Meghalaya
Meghalaya is one of the country’s newest
states with its capital at Shillong. For long
a summer retreat of the British, the beautifully
kept golf course and several English country
cottages testify to another influence besides
the local one. Beautiful lakes and falls, hillside
cottages, a large university, and the popular
Bara Bazar are quaint aspects of this town.
Shillong
The place, the people and the climate all
combine to create an atmosphere to make Shillong
an ideal holiday resort throughout the year.
Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is
only 56 kms away from Shillong.
Altitude: 1496 mts.
Temperature (°C):
Summer - Max 23.3, Min 15
Winter - Max 15.6, Min 3.9
Season: Throughout the year
How to get there
Air: Nearest airport Borjhar (Guwahati),
129 kms from Shillong, is connected with Calcutta.
Umroi Airport, 31 km from Shillong, is also
connected by Vayudoot with Calcutta.
Rail: Nearest Railhead is Guwahati (103 kms).
Road: By road Shillong to Calcutta-1184 kms,
Darjeeling-690 kms, Gangtok-692 km, Guwahati-103
km, Kaziranga-294 km, Aizwal-430 km, Siliguri-578
kms, Manas-273 kms, Agartala-499 kms, Kohima-469
kms, Itanagar-481 kms etc.
Local Transport: Taxis are available on negotiable
rate according to distance.
Places of interest
Ward Lake- 1 km
Botanical Garden & Museum- 2 kms
Meghalaya State Museum-1 km
Lady Hydari Park & Mini Zoo- 2 kms
Crinoline Falls & Swimming Pool- 2.5 kms
Wei Tdem (Sweet Falls)- 12 kms
Shillong Peak- 10 kms
Elephanta Falls- 12 kms
Arunachal Pradesh Museum- 3.5 kms
Iewduh Bara Bazar- 1 km
Butterfly Museum- 1 km
Bishop & Beadon Falls- 4 kms
Shillong Golf Course- 6 kms
Polo Grounds- 5 kms
Umian Lake- 16 kms
Excursions
Cherrapunjee - 56 kms
Dwaki - 86 kms.
Festivals
Shad Sukmynsiem means dance with joyful heart.
It is a thanks giving dance, held in shillong
in the month of April every year.
Entry Formalities
Foreign Tourist does not need Restricted
Area Permit to visit Assam, eghalaya and Tripura.
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