Shillong can arguably be said to be the most charming hill-station of India. Located in Meghalaya, a land famous for receiving the highest rainfall in the world and aptly called the ‘abode of clouds’, it is during the monsoon season when Shillong turns magical. Countless waterfalls and lakes come alive, caves become slippery and clouds play an unending … Continue reading »
North-East India is rich with tribes (more than 200 of them) and celebrations. It can be well worth your time during your next vacation to travel to this region and take part in some of the celebrations. Festivals are important economic engines for many of these areas, and some organizers have even taken to promoting … Continue reading »
The state of Meghalaya (translated in English as ‘the abode of clouds’) in northeastern India is a region that receives the highest of rainfall compared to any other place in the world. The rain is a result of the yearly monsoons – dense clouds arising from the Bay of Bengal which head towards India and end up … Continue reading »
At 4.30 pm every day, a tiny space in the hill station of Shillong in Northeast India becomes alive – with the presence of men who come to test their luck. Welcome to the popular game of Siat Khnam – a unique way of gambling, where arrows are continuously shot in a haystack for a … Continue reading »
The state of Meghalaya in India is a green wonderland, created by massive amounts of rainfall each year. The above picture was taken at Barapani Lake, a man-made reservoir that provides life to the people living here. And when the monsoons arrive, the whole landscape turns into a tale of magic, with over-fed lakes, gushing … Continue reading »
For those of you who do not know, the state of Meghalaya in India receives the highest amount of rainfall each year in the world, and is considered to be the wettest place on planet Earth. No wonder that the literal translation of Meghalaya is “the abode of clouds”. This picture was taken when the monsoon was at … Continue reading »
Introducing Siat Khnam; a unique and very interesting way of gambling, where money is won by betting on the number of arrows that will hit the target. Held every afternoon in Shillong, India, the event is a great way to unwind a day, and maybe earn a few bucks on the way. More interesting are … Continue reading »
We are glad to present you another article written by Janice Pariat. For those who do not know, Janice is a writer and her work has been published in many reputed magazines. And being a native of Northeast India, her love for the region can easily be seen in her writings. You can find more of … Continue reading »
The monsoon was at its rainy best, and I was on my way to a rendezvous with the clouds. But little did I know that this journey will take me to a place beyond the natural world that I knew. The road ahead led to Meghalaya, called very aptly as the ‘Abode Of The Clouds’. … Continue reading »
