Markham Valley & Mawphanlur , Meghalaya, India

Markham Valley is a stunning, offbeat destination in the Eastern West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India. Often called the "Mini Dzukou", it is located about 58 km (a 2.5 to 3-hour drive) from Shillong and is famous for its rolling green meadows, floating mist, and morning "sea of clouds". Mawphanlur is a tranquil, offbeat village in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills, located about 70–90 km from Shillong. Known as the "village of seven lakes," it features rolling green meadows and mirror-still ponds at an elevation of 1,840 m. It is an ideal spot for solitude, kayaking, and hiking.