::: MEGHALAYA TOURISM :::

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).