Khongjom Day valiant sons of Manipur

Khongjom Day. In memory of the sacrifices made by the valiant sons of Manipur. 

In memory of their bravery and courage. April 23 is celebrated as the "Khongjom Day", marking the occasion of the battle of Khongjom. On 23 April 1891, British scouts encountered 400 Manipuri soldiers in Khongjom. 350 infantrymen, 44 cavalry and 2 guns mounted an assault on the remainder of the Kangleipak army. Hand-to-hand fighting ensued, 2 British soldiers were killed and 11 were severely injured, while the Manipuri lost over 128 men.

Traditional dance Shad Suk Mynsiem

Shad Suk Mynsiem also known as Weiking Dance is a rich traditional dance of the Khasis that happens annually during the month of April. 

literally hill people Meghalaya

The Garos are indigenous people in Meghalaya, India and neighboring areas of Bangladesh, who call themselves A·chik Mande (literally "hill people"). 

They are the second-largest tribe in Meghalaya after the Khasi and comprise about a third of the local population. The Garos are one of the few remaining matrilineal societies in the world.

The Garo language belongs to the Bodo–Garo branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family. The language was not traditionally written down; meaning, customs, traditions, and beliefs were handed down orally. It is also believed that the written language was lost in its transit to the present Garo Hills.

The Garo language has a few different dialects.

The unique Naga motif and patterns

A naga woman is seen weaving mekhla(traditional method) outside her residence in Kohima.

 Naga women are renowned for being excellent weavers and the unique Naga motif and patterns are a rave in the national and international market and fashion circuit. 

However, many women fear that the aged-old practice of traditional weaving may soon become a lost art with not much importance being given to preserve the dying art.

Mawbynna is the generic Khasi word

"Mawbynna" is the generic Khasi word for the many different types of monoliths erected by the Khasi or Hynniewtrep people of Meghalaya, which are the most visible of the stone monuments of the Ri Hynniewtrep area. 

These monoliths, "mawbynna" vary in size from less than a meter high to perhaps 7 to 8 meters in some cases, and can be found either in linear groups or singly.

 The horizontal table stones are considered female while the upright ones male.

Mawlyngbna is a keeper of many secrets and a birthplace

Mawlyngbna Traveller’s Nest sits atop a hill, nestled away into the Protected Community Forest. 

Mawlyngbna is a keeper of many secrets and a birthplace of legends lodged in its protected forest, plateaus, caves, rivers and streams.

The tomb of a great Mughal general Mir Jumlah lies at Monabari

The tomb of a great Mughal general Mir Jumlah lies at 'Monabari' in the South West Garo Hills District, near Assam-Meghalaya border. 

Mir Jumlah was instrumental in the Mughal expedition to the East/ North East during Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb' rule.

Mir Jumlah's Tomb is about 345 kilometers away from state capital, Shillong and is about 20 kilometers away from district headquarters, Ampati.

Temi Tea Garden in the state of Sikkim India

Temi Tea Garden is the only tea estate existing in the state of Sikkim, India.It was Established in 1960s by the Sikkim government under the last King, Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal with an estimated area of 435 acres. It employees a total number of 406 wokers and 43 staff members. It produces about 100 MT tea annually.The garden is just 18 km from Ravangla and can be visited on a day tour from Ravangla.

The trees - in Pink Colour is called "Mayum" in Local language. Feel the Mayum bloosom in Temi Tea Garden.

The oldest churches of Shillong

All Saints Cathedral is one of the oldest churches of Shillong, which was originally built on Kacheri road but was completely damaged in the year 1897 after an earthquake. Later, a new church was constructed in 1902.

Boasting of a colonial-style architecture, this church has a wooden structure and is located opposite to the State Central Library. Lady Hydari Park, the State Museum, Butterfly Museum and Crinoline Falls are the nearby attractions. 

Byrdaw Falls Pomshutia village, in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.

Byrdaw Falls is located at Pomshutia village, in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.

Byrdaw Falls is about 70 kilometers away from state capital, Shillong on the way to Dawki.

Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church was first set up in Lower Cherrapunjee at Nongsawlia, in the year 1848 and it was reconstructed after the earthquake in 1898. It was the first Christian church in the north east India. Khasis the natives of Sohra got so much influenced by Welsh culture that there dressing style and even the hymns sung in the churches have Welsh tune. The church looks grand due to its magnificent structure with a beautiful bell tower.

Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church is about 55 kilometers away from state capital, Shillong.