Meghalaya

Business & Educational Tourism

Business Tourism in Meghalaya

Infrastructure for Business Tourism:

Key Drivers and Initiatives:

• Government Support:

• Growth of Local Businesses:

o Horticulture and Agriculture:

o Mining (Coal & Limestone):

o Tourism and Hospitality:

IT-BPM:

• Scenic Appeal:

Challenges and Opportunities:

Educational Tourism in Meghalaya

Academic Institutions and Research Opportunities:

o Departments relevant to Educational Tourism:

• Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), Shillong:

• ICFAI University, Meghalaya (Tura & Shillong):

• Research Areas:

o Anthropology and Sociology:

Geology and Hydrology:

Sustainable Tourism and Community Development:

Skill Development and Vocational Training:

• Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya:

• Institutes for Travel & Tourism:

Field Trips and Experiential Learning:

• Cultural Immersion:

Challenges and Future Outlook:

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Shopping & Handicrafts

Shopping & Local Handicrafts

Why Meghalaya’s Handicrafts & Souvenirs Are Special?

Shopping & Local Handicrafts in Meghalaya

Handwoven Khasi & Jaintia Shawls

Best Places to Buy:

Bamboo & Cane Handicrafts

Best Places to Buy:

Handmade Beaded Jewelry & Tribal Ornaments

Best Places to Buy:

Bamboo Flutes & Indigenous Musical Instruments

Best Places to Buy:

Wood Carvings & Traditional Masks

Best Places to Buy:

Organic Tea & Wild Honey

Best Places to Buy:

Khasi Bamboo Fishing Traps & Tools

Best Places to Buy:

Traditional Earthen Pottery & Clay Utensils

Best Places to Buy:

Handwoven Baskets & Eco-Friendly Bags

Best Places to Buy:

Traditional Khasi Attire & Handmade Textiles

Best Places to Buy:

Why Meghalaya’s Handicrafts & Souvenirs Are Special?

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Rivers & Waterfalls

Most Scenic Waterfalls in Meghalaya

Why Meghalaya’s Waterfalls are a Must-See?

Living Root Bridges & Nature Trails in Meghalaya

Best Nature Trails & Treks Around Meghalaya’s Root Bridges

Most Scenic Waterfalls in Meghalaya

Nohkalikai Falls – India’s Tallest Plunge Waterfall

. Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls) – Meghalaya’s Grand Waterfall

Wei Sawdong Falls – Meghalaya’s Hidden Gem

Krang Suri Falls – The Most Beautiful Blue Waterfall

Elephant Falls – The Most Accessible Waterfall

Langshiang Falls – Meghalaya’s Hidden Giant

Kynrem Falls – Meghalaya’s Three-Tiered Beauty

Bophill Falls – Meghalaya’s Border Beauty

Tyrshi Falls – Jaintia Hills’ Answer to Elephant Falls

Imilchang Dare Falls – The Garo Hills’ Secret

Why Meghalaya’s Waterfalls are a Must-See?

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Hill Stations & Natural Retreats

Must-Visit for Adventure Lovers?

Abode of Clouds,"

Prominent Hill Stations:

• Shillong - The "Scotland of the East":

 Umiam Lake (Barapani):

 Elephant Falls:

 Ward's Lake:

Laitlum Canyons:

 Lady Hydari Park:

o Accessibility:

• Cherrapunji (Sohra)

o Altitude:

 Nohkalikai Falls:

 Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls):

 Mawsmai Cave & Arwah Cave:

 Dainthlen Falls:

 Living Root Bridges:

• Mawsynram

o Key Attractions:

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Beaches & Costal Tourism

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Key Attractions of Meghalaya Tourism

o Living Root Bridges: .Meghalaya Tourism

o Caves: Meghalaya Tourism

o Crystal Clear Rivers:

o Sacred Groves (Law Kyntang):

• Hill Stations & Scenic Vistas:

• Cultural & Community-Based Tourism:

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Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Agriculture in Meghalaya

Land Use and Farming Practices:

• Small and Marginal Farmers:

o Jhum Cultivation (Shifting Cultivation):

o Organic by Default:

Climate and Topography:

Major Crops:

• Cash Crops:

• Horticultural Crops:

Spice Plantations in Meghalaya

• Ginger:

• Black Pepper:

• Large Cardamom:

Government Policies and Initiatives

• Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD-NER):

• FOCUS (Farmers' Collectivisation for Up Scaling Production & Marketing System) Scheme:

• CM-ASSURE Program:

• CM FARM+ Initiative:

• Meghalaya State Aquaculture Mission:

• Mission Jackfruit (2018):

• Seed Mission:

• PRIME (Promotion and Incubation of Market-driven Enterprises):

Challenges

Opportunities:

vital to its economy and cultural identity

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Tribal & Unique Experiences

Festivals & Tribal Culture of Meghalaya

Tribal Tourism

Tribal cultures and unique experiences

The Major Tribal Communities and Their Distinct Cultures:

The Khasi Tribe:

• Religion:

• Festivals:

o Nongkrem Dance Festival (Ka Pom-Blang Nongkrem):

Seng Kut Snem:

• Traditional Dress:

• Cuisine:

The Jaintia (Pnar) Tribe:

• Festivals:

o Laho Dance (Danskrah):

• Handicrafts:

The Garo Tribe:

• Festivals:

• Traditional Dress:

• Cuisine:

Unique Experiences Rooted in Tribal Culture:

• Mawlynnong - Asia's Cleanest Village:

• Kongthong - The Whistling Village (Jingrwai Iawbei):

• Sacred Groves (Law Kyntang):

• Homestays and Village Life:

• Traditional Handicrafts and Arts:

• Indigenous Cuisine and Beverages:

Meghalaya's tribal and unique experiences

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Lakes & Scenic Views

Lakes & Scenic Views

Beautiful Lakes in Meghalaya

serene lakes and breathtaking scenic viewpoints,

Prominent Lakes:

o Scenic Beauty:

o Activities:

o Significance:

• Ward's Lake (Nan Polok):

• Thadlaskein Lake (Pung Sajar Nangli):

• Dawki & Umngot River:

o Scenic Beauty:

o Activities:

o Unique Feature:

Breathtaking Scenic Viewpoints:

• Laitlum Canyons:

• Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint (Duwan Sing Syiem Bridge Viewpoint):

• Nohkalikai Falls Viewpoint (Cherrapunji):

• Seven Sisters Falls Viewpoint (Nohsngithiang Falls):

Nongjrong Viewpoint:

• Balpakram National Park (Garo Hills):

They offer a diverse range of experiences

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Ayurvedha & Wellness Tourism

Ayurveda & Wellness Tourism

• Wellness Tourism:

• Ayurveda Tourism:

• Distinction from Medical Tourism:

Core Principles:

India as a Global Hub for Ayurveda & Wellness Tourism

Key Strengths:

• Experienced Practitioners:

• Cost-Effectiveness:

• Diverse Offerings:

• Natural Environment:

• Government Support:

• Medicinal Herbs:

Top Destinations in India:

• Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) - The "Yoga Capital of the World":

• Goa:

• Himachal Pradesh:

• Tamil Nadu:

• Maharashtra:

Ayurveda & Wellness Tourism in Meghalaya

Emerging Potential:

o Promotion of AYUSH:

Challenges and Opportunities in Meghalaya:

• Opportunities:

In essence

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Hidden Gems & Offbeat Location

Hidden Gems & Offbeat Destinations

Untouched Villages & Cultural Immersion:

• Nongjrong (East Khasi Hills):

• Mawphanlur (West Khasi Hills):

• Smit Village (East Khasi Hills):

• Nohwet Village (East Khasi Hills):

• Umden Village (Ri-Bhoi District):

• Mawlyngot (East Khasi Hills):

Secluded Waterfalls & Natural Pools:

• Wei Sawdong Falls (near Cherrapunji):

• Langshiang Falls (West Khasi Hills):

• Pelga Falls (West Garo Hills):

• Umberlyein Falls & Pdem Falls (East Khasi Hills):

Lesser-Explored Caves & Geological Wonders:

• Arwah Cave (near Cherrapunji):

• Krem Puri (West Khasi Hills):

• Krem Mawmluh (near Cherrapunji):

Offbeat Treks & Adventure:

• Mawryngkhang Trek (Nongriat, East Khasi Hills):

breathtaking views