Nongjrong: A Village Above the Clouds | Meghalaya’s Hidden Heaven | Laitlum, Cherrapunji, Shillong

Nong Jrong, a place where the ground seems to rise above the clouds. A quiet, beautiful world in the northern part of India. This is Mekhal, which means the house of clouds. A place where clouds walk beside you. This is the place in all of India that receives the highest rainfall, so everywhere you go, you'll see waterfalls, lush greenery, and beautiful clouds. It's not just a destination; it's where nature speaks to you. Raw, untouched, magical. This is Meghalaya. We are currently in Mekhala, having come from Gwati, and we are heading towards Nong Jarong. It's a very charming little village inside Mekhale, and you can see the path—it's extremely beautiful. If you talk about the history of Umiam Lake, you won't believe it — it's a man-made lake, constructed in the early 1960s, and the purpose behind building this lake was to provide hydroelectric power supply to this particular region. We've already crossed Silanko's cross, and just as we've crossed Silanko's cross, my friend, after that, you'll see the entire landscape of Lash Girin, as if viewed through these medos, and along the way, there have been several challenges, just like when the rain started coming. Sometimes we had to wear raincoats and the like. But everything is worth it at Agra. At the end, you'll be left with a view like this This is it. Light Loom which is beautiful as well as It becomes clear when the light shines. Scenery cannot be seen through a mirror. They also go to Maesus. Actually, there isn't much to do here. But perhaps this is precisely the true essence of this place. Cold air Deep silence And a peace Riding a bike in Mikhale It is no less than any therapy. Where on other places people They rush to reach the destination quickly. The roads here are so... It is unfortunate that The couplet of the destination also recites. And then it becomes clear The real fun It's not just about the destination. Rather, it also happens on those paths. That which takes them there So we were heading toward the Padam Waterfalls. And this is the stream we were crossing. So on the roads, we saw So we asked people. So it turned out there's a fishing competition going on here. The competition lasts all day. And finally, the one who is the victor The one who catches the most fish is the best. That competition is really exciting. And he receives it Some money in the prize And the one they captured in Mashaal is her. Then we leave from there. Towards Padam Falls The weather starts to turn a bit bad on the way. But the roads here Serially Next level beautiful A new one at every mode So many villagers After crossing We reach that place. The trail to Padam Waterfalls It starts This trail is not long. It's just a 20-25 minute trail. And in this track, you Crossing the green sorrow with ease Then a small jingle crosses over And then you arrive there To this beautiful waterfall whose name is Padma Waterfalls After Padum Waterfalls We're leaving. For Nong Jargon The rain becomes so heavy on the way. That ride now becomes a proper challenge. Where just a little while ago It was fun. Now the rain begins to seep into the depths of Rengot. Reach to reach, reach to reach Night falls. We quickly book a homestay. And the cold feels so intense. within a short while They sit down near the fire. And now it's just waiting for Suba. Sunrais's Well, I'll go to the boat myself Mashoor is famous for Sanrais. But this monsoon season We did not get to see that view. But the one that came He was probably even more special to her. This village seems like As if the clouds had enveloped it within themselves Sometimes the clouds brush against you Pass by, and sometimes such a thing It seems like you're someone else entirely These clouds were also special. As you pass by That was your car. These are specially made for you. And you are specially meant for this And the people here That cleanliness They don't follow like a rule. Follow it like a culture Being such a small and remote village Even after that, the people here For cleanliness and nature The heart becomes happy upon seeing love. Here, children are raised from childhood itself Cleanliness is taught as a subject And inside this village, everything is eco-friendly. From here to the dustbin Benches here And moreover, the fence outside the house It is also made here from bamboo. Everything is so much simpler and more thoughtful. Mekhale And truly, in my life I have never seen such beautiful landscapes before. Here we met new people Danced with them as well I also tried to understand their culture. And the best part of this trip I have seen Mekhale in his best form. during the monsoon