🌧️ Meghalaya: Where Umbrellas Retire

Meghalaya is what happens when clouds decide they need a permanent address. If you’re into waterfalls, bridges made of trees, and rain-soaked adventures—this is paradise.

9/1/20251 min read

two person on boat
two person on boat

Lesser-Known Fun Facts

  • Wettest Place on Earth: Mawsynram gets more rain than anywhere else. In Meghalaya, even your umbrella needs a backup umbrella.

  • Bridges That Grow: The Khasi people train living roots of rubber trees to form bridges. These bridges are alive—literally growing stronger with age.

  • Whistling Villages: Some communities communicate across valleys with whistling. Forget cell towers—nature’s already got coverage.

  • Caves Everywhere: Meghalaya has some of India’s longest and deepest caves, still being mapped. Indiana Jones would be busy here.

Funny Thought 💭

In Meghalaya, clouds aren’t above you—they’re your nosy neighbors peeking into your balcony.