🌎 Overview

Meghalaya, meaning "Abode of Clouds," is a hilly state in northeastern India known for its natural beauty, waterfalls, caves, and living root bridges. It has a rich cultural heritage with matrilineal societies and vibrant traditional festivals.

🏞️ Geography & Nature

Meghalaya is characterized by hills, valleys, dense forests, rivers, and abundant rainfall. The state is home to some of the wettest places on Earth, such as Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.

• Major Rivers: Umngot, Simsang, Myntdu
• Geographical Features: Hills, Waterfalls, Caves, Forests
• Climate: Subtropical highland, heavy rainfall

🏭 Economy & Industry

Agriculture is a key sector with crops like rice, maize, and vegetables. Tourism, horticulture, and small-scale industries like handloom and handicrafts contribute to the economy.

• Main Crops: Rice, Maize, Vegetables
• Industries: Handloom, Handicrafts, Cottage industries
• Resources: Natural beauty, Forest products, Tourism

✈️ Tourism

Meghalaya is a major tourist destination for its scenic landscapes, waterfalls, caves, and cultural experiences.

• Shillong: Elephant Falls, Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak
• Cherrapunji: Nohkalikai Falls, living root bridges, caves
• Mawlynnong: Cleanest village in Asia, traditional culture
• Jowai: Krang Suri Falls, scenic hills

🌆 Culture & Festivals

Meghalaya has a rich cultural heritage, predominantly matrilineal, with unique music, dance, and festivals reflecting tribal traditions.

• Festivals: Shad Suk Mynsiem, Wangala, Behdienkhlam
• Arts: Folk music, traditional dances, handicrafts
• Society: Matrilineal tribal communities

🎓 Education & Institutions

Meghalaya has universities and colleges focusing on arts, sciences, and technology. Shillong is an educational hub for the state.

• Major Universities: North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)
• Focus Areas: Research, Higher Education, Technology

🍴 Cuisine & Food

Meghalayan cuisine includes rice, bamboo shoots, fish, pork, and fermented foods. Popular dishes include Jadoh, Dohneiiong, Tungrymbai, and Nakham Bitchi.