Meghalaya (Abode of Clouds)

Meghalaya (meaning Abode of the Clouds), is easily the most accessible of the Seven Sister states of North East India. It is surrounded by the hills- East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills and Garo Hills. Meghalaya offers an incredible natural beauty. The fascinating close relationship that can be observed when humans live alongside and in tune to the natural environment can be observed in the lifestyles of the people of Meghalaya. From building bridges out of living roots and some of the most cleanest villages to be found in Asia. Meghalaya delights with plenty of secrets for travelers who seek an adventure off the beaten path. Some of the best places to visit which must seen by the travelers who love to explore.

Meghalaya

The cultures of Meghalaya have a materilineal society where the inheritance is passed to the women. The agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the people and also the other sources which includes are industries, forestry, horticulture and        cottage houses that promotes the traditional arts and crafts. 

The flowers of Meghalaya are re owned all around the world and also in the recent years  it was mainly used to approach the organic and sustainable farming of various produces has been promoted in the state.

The climate of Meghalaya is generally mild in the august and the weather of Meghalaya is  70 degree and in falls the weather degree is about (21-23 degree Celsius) in January. Meghalaya is one of the wettest region in country.

Meghalaya is a mountainous land with rich geographically that streches the valleys and highland plateaus which is  laced with caves, waterfalls and forests. There are also many rivers in the state.

                                                                     Meghalaya Orchids                

    Orchid is one of the most found  species in Meghalaya. And it is also known as the "home to Orchid Species". There are around 1,331 orchids species in Meghalaya and consider to be declaring of at least 20 forests as "Bio type Sanctuaries". Many of the orchids species are mainly present in Nokrek Biosphere in the Garo Hills, Four Wildlife Sanctuaries, Reserved Forest and around 125 sacred groves all over the Meghalaya.

Almost every part of Meghalaya is richly covered with beautiful forests and is considered to be the most richest among the botanical habitats of Asia. The state mainly consists of dense and open forest lands which mainly fall under reserved forests, protected forests and National parks. And also there is a rich diversity of forests like sub-tropical pine forests, grasslands, bamboo forests, evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. Due to the excess rainfall, there is a variety of floral and fauna biodiversity. One of the highest point in the state of Meghalaya Shillong Peak is at the center of Khasi Hills with the highest point in the state at 6,434 ft. 

The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve and the Balphakram National Park are considered to be the most biodiversity-rich areas of Meghalaya. There are also three wildlife sanctuaries; such as Nongkhyllem WS, Siju WS and the Bhagmara WS  which is famous for its carnivorous pitcher plants.
Meghalaya has a wide variety of bird habitat bird that is more than 600 which are surrounding  the areas. There are around 34 species of birds in the state which are listed as worldwide threatened and 9 species which are endangered such as the oriental white-backed vulture and slender billed vulture.  

The most famous birds of the state mainly include greater spotted eagle, hornbills, blithe kingfisher, white cheeked hill partridge, grey peacock pheasant and the tawny breasted wren babbler. And also there half of India's butterfly species can be found in this states.