Eclectic Northeast – July 2019

24 │ │ July 2019

#17 - High Fashion on the

Streets of Shillong

The young locals of Shillong

know how to dress well and you

can certainly expect them to teach

you a thing or two about style. One

of the best ways to pass the time

in the city is to find a quiet spot

at Police Bazaar, and observe the

young boys and girls running their

regular errands. You will spot all

sorts of styles from preppy attires

to goth get-ups. Police Bazaar is

also one of the best places to buy

chic, smart clothes but you have to

know how to haggle.

#18 - The Local Flavour

The best way to enjoy the local

food is to be invited for a home-

cooked meal, but if that is not on

the cards for you, you can try out

the many restaurants across the

State. Unlike what you may think,

it is the small roadside stalls that

make the most authentic local food.

If you want a bit of everything then

we suggest the lunch buffet at Sao

Aiom in Ri Kynjai-Serenity By The

Lake. It is a little expensive, but the

food and the incredible view of

Barapani more than make up for it.

#19 - Go Caving

One of the best things about

travelling in the Northeast is that

you get to have unique experiences.

If you are going to visit Meghalaya

then you cannot leave without

exploring a cave. There are many

different ones located across the

State, and the best way to explore

them would be to hire a guide or

opt for a package.

#20 - Take a Selfie with a

Waterfall

The State is home to many

beautiful waterfalls and you are

bound to spot some during your

trip. Most of the bigger ones have

viewing areas where you can take

pictures. The best thing about

Meghalaya is that many amazing

waterfalls are located right next to

the highway, so you don’t have to

stray too far from your route.

The view from Ri Kynjai-Serenity By The

Lake, Umniuh Khwan, UCC Road, Ri Bhoi

District, Meghalaya

Photo: Rubul Deka