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Meghalaya is one of the most fascinating hill states of India and has all facilities suitable for a lot of adventure activities. Meghalaya is a dream come true for the tourist. It is a happy land of magnificent beauty, undulating hills, rolling grasslands, cascading waterfalls, snaking rivers, terraced slopes and thrilling wildlife. Some of the important tourist spots are Uniam Lake, Kyllang Rock, Nohsngithiang falls at Mawsmai, and the monoliths of Nartiang.
Caving
The deepest and longest of the caves in South Asia are located on the hills of Khasi Hills. Every year expert cavers from all around the world explore the hills of Meghalaya, to find new caves and map them. Some very large caves with beautiful formations are well mapped and are close by, with good accessibility. Select & venture - Siju, Mawsmai, Mawsynram, Syndai - only to name a few caves.
Trekking
The
beautiful hill slopes of Meghalaya are ideal for trekking. Trekking between
villages of colourful hill tribes is also very interesting. The trekking
potential in Meghalaya is unique, in the sense that terrain is rugged like
in Himalayan areas but with the advantage of not being snowbound. Boating
The Water Sports Complex has been developed upon the mighty reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, at Umiam, 16 kilometers before reaching Shillong. The campus consists of a beautiful Orchid Lake Resort and the Nehru Park. Besides, it offers a wide choice of exciting water sports activities with row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise-boats, sailing-boats and water-scooters.
Camping & Biking
Meghalaya is also an ideal location for biking and camping holidays.
Archery Angling & Sports
A
majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills, myriad emerald green
azure blue skies have a hypnotizing effect. The setting is truly idyllic. It
is Umiam Lake, few kilometers away down the Zig-Zag Shillong-Guwahati Road (
National Highway).Water sports is the prime attraction here. The resort has
row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise-boats, sailing-boats, water scooters,
speed-boats, and a floating restaurant with ferry service. Umiam is also an
angler's paradise. Have the patience to grab a big catch at Umiam. Archery
is another game of precision popular in Meghalaya. Golfing
Shillong Golf Course is referred to as the "Gleneagle of the East" at the United States Golf Association Library and Museum. This museum, which happens to be the largest of its kind in the world, exhibits the only piece on display from India as that of the Shillong Golf Course.
The site where the Shillong Golf Course is located, provides a scenic view. Developed in 1898, as a 9 holes course, it was later converted to 18 holes in 1924, by Capt. Jackson and C.K Rhodes - both did a remarkable job in preserving its natural beauty and carved out the cost amongst pine trees. It is the third oldest golf course in India and was first surveyed in 1933. Since then, no major modification been carried out over it.
