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Meghalaya Motorcycle Explorer.
India's Scotland on two wheels — winding Khasi Hills roads, waterfalls around every bend, crystal rivers, and the wettest place on Earth.
Meghalaya Motorcycle Explorer
India's Scotland on two wheels — winding Khasi Hills roads, waterfalls around every bend, crystal rivers, and the wettest place on Earth.
Highlights
Logistics
Rent in Guwahati or Shillong. Roads excellent (NH6 to Shillong). No permits needed. Fuel available in all towns. Rainy season (Jun-Sep) = suicidal for bikers — AVOID.
Day by Day
NH6. Umiam Lake stop.
All waterfalls route. Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters.
Winding descent to Bangladesh border.
River camping day.
Sacred Forest stop.
Return. Circuit complete.
Route Map
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