have to just soak in ( pun intended); rambling through verdant hills, waterfalls and lakes. The beauty here is a vivid green kaleidoscope of forested hills, water and clouds. One can arrive at Guwahati by train or plane and then motor up to Shillong , the capital of the state. This town used to be the capital of Assam in the old days and the layout and buildings are still redolent of the Raj. Using Shillong as a base one should motor around the state as far afield as one desires. There is plenty of accommodation in Shillong ranging from the budget friendly to the exotic and expensive. The three hour drive up from Guwahati is a precursor of scenes to come, lush green rain forests, and quaint vi...