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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.
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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
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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. |
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Rail:
Nearest Railhead is Guwahati (103 kms). |
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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. |
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Local
Transport : Taxis are available on
negotiable rate according to distance. |
Places of interest
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Ward Lake- 1 km
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Botanical Garden &
Museum- 2 kms
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Meghalaya State
Museum-1 km
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Lady Hydari Park &
Mini Zoo- 2 kms
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Crinoline Falls &
Swimming Pool- 2.5 kms
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Wei Tdem (Sweet
Falls)- 12 kms
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Shillong Peak- 10
kms
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Elephanta Falls- 12
kms
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Arunachal Pradesh
Museum- 3.5 kms
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Iewduh Bara Bazar- 1
km
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Butterfly Museum- 1
km
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Bishop & Beadon
Falls- 4 kms
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Shillong Golf
Course- 6 kms
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Polo Grounds- 5 kms
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Umian Lake- 16 kms
Excursions
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Cherrapunjee - 56
kms
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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. |