Meghalaya Tour - Travel Destinations
For a romantic retreat and to spend some time far away from the madding crowd, Shillong is the best place to be. It is because of the breathtaking scenic beauty of the place that it is often referred to as the Scotland of the East. It is situated in the north eastern state of Meghalaya. Positioned close to the world’s wettest place Cherrapunji, Shillong is resided by local tribes like Khasi, Jaintia and Garo. Also known as the abode of clouds, Shillong is a pollution free city, where you can breathe in fresh and clean air.
Bordered by forested hills, Shillong in Meghalaya experiences a pleasant climatic condition. It is because of the climate that thousand of tourists from all over the world throng to this place. While the summers are pleasant, the winters are freezing cold. The temperature may fall down to 4° C. The ideal time to visit Shillong is between October-November and March-April.
With numerous waterfalls, pine trees and forested mountains, Shillong is an ideal tourist destination. You can find several museums and churches, which are worth visiting by the travelers. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the nature and explore varied features of Shillong. You can visit various places of interest during your trip to Shillong, which include Gunner’s Falls, Sweet Falls, Crinoline Falls, Beadon Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Elephant Falls, Dumpeep Peak, Shillong Peak, Sohpetbneng Peak, Dingei Hill, Ward Lake, Umiam or Barapani Lake, Botanical Garden, All Saints Church, State Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christian, Lady Hydari Park, Grotto Church and Cherrapunjee (Sohra).
Shillong the capital of Meghalaya, set amidst a picturesque landscape of pine covered hills, rapid streams and captivating water falls provides a perfect getaway from the heat. Within the city are a number of places to visit, which include Ward's Lake, Lady hydari Park, Sweet Falls, Elephant Falls and the Shillong 18 Hole Golf Course, which is one of the oldest in the Country. Other tourist sites around the city are the Crinoline swimming pool, Mattilang Park, Airforce Museum, Upper Shillong, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, the Butterfly Museum and Jaya Kalra's Art Gallery.
Besides offering panoramic view of Bangladesh the places to visit in Cherrapunjee are Nohsngithiang Falls(Mawsmai Falls), Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park, Eco Park, Khoh Ramhah, Green Rock Ranch, Sa-l-Mika Park and Kynrem falls.
Other Excursions ( From Shillong)
Mawphlang Sacred Groves - 24 Kms
Elephan Falls - 9 Kms
Shillong View Point - 10 Kms
Smit (Cultural Seat of the Khasi) - 11 Kms
Cherrapunjee (The Wettest Place on the planet) - 54 Kms
Don Bosco Centre for the Indigenous Cultures (Museum, Mawlai, Shillong),
Nartiang Thadlaskein Lake & Syntuksiar, Jaintia Hills - 60 Kms
Mawsynram - Cave known for the giant stalagmite and stalactite formation in the shape of Shivalinga - 56 Kms
Jakrem - Hot spring of sulphur water believed to have natural medicinal properties - 64 Kms.
How to reach:
Getting to Shillong will not be a problem. This city is connected by all modes of transport. The nearest airport to Shillong is the Guwahati Airport. The airport links this city to other part of the country. Guwahati is the nearest railway station, where you can get down to reach Shillong.
UMROI Airport : 35 Kms. Direct flight from Kolkata by Alliance Air operated by Indian Airlines on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday.
LGB Airport, Guwahati : 128 Kms. Daily Flights.
Rail head : Guwahati nearest railway station 103 Kms.
Helicopter Services : Helicopter is available from Guwahati to Tura on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. From Shillong to Guwahati and vice versa daily service available except Sundays.
Elephan Falls - 9 Kms
Shillong View Point - 10 Kms
Smit (Cultural Seat of the Khasi) - 11 Kms
Cherrapunjee (The Wettest Place on the planet) - 54 Kms
Don Bosco Centre for the Indigenous Cultures (Museum, Mawlai, Shillong),
Nartiang Thadlaskein Lake & Syntuksiar, Jaintia Hills - 60 Kms
Mawsynram - Cave known for the giant stalagmite and stalactite formation in the shape of Shivalinga - 56 Kms
Jakrem - Hot spring of sulphur water believed to have natural medicinal properties - 64 Kms.
How to reach:
Getting to Shillong will not be a problem. This city is connected by all modes of transport. The nearest airport to Shillong is the Guwahati Airport. The airport links this city to other part of the country. Guwahati is the nearest railway station, where you can get down to reach Shillong.
UMROI Airport : 35 Kms. Direct flight from Kolkata by Alliance Air operated by Indian Airlines on Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday.
LGB Airport, Guwahati : 128 Kms. Daily Flights.
Rail head : Guwahati nearest railway station 103 Kms.
Helicopter Services : Helicopter is available from Guwahati to Tura on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. From Shillong to Guwahati and vice versa daily service available except Sundays.
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