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Cherrapunjee & Mawsynaram
56 Kms from Shillong at a height of 1300m., Cherrapunji has from the last century always been associated with rain. Lots of rain. For it's the only place in the world that received the highest rainfall on earth. Now the neighbouring hamlet Mawsynaram with its famous giant stalagmite formation in the shape of a Shivaling, has taken over the mantle as the wettest place. Enroute while driving to this wet paradise, you come across thunderous, cascading waterfalls plunging into deep gorges. One of the most spectacular are the Nohsngithiang Falls . Being of prime importance to the Khasi tribe, it is also considered the focal point for Khasi culture and literature. The popular health resort of Jakrem , 65 Kms from Shilling, offers rejuvenating and curative baths in its hot sulphur springs and is well worth a visit.

Tura
Tura at a height of 657 metres is set among inviting green hills looks out on to the all-encompassing Brahmaputra river winding its way to the Bay of Bengal , through the plains far below. Being the district headquarters of the West Garo Hills, Tura offers excellent spots for trekking, bird watching and rock climbing and is a treasure trove for the naturalist.

Jowai
The Jaintia Hills sprawling 64 kms from Shillong are one of the most beautiful ranges in Meghalaya. The prominent picturesque town of Jowai stands at a height of 1380m., is the venue for the annual Behdeinklhlam festival. The drive from Shillong takes you through terraced paddy fields, forests of Oak and Rhododendron and Pine while the River Myntdu keeps you company most of the way. 24 Kms from Jowai is the small site of Nartiang where you get to see ancient tall monoliths dating several centuries back. The Khasi Hills also have their share of towering monoliths spread over the hillsides some of them reaching the incredible height of over 20 ft. The locals believe that these pillars of stone adjoining mounds of earth was where the remains of the dead were left.
Tribal Discovery takes you to these interesting sites on custom and pre arranged tours.