8 Best Trekking Places in Meghalaya

It is an amazing place with several eye-catching hotspots to attract tourists from faraway places. Several tourists visit Meghalaya every year, still, it has many to be explored by the tourists. The stunning beauty of amazing waterfalls, evergreen forests, and stunning views of nature. Meghalaya place is so beautiful that it is also famous by the British name. The nickname given to the Meghalaya is “Scotland of the East”. You must not miss the soulful beauty of the Meghalaya. However, the best way to explore the beautiful places of the hilly region is by Trekking.  If you want to explore the best and safe trekking places in Meghalaya then read our blog till the end.

Trekking in Meghalaya will give you a soulful experience. You will get a chance to explore many stunning views of nature. Regions like Shillong, Mawphlang, and Cherrapunjee will provide you with the best safe place to start your trekking. Some of the best trekking places in Meghalaya are listed below according to their difficulty level, the distance of total trekking, and the duration it will take to reach the destination.

Here is the list of Top 8 Trekking Places in Meghalaya:

1. David Scott Trail

The name David Scott Trail was named after a British leader who used to work in the hills of Khasi in the earlier eighteenth century. This amazing trek is a total of 16 km long. This trek will start from the point named Mawphlang and ends at the point named Ladmawphlang.

During the trek, you will explore the historical tomb in the Mawsahep, a crystal clear Umiam river, the distinct culture of the village, their social life, and a popular waterfall Simpanghang Falls. You will not take more than 4-5 hours to complete this trek.

2. Umden Village Trek

This trek is also counted as one of the easiest treks. Tourists enjoy this trek a lot. You will get a chance to explore the cultivation of silk in the deep dark forest of Umden village. The whole forest is filled with Eri Silk and strawberry fields. You will encounter many beautiful countryside locations.

This trek is not much difficult, but it will take your time more than any other trek because it has many things to explore, like the process of making silk, CFT rock garden mountain biking, and many things to learn. It is estimated that it will take you 9-10 hours to reach the top.

3. The living Roots Bridge Trek

This trek is going to be an adventurous trek as here you will get a chance to climb the bridge which is made up of Natural roots of trees. These bridges are man-made but still natural because they have been made up of natural living roots but have been made in the form of a bridge by man.

These bridges are made by the man of the Khasi Tribe. These tribes use the roots of very old rubber trees which seem more durable than wooden Bridges. The reason why the rubber bridges are more durable is that they get off the track in the rainy season. This track is not that much longer but it will make adrenaline rush in your blood.

4. Mawlongbna Village Trekking

This trek is for the one who loves and admires nature a lot. Somehow here you get a perfect environment for camping, trekking, and discovering fossils of ancient animals, the unique flora, and the fauna of the deep forest.

Trekking in the village of Mawlongbna is that you can easily stay overnight, meanwhile, you can do many adventurous activities. People rate this trekking spot moderate rating However it will take more than a whole day to explore the exciting views of the forest to its full extent.

5. Mawlyngot Trek

You must have heard about the Mawlyngot Village. This village is just a distance of 75 km from the main city Shillong. This village is famous for being known as the hub of tea plants in the state of Meghalaya. The trekking here will start from the village. You will gen an amazing experience while completing the trek when you will watch the view of the Umsong River at the end.

It will immerse you by giving you a chance to trek 4800 feet above sea level at Nestled. It will not take more than 3 hours to complete the whole journey, because it is just 6 km of the total distance. Meanwhile, you will encounter the tea fields, the most popular Nongkrem festival, and a lot more.

6. Smit Trekking

This is one of the most popular treks of the Meghalaya for sure. This trekking route contains the most fascinating views of Meghalaya. The trekking will start from the popular library of the city and it will end at the soothing crinoline falls. These amazing waterfalls will you a feeling of the reward for completing the whole trek.

To complete this amazing waterfall, you need to do the trekking for one and a half-day. You will get to see many stunning waterfalls, lakes, and ponds. No doubt the routes will be tough, but you will find small stalls of food on the way.

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7. Dawki Trek

Trekking in the Dawki is going to be an unforgettable experience. As Dawki is an important trade center for neighbor Bangladesh and other countries. This place shares most of its region with Bangladesh. Hence you will learn more about the trade between the trade and relations between the two countries.

Trekking over here will not take more than 12 hours. This trek is considered one of the easiest treks in Meghalaya. You will get a chance to explore the Dawki market, the Umngot river, and the India Bangladesh border.

8. Weiloi to Umngi Trek

This trek is located in the village named Weiloi. This village is estimated to be at a distance of 50 km from the major city Shillong.  This trek is popular because of the stunning natural views and the hot water spring which is located in between the trek.

In the starting, the trek will seem easy meanwhile as you proceed the trek becomes more and more difficult. Although at the end you will get to see the hot water springs as the reward. The visitors are advised to keep the water pure and clean. This trek is counted among the most difficult trek and it is almost 18 km long.

Conclusion

Trekking is an adventurous activity for the one who loves exploring nature by walking on foot. Having tea or noodles in the middle of the trekking gives immense pleasure to the tourists. Meghalaya is one of the best places to start trekking. The mesmerizing views, hot water springs, amazing routes between the rocks, various adventurous activities, and a lot of delicious food of Meghalaya will fill you with joy.

Meghalaya is famous for its tea plantations and silk plantation. If you want to do camping and stay there overnight then none of the places could be better than Meghalaya. We hope this blog helped you in finding the best trekking in Meghalaya.

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