Temperature: Max. 21.2° C, Min. 10.4° C
Ideal Duration: 3 Days
Open Time: Throughout the year
Best Time: 1st October - 30th June
Nearest Airport: Umroi Airport Shillong
Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati
How to reach- "Reach Shillong by Bus or Taxi from Guwahati Airport or Railway station. For sightseeing in Shillong, it is better to book a taxi and move around."
Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya state, is also known as Scotland of East and is a very clean and scenic place in the Northeastern part of India, well known for its stunning sights and traditions.
Its soothing climate makes it comfortable to visit in all seasons. Shillong is home to many waterfalls, including Elephant falls, sweet falls, crinoline falls, and much more.
The place is also famous for its museums, crystal clear lakes, beautiful golf courses, mountain peaks, and the zoo, these places are the main reason why people visit Shillong.
Shillong is known as the gateway of the great Meghalaya's, famous for its heavy rainfalls, huge waterfalls, and picturesque landscapes.
It is also said to be the birthplace of Musicians because many famous musicians have hailed from this place. Most of the culture of Shillong is very Westernized and gives a very young feeling to its visitors. Due to the inhabitant's great passion for music, hosting concerts which features a number of western artists, Shillong is also called India's Rock capital.
Cherrapunji, the highest rainfall place is also very near to Shillong.
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