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| Shillong Tour Information |
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Location:
4, 908 feet above the sea level, North-East India.Nearest Airport / Railway Station:
The nearest airport is located at Umroi; nearest railhead is located at a 3 and a ½ hour drive in Guwahati, Assam. Highlights:
Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Wards Lake, Hydari Park, Umiam Lake, Zoo, Spread Eagle Falls, Glen Eagle Golf Course.
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| Best Time to Visit: |
.jpg) Autumn and Summer (September to May).
Inhale fragrant pine scents as you trek through winding mountain trails; pick wild forget-me-nots, dahlias and roses as you experience Shillong - a westernized hill station that happens to be the capital city of Meghalaya.
Set at an altitude of 4, 908 feet above the sea level, angelic green Shillong got its name from the local tribal deity Leishyllong, who supposedly resides on the Shillong Peak - the highest point in Shillong, located at a height of 1, 965 meters above the sea level. According to popular legend Leishyllong sits at the highest point of this dense green Eastern Himalayan paradise and guards the sun washed city below from ill luck and unwanted invaders. Enjoy bustling city life amidst exotic natural greens. Dotted with some of the most elite missionary schools in the country, Shillong exhibits an interesting cultural fusion. See children attired in smart grey - red uniforms, watch local women flaunting their colorful headgears and vibrant wraps tied fashionably over their shoulders and observe tribal peddlers selling spiced betel leaves, betel nuts etc., while busily chewing some on their own. .jpg) Mingle with local tribals (Khasi's) and find out their enchanting hill secrets while you find your way around this exotic North East India hill station with motorable roads and state-of-the-art offices of the Geological Survey of India, Headquarters of the Indian Air Force Eastern Air Command, Headquarters of the Assam Rifles and the North Eastern Hill Council. Besides the local Khasi Population, there is a considerable Bengali, Nepali, Marwari and Assamese community presence in picture pretty Shillong.
Feel captivated at whitewashed Church spires peeping through dense pine and orange trees while you stop by at a local stall to gorge on mouthwatering steamed momos that seem to have a magical effect on your taste buds. Experience mystic green mountain glory that gives you the distinct feeling of having been set in the midst of the breathtaking Scottish Highlands in England on a Shillong tour.
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| History of Ladakh: |
| Shillong owes its birth to initiatives taken by the then ruling colonial government in India. Two massive plots in the verdant Khasi Hills (an inseparable part of the exotic Eastern Himalayas) were secured from the local ruling tribes of Mylliem through coercive political manipulation and this area saw the emergence of an enchanting hill station - Shillong.
Over the years Shillong began to expand beyond the 'British defined' Shillong boundaries as Indians and Europeans bought land and constructed enchanting hill homes that are nothing but a visual delight.
You'll feel the distinct English charm as you walk through mountain roads and negotiate tortuous hill tracts. Be charmed at the typical English bungalows with colorful sloping tiles, varnished wood floors and picture pretty chimneys, poised stately on bamboo stilts.
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| Places to see in Shillong: |
.jpg) Enjoy a boat ride on the famous Ward's Lake or just relax on the serene green Lake banks. Walk along well kept garden paths or stroll up the fabulous wooden bridge that connects the banks of the Ward's Lake. Throw roasted gram seeds into the water and be charmed at the sudden activity in the still waters below as huge silver fishes scramble in a mad rush to get a gram seed or two.
Drive up to the entrancing Shillong Peak and suddenly find yourself enveloped by snow-white clouds as you gaze at the mesmerizing panorama of the Shillong City below. Also tour the Sweet Falls, Butterfly Museum and the Khasi State Museum. Drive to the scenic Umiam Lake located at a 16-kilometer drive from the Shillong city and set foot on paradise. Enjoy a boat ride on the glittering waters of this exotic lake locally referred to as the Barapani Lake.
Find time to drive to Sohra or Cherrapunjee or Cherra, located at a height of 1313 meters above the sea level. See breathtaking mountain gorges, fascinating living root bridges and the famous Nohkalikai Waterfalls on a Cherrapunjee tour.
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| Things to do in Shillong: |
| Shopping enthusiasts must pay a visit to the happening Police Bazaar in Shillong that dominates the city center. Modern malls, ethnic crafts shops and plush eateries offer you a delightful experience. Visit the Laitumukharah Market for good fish, fresh vegetables and Chinese food outlets serving heavenly Chinese delicacies.
The Bara Bazar in Shillong offers you a unique ethnic experience. Buy garden fresh vegetables, healthy poultry and fresh River fish as you tour the fascinating Bara Bazar agog with locals bargaining, haggling, buying and selling. Given an opportunity you must visit the Iewduh (the weekly Khasi bazaar). Shop for bamboo crafts, traditional hand-woven Khasi shawls, fresh forest honey and forest fruits.
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| Places to Stay: |
Hotel Polo Towers - 3 Star
Hotel Alpine Continental- 3 Star
Hotel Pegasus Crown- 3 Star
Pinewood Hotel - Deluxe Hotel
Tourist Information Centers
Directorate of Tourism, Nokrek Building, Shillong
State Bank of India, Kacheri Road, Shillong
Meghalaya Tourist Information Office, Police Bazaar, Shillong
Meghalaya Tourism Office, New Delhi
You're welcome to log on to the website: www.meghalayatourism.com to find out more on Shillong tour packages, tour plans and options.
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