crested butte to aspen Carved out of Assam in 1972, hilly Meghalaya (Abode of Clouds) is a cool, pine-fresh contrast to the

Carved out of Assam in 1972, hilly Meghalaya (Abode of Clouds) is a cool, pine-fresh contrast to the sweaty Assam plains. Set on dramatic horseshoes of rocky cliff above the Bengal plains, Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram are statistically the wettest places on earth. Most of the rain falls between April and September, creating very impressive waterfalls and carving out some of Asia s longest caves.

Tawang town is a transport hub and service centre for the valley s villages; its setting is more beautiful than the town itself. crested butte to aspen Nonetheless, colourful prayer crested butte to aspen wheels add interest to the central old market area. These are turned by apple-cheeked Monpa pilgrims, many of whom sport traditional black yak- wool gurdam (skullcaps that look like giant Rastafarian spiders). In the market area is M/S Cyber (per hr 30; h9am-6pm), which has internet crested butte to aspen sometimes. There s an SBI Bank with an ATM just past the market on the road to the monastery.

10pm) Best of several closely grouped options. Tripura Tourism (%2225930; www.tripura tourism.in; Swet Mahal, Palace crested butte to aspen Complex; crested butte to aspen h10am-5pm Mon-Sat, crested butte to aspen 3-5pm Sun) Helpful and enthusiastic crested butte to aspen with many great-value tours.

David s Kitchen MULTICUISINE $$ (%2305736; Zarkawt; mains 80-140; h10am9.30pm Mon-Sat, noon-9.30pm Sun) David s fine Mizo, Thai, Indian, Chinese and continental food, mocktails, friendly crested butte to aspen staff and pleasant decor will please everyone. The views aren t half bad either.