By Jasreet Kaur19, Sep 2024 01:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Weird Facts
Meghalaya is full of surprises, from living root bridges to a whistling village. Tap to read weird facts that might just shock you!
Living Root Bridges
In Meghalaya, locals grow living bridges from the roots of rubber trees, creating natural, long-lasting structures over rivers and streams.
World’s Wettest Place
Mawsynram, a village in Meghalaya, holds the record for the highest annual rainfall, averaging over 467 inches of rain per year.
Matriarchal Society
Meghalaya's Khasi tribe follows a matrilineal system where property and family names are passed down through the female line.
Whistling Village
In the village of Kongthong, residents communicate through unique whistling tunes, with each individual having their own personalised melody.
Mysterious Caves
Meghalaya is home to some of India's longest and deepest cave systems, many of which are still unexplored and rich in geological wonders.
Floating Clouds Festival
Meghalaya hosts a cloud-based festival called Nohkalikai, where locals celebrate and observe the dense, low-hanging clouds that engulf the region’s hills.