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India is a beautiful and culturally diverse country. From mighty mountains to swooping deserts and gangetic plains to beautiful beaches, it has all. There are a lot of places to discover and get amazed by their beauty. Whether you are seeking an adventure or a spiritual break, it has something for all.

Though most of the places get swarmed by the huge number of tourists, northeast of India is one area which still receives comparatively less footfall. But does it lack the attractions? Not at all. Indulge yourself in these eye-soothing picturesque clicks and decide for yourself.

Located around 90km from Shillong this one of a kind arch bridge has become a hot spot for local tourists. The mesmerizing view of the bridge and pristine blue water of the river gives it a heavenly look. If anything, the view from the bridge is just untiring. You can keep staring at it, and it’s eye soothing.

Northeast of India is a treasure trove for people seeking adventure. It fills you with best of moments and memories that will never leave you. Meghalaya is one of the prominent north east state when it comes to tourist attractions. It’s famous for its endless waterfalls, the juicy oranges and the clouds that brushes through your face and you can literally stand among the clouds.

A trip to Meghalaya is incomplete if you dont visit the double-decker root bridges. The approximately 4000 stairs trek requires a lot of stamina though and it’s not easy if you are not in shape. But the uniqueness of these bridges can be a inspiration to trek for any adventure lover.These bio-engineered living root bridges are unique to Meghalaya and are nowhere else to be found. These living root bridges are an example of sustainable environmental engineering. How the challenges give wings to us human being and bring out the best in us. It’s also the epitome of long-enduring perseverance, as it took decades to mold them into a bridge. How we humans and the nature can co-exist, it’s a very unique example of that.

Kynrem falls is the tallest waterfall of meghalaya and if anything,this waterfall gives you a feeling of descending right from the heavens. The mist from the huge volume of water falling , covers the entire surrounding and makes you feel among the clouds . Located right next to the shella sohra highway, this is the most easily accessible waterfalls of Meghalaya as you don’t need to ascend or descend through the long flights of stair to reach here. Visible even from the long distance due to its humongous size it’s so enticing to anyone. You are lured to it by its beauty and welcome by the gush of cold wind and water as soon as you stand beneath it. You need to bend backwards to take a complete look of it , due to its sheer size. It always leaves you with a smile on your faces. So if you are planning to travel meghalaya , to mark this place on your must visit checklist.