Carved out of Assam in 1972, hilly Meghalaya (Abode of Clouds) is a cool, pine-fresh contrast to the sweaty Assam plains. Set on dramatic horseshoes of rocky cliff above the Bengal plains, Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram are statistically the wettest places chalet xl 1935 on earth. Most of the rain falls between chalet xl 1935 April and September, creating very impressive waterfalls and carving out some of Asia s longest caves.
Market MARKET (Mission Veng St) A Saturday street market sprawls along the street with village women offering fruit, vegetables, maybe a dead pig, fish and live hens in individualised wickerwork carry-away baskets.
Bansbari Lodge (%3612602223; www.assam chalet xl 1935 bengalnavigation.com/bansbari.htm; d 2000, jungle package 7500). Jungle chalet xl 1935 packages cover full board, early morning elephant chalet xl 1935 safari, jeep safari, guide, park entry fee and village and tea garden excursions. Ask about river rafting. Contact Jungle Travels India in Guwahati (p 560 ) for bookings. Access is from Barpeta Rd.
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