Meghalaya, known for its clouds, caves, and natural beauty, also has places with strange stories and secrets.

Meghalaya, known for its clouds, caves, and natural beauty, also has places with strange stories and secrets.

From haunted waterfalls to sacred forests,  here are 10 mysterious spots that are worth exploring:

From haunted waterfalls to sacred forests,  here are 10 mysterious spots that are worth exploring:

Balpakram National Park (Garo Hills): Called the “land of spirits,” this remote park is known for strange sounds and whispers that echo through its forests. Unusual rock formations and rich wildlife add to its otherworldly feel.

Balpakram National Park (Garo Hills): Called the “land of spirits,” this remote park is known for strange sounds and whispers that echo through its forests. Unusual rock formations and rich wildlife add to its otherworldly feel.

Sweet Falls (Shillong): A stunning 96-meter waterfall in Shillong that’s as dangerous as it is beautiful. Locals consider it haunted, with stories of eerie noises and temperature drops, especially on full moon nights.

Sweet Falls (Shillong): A stunning 96-meter waterfall in Shillong that’s as dangerous as it is beautiful. Locals consider it haunted, with stories of eerie noises and temperature drops, especially on full moon nights.

The Sacred Groves (Mawphlang and others): These ancient forests are protected by local communities and are believed to be sacred. Nothing can be taken from them, not even a leaf. With thick greenery, rare plants, and an eerie stillness, the groves feel deeply spiritual and mysterious.

The Sacred Groves (Mawphlang and others): These ancient forests are protected by local communities and are believed to be sacred. Nothing can be taken from them, not even a leaf. With thick greenery, rare plants, and an eerie stillness, the groves feel deeply spiritual and mysterious.

Thadlaskein Lake (Jaintia Hills): This peaceful lake has a tragic legend tied to it. Some locals believe it’s haunted, claiming to have seen ghostly figures and heard odd sounds after dark.

Thadlaskein Lake (Jaintia Hills): This peaceful lake has a tragic legend tied to it. Some locals believe it’s haunted, claiming to have seen ghostly figures and heard odd sounds after dark.

Mawmluh Cave (Cherrapunji): One of India’s longest caves, Mawmluh, is a dark maze of rock formations and narrow paths. Its deep silence and winding tunnels create a spooky, adventurous experience.

Mawmluh Cave (Cherrapunji): One of India’s longest caves, Mawmluh, is a dark maze of rock formations and narrow paths. Its deep silence and winding tunnels create a spooky, adventurous experience.

Kongthong – The Whistling Village: In this quiet village, every person has a unique whistled tune instead of a name. The tradition is ancient and full of meaning, and its origins remain a fascinating mystery.

Kongthong – The Whistling Village: In this quiet village, every person has a unique whistled tune instead of a name. The tradition is ancient and full of meaning, and its origins remain a fascinating mystery.

Laitlum Canyons: Famous for dramatic views and deep gorges, this place often gets covered in mist. The isolation and occasional strange sounds at night add to its mystical vibe.

Laitlum Canyons: Famous for dramatic views and deep gorges, this place often gets covered in mist. The isolation and occasional strange sounds at night add to its mystical vibe.

Jakrem Hot Springs (Khasi Hills): Known for natural hot water springs with healing powers, Jakrem is also linked to ghostly sightings and flickering lights at night, blending wellness with mystery.

Jakrem Hot Springs (Khasi Hills): Known for natural hot water springs with healing powers, Jakrem is also linked to ghostly sightings and flickering lights at night, blending wellness with mystery.

Mawsawdong Falls (Sohra): This hidden three-tiered waterfall flows into a calm pool, surrounded by forest. Its peaceful, offbeat setting makes it feel like a secret place lost in time.

Mawsawdong Falls (Sohra): This hidden three-tiered waterfall flows into a calm pool, surrounded by forest. Its peaceful, offbeat setting makes it feel like a secret place lost in time.

Nartiang Monoliths (Jaintia Hills) These towering stone slabs, some over 8 meters high, were placed centuries ago by Jaintia kings. Their purpose is still debated, and their quiet, ancient presence adds to their mystique.

Nartiang Monoliths (Jaintia Hills) These towering stone slabs, some over 8 meters high, were placed centuries ago by Jaintia kings. Their purpose is still debated, and their quiet, ancient presence adds to their mystique.

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