Meghalaya Tourism

Shillong (Meghalaya), May 29: Meghalaya is turning local families into the backbone of its tourism economy, using homestays to meet surging visitor demand and keep earnings in rural communities.   Shillong topped Skyscanner’s 2025 list as India’s most-searched...

New Delhi, May 9: The two-day national prelude of the Shillong Literary Festival 2026 concluded today at Bikaner House, bringing together authors, filmmakers, policymakers, and cultural voices to celebrate Meghalaya’s literary and creative spirit ahead of the main...

New Delhi, May 8 : The Shillong Literary Festival 2026 kicked off its national run Friday with a high-profile New Delhi Prelude at Bikaner House, drawing writers, filmmakers, journalists and policymakers to set the stage for the main...

Umiam (Meghalaya), May 6: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said Meghalaya’s tourism push will work only when “every stakeholder plays their part,” calling the sector a full ecosystem that cannot run on government or individual effort...

Shillong, (Meghalaya), April 20: The state government has pulled Lumpongdeng Island out of the Taj Resort and Spa project at Umiam after pushback from Ri-Bhoi groups, redrawing the boundaries of the 5-star luxury resort deal signed two months...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 15: Tourism Director Smt. B.L. Pakyntein on Wednesday affirmed that no permanent construction would occur at Lumpongdeng and renewed an offer of dialogue with the Green Tech Foundation, even as a hunger strike and a...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 11 : The state is indeed making significant strides in tourism development, focusing on eco-tourism, infrastructure, and community engagement. The state government has allocated ₹4,000 crore for tourism, covering over 50 accommodation units, six iconic...

Shillong(Meghalaya) , April 10: The Tourism Department has clarified that no permanent construction will be undertaken on Lumpondeng Island as part of the proposed Taj Umiam Resort & Spa development. The resort will be constructed on the existing...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 1: The state successfully hosted the 1st Indian Sailing League (ISL) at Umiam, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship. The five-day event featured 182 participants, including 58 international sailors, and saw Bhopal Tritons emerge as the...