When you come to Meghalaya during a vacation and visit some ancient spots or monuments during your sightseeing trip, you may not be able to fully appreciate the worth of a particular spot or place until you know the history and story behind that place. This is where professional tourist guides can help you to a great extent. Currently, there are around 15 tourist guides in Meghalaya and they are approved by the state's tourism department. These guides take you through to the various scenic and must-see spots in the state and explain you the entire details about the history and importance of that spot, for a reasonable sum of money.