Meghalaya is a northeastern state of India, meaning “abode of clouds” in Sanskrit. It covers an area of 22,429 km². The state capital is Shillong, nicknamed the “Scotland of the East” by the British. Meghalaya has a matrilineal system where women inherit property and take care of their parents. The state is the wettest region of India, with places like Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receiving over 11,000 mm of rain annually. The state has a mountainous plateau with many rivers and waterfalls. It is home to diverse flora and fauna, including the clouded leopard and the lady’s slipper orchid. Meghalaya has a mild climate.
Top 10 Cities in Meghalaya
