If you love to explore local culture, staying at a homestay is a must, especially if you visit during the Christmas holiday. Christmas in Shillong is truly a dream, and arguably, one of the best times to visit! Since the majority of the population is Christian, the streets are filled with people, lights, and laughter this time of the year.

The main goal of the festival is to meet friends and family and eat a lot of cake and good food. So, if you're planning to visit Shillong, you could make it a Christmas trip, book a homestay, and immerse yourself in happiness and cheer!

Nohkalikai Falls is one of the most famous and breathtaking waterfalls in Meghalaya, India. Standing tall at a height of 340 meters, this waterfall is located in Sohra (also called Cherrapunji), one of the wettest places in the world.

The local legend of this waterfall is a dark one, too dark to describe here but essentially it is named after a lady called "Likai" who jumped off the top of the waterfall after a terrible incident. "Noh"  means "jump", and "ka" means "her" in Khasi, the local language of the place, so the name loosely translates to "Likai jumped".

Nohkalikai is beautiful all year round but try not to visit during the monsoon season as the heavy rain could be dangerous to get stuck in.

Another beautiful waterfall in Sohra, Meghalaya, India is called Lyngksiar Falls. This fall has multiple tiers and is named after a flower that grows in the area.

You have to hike a bit to get to this view but it's definitely worth it. The hike itself is a light descent filled with rock formations and natural pools of water.

The best time to visit is after the monsoon so that you're not caught in the downpour, but you also get to see the waterfall at its peak volume!