By dipu21jaiswal on Skatehive
Welcomed by the Clouds Ever dreamed of a place where the clouds come down to greet you? Welcome to Meghalaya — literally "the abode of clouds." Tucked away in India’s lush northeast, this dreamy state is home to Mawsynram and Cherrapunji (a.k.a. Sohra), the rainiest places on Earth. We’re talking about rain that puts entire cities to shame — 37 feet in a year! That’s more than many places get in a decade. Misty Roads and Magical Detours It's like driving through a fairy tale here. The mist is so heavy, sometimes you can't even see five feet in front of you — ideal for a little bit of mistaken adventure. You make a wrong turn and before you know it, you're in a whole different world. Culture That Breaks the Mold Did you know Meghalaya was not a state until 1972? It consists of three lively communities: the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia. What's really awesome? The Khasi tribe practices a matrilineal system — that is, family names and property are inherited through the women. Husbands relocate