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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Area :

Altitude : 1496 mts.

Climate (deg C) : Summer - Max 23.3, Min 15 ; Winter - Max 15.6, Min 3.9.

Clothings :

Languages spoken :

Season : Throughout the year.

TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

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, Meghalaya and Tripura.