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Planning a trip to Meghalaya and wondering what would be the best time to visit Meghalaya?
Meghalaya is a beautiful hill state snuggled in the eastern Himalayas comprising the Jantia, Khasi & Garo Hills which are a natural barrier between Bangladesh and Assam. The word "Meghalaya" is a combination of "megh" meaning clouds and "alaya' meaning home, which translates to the "Abode of Clouds," and true to its meaning it is one of the wettest places in India.
Meghalaya is fast becoming a preferred destination for adventure seekers and leisure tourists alike. Every season in the state gives you a reason to plan a trip to Meghalaya, even the monsoon! Having said that, the best time to visit Meghalaya is all year round.
SUMMER SEASON IN MEGHALAYA
April to June is considered summertime in Meghalaya. Summers in Meghalaya are moderate and the temperatures seldom go over 25oC in most parts of the state with pleasant mornings and evenings, making Meghalaya an ideal place to visit to escape the scorching heat of Indian summers. It can be said that the summer months are the best time to visit Meghalaya.
MONSOON SEASON IN MEGHALAYA
July to September is monsoon time in Meghalaya, even though the onset of monsoons in Meghalaya sometime starts in the month of June. Rains add to the charm of the place in Meghalaya with all of the waterfalls in their full glory and the forest cover is a fresh hue of green. Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya have the record of receiving the highest rainfall in the country. Monsoons, thus, are again the best time to visit and experience Meghalaya if you want to see the waterfalls in their full glory.
Meghalaya in Monsoon
AUTUMN SEASON IN MEGHALAYA
Autumn time in Meghalaya starts with the end of monsoons in late September and continues till November. It’s also the season of cherry blossoms, which also marks festival times in Meghalaya. The Cherry Blossom Festival, NH 7 Weekender, and Nongkrem Dance Festival are a few of the festivals that are celebrated in Meghalaya during autumn time. The climate is also very pleasant with a slight chill in the mornings and evenings while the daytime is quite pleasant. Thus, autumn time becomes one of the best times to visit Meghalaya if you love attending festivals.
WINTER SEASON IN MEGHALAYA
Late November marks the beginning of wintertime in Meghalaya with cold mornings and evenings. Winter lasts till March with December and January being the coldest months in Meghalaya. During wintertime, visitors get to experience the cold foggy days which are usually associated with the mountains and the pine forests of Meghalaya. As there are many Christians in Meghalaya, Christmas is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. If you love the cold and Christmas celebrations, then wintertime is the best time to visit Meghalaya.
Thus, the Best time to visit Meghalaya remains throughout the year.
Elephant Falls during winters
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