State : Meghalaya, in the north east of India.Best time to Travel : October to March.
Trekking in Meghalaya
The trekking opportunity in Meghalaya is outstanding for the fact that, the terrain is very challenging like in Himalayan areas but with the advantage of not being snow-wrapped. An added attraction is the possibility of intimating with many rare species of flora & fauna, rare to find elsewhere. You can hire guides to walk through the most alluring and confusing terrains of the Meghalaya, which is characterised by flowing rivers, rolling hills and towering waterfalls. Some of the exceptional trekking routes are :
Trekking Routes in Meghalaya :
Smit : The trek begins from State Library and after passing the Crinoline Falls, it ascends till it reaches Laitkor. This two-day trek includes some parts along the metalled road.
Mawlyngot : It is a fairly big village, connected by a proper road. The route after this village descends sharply till it reaches the Singsong gorge along the Um Song River. Both the banks of Um Song River are covered by thick mix forest with thick undergrowth.
Pynursla : The route after Um Song ascends sharply till it reaches the town of Pynursla.
Weiloi to Ponkung / Pongkung to Umngi : One can reach Weiloi village from Shillong by car / bus. On the way from Weiloi to Umngi there exist two natural mineral water springs. The Hot Spring of Umngi has the potential for becoming a health resort. From Weiloi, one can also opt for a less exhausting shorter route via Mawblang.
