Tyrshi Falls, Meghalaya

Tyrshi Falls, Meghalaya

Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India There are countless small and large waterfalls in Meghalaya. Some stunning beyond description and impossible to miss, except…


A waterfall in Lumwahnai, Meghalaya

A waterfall in Lumwahnai, Meghalaya

There are so many waterfalls in Meghalaya that I wondered if mega refers to numbers of rapids and waterfalls. Only the largest and most accessible waterfalls…


Kynrem falls, Meghalaya

Kynrem falls, Meghalaya

One might think it is a bad idea visiting the wettest place on earth during the monsoon, but this is the time when all the hidden waterfalls reveal themselves…


Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry "buttons". This specimen grew…


Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)

Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)

Native range of reed-stemmed orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) is Trinidad to Bolivia.


Gran Sabana flower 008

Gran Sabana flower 008

A shrub I found close to the Kaimoran Lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Microlicia benthamiana

Microlicia benthamiana

Native range of microlicia benthamiana is the Guyana Shield.


False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)

False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)

I found this false meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata) growing in a small brook close by Kamoiran lodge. Native range is Tropical South America.


Kielmeyera sp

Kielmeyera sp

This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)

Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)

This tiny flower was growing close to the river (it's under water in the rainy season) behind Kamoiran lodge.