Inside WORLD’S WETTEST place – Meghalaya

• Meghalaya is home to the world’s wettest places
• Navigating obstacles due to dense mist in Meghalaya
• Khasi matrilineal society empowers women in business
• Meghalaya is a biodiverse area with unique plants and bamboo-made tools
• Meghalaya’s wettest place experiences water shortage during winters
• Meghalaya showcases stunning waterfalls and unique living bridges.
• Meghalaya’s Sacred Forests and Cultural Practices
• Meghalaya caves are naturally formed tourist spots

Meghalaya is home to the world’s wettest places

• Mawsynram and Cherrapunji receive more rainfall in a day than Delhi does in a year
• Cherrapunji, known as Sohra, holds the record for the wettest place in the world

Navigating obstacles due to dense mist in Meghalaya

• Challenges faced due to mist causing car to get stuck
• Detailed insights on the Khasi Tribe and Meghalaya’s unique matrilineal society

Khasi matrilineal society empowers women in business

• Women run various shops like vegetable, meat, grocery, pharmacy, and even alcohol shops
• Women also sell a unique type of paan called Kwai, made of Supari and leaf

Meghalaya is a biodiverse area with unique plants and bamboo-made tools

• Meghalaya is covered with forests, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the world
• Bamboo is widely used for everyday household tools, such as benches, baskets, and umbrellas

Meghalaya’s wettest place experiences water shortage during winters

• Monsoon winds bring heavy rainfall to Mawsynram and Sohra
• Rains flow down to Bangladesh, leading to water scarcity in Meghalaya

Meghalaya showcases stunning waterfalls and unique living bridges.

• Seven sister waterfalls are a breathtaking sight in Meghalaya.
• The indigenous living root bridges highlight harmony with nature.

Meghalaya’s Sacred Forests and Cultural Practices

• Explore 160 sacred forests with strict entry rules
• Learn about ancestral rituals, sacrificial traditions, and monoliths

Meghalaya caves are naturally formed tourist spots

• These caves are filled with minerals and water, made accessible by lights and ramps
• Families and children frequent these slim caves, showcasing India’s diverse landscapes