Photo Travelogue :
Meghalaya, a northeastern state lies to the south of Guwahati, Assam and there are multiple ways to go there. Its one of the most beautiful places to visit in India...with raw untouched beauty. The GS road or NH 40 that starts from Jorabat ( in outskirts of Guwahati ) splitting into two - one going shillong and the other to Dawki ( near India-Bangladesh border ) is the most common route. However, there are other routes which are less travelled and less crowded. They are more scenic and adds to the fun and adventure. I love roads that passes through forests; and whenever I come to know about some I just have to be on that road. So, I heard about this alternate road going into Meghalaya...I just had to try it. I didn't want to go all the way to shillong...but, just ride couple of hours...enjoy and come back. Interestingly, this road passes through a thick forect ( Deciduous and Evergreen Tropical Forests ) and my excitement knew no bounds. I sped to the location and it was just a thrilling time I had. I simply loved being one with nature. Here's my trip in pics. Enjoy :-)
those hills are beckoning....
the entire road they give company...
village roads...and it begins to rain...oh no!
determined, I move ahead...rain not gonna stop me, cos' I have the raincoat...lol...
passing by the rani forest office...
the sal forests begins ...plenty of those on the way...
passing by beautiful hills and fields...
am quite envious of the people who live here and see this view everyday of their lives...
and, the ride continues...hello bakri ( goat )...are you gonna gimme company?
the bakri vanishes and I'm alone on the road once again...
more sal trees come up...
the sign at corner of a fork says Chandubi 23 kms ( right ) and ahead is Meghalaya...
the road to Chandubi...in the rain it looks quite narrow and spooky...
moi, deciding which way to go ahead...hmmm...
chalo Meghalaya...
sal trees are so disciplined...they stand tall; in perfect lines, and, in-attention!
I went pretty deep about almost two hours ride into Meghalaya. It was all green forests every where...it was drizzing too and there was no one in the rain soaked road except me...oh how I loved it...just pecfect... me and nature!
sadly, time to speed back home...
Meghalaya's forests are rich in biodiversity, endemism, and forest cover. They are also a source of clean air, water, and livelihood. Meghalaya translating to 'abode of clouds' has some of the highest rainfall regions in this world.
Address : Jirang Nongrim Road, Meghalaya.
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Thank you for sharing these photos and videos. It's an area I'd love to visit one day.
ReplyDelete...on this cold, snowy morning, it's wonderful to see these green landscape. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing, refreshing trip! The photos of the untouched forests and hills are beautiful. It must have been thrilling to take the less-traveled, scenic route.
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