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High Season : Mar - June

15 - 25℃

Low Season : Oct - Feb

2 - 16℃

Nearest Airport -SHL

Umroi Airport

Nearest Train Stations -GHY

Guwahati Railway Station

History

During the British rule, Shillong was the capital of the integrated state of Assam, and later until the independent Meghalaya state was established. David Scott, a British officer of the East India Company, is an agent of the Governor of the Northeast Frontier. During the First Anglo-Burmese War, the British authorities believed that a road connecting Sylhet and Assam was needed. This route will pass through the hills of Kasi and Jaintia. Since the British used it as a civilian station on Khasi and Jaintia hills in 1864, Shillong has been growing steadily. In 1874, when the Chief Commissioner was established in Assam, it was chosen as the seat of the new government because of its convenient location between the Yarlung Tsangpo River and the Sulma Valley, and because of the climate of Shillong is much cooler than the of the tropics. Shillong served as the capital to Undivided Assam. Later It became the capital of Meghalaya.

Facts & Culture

Shillong tourism not only involves natural beauty and modern facilities, but also fascinating local culture and a vibrant heritage that fascinates tourists. On normal days, take a walk in Shillong Town and enjoy the sight of people visiting churches, tasting local food in cafes and street stalls, and local artists playing music in the market. It is common for young people to concentrate on live football matches. As a popular tourist destination, the demand for tourism in Shillong has increased in recent years, thanks to popular tourist attractions in Shillong and its surrounding areas, such as Umiam Lake, Lady Haidari Park, Elephant Waterfall, Shillong Peak, Butterfly Museum, Lake Woz, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Mawlynnong, etc. In addition, Shillong Tourism also offers many adventure activities, including canyon rafting, cave exploration, hiking, and mountain biking, making the Shillong holiday more attractive. People can travel to Shillong by plane, road, or train. Guwahati Airport is the closest airport to Shillong, about 120 kilometers from the center of Shillong. The Don Bosco Museum gives you a deep understanding of the fascinating indigenous culture of Shillong. One of the most famous attractions in Shillong, history connoisseurs, and art lovers will be particularly pleased. The building complex has 17 art galleries, containing handicrafts, handicrafts, clothing, decorations, and weapons used by various Northeast Indian tribes. Police Bazar is a vibrant market that blends modernity with the Middle Ages. Filled with shops, hotels, and restaurants, there is a lot of fun, costumes, and food waiting for you to discover.

Places to See

Elephant Falls

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The Elephant Falls, located near to Shillong in the north-east of India, are one of the most popular waterfalls in the region. There are three levels of the falls accessible to the general public, mak

1000-1800
Upper Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya 793009
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Umiam Lake

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Umiam Lake is one of the biggest artificial lakes in Meghalaya that is situated about 15 km from Shillong. It is more easily recognised as Bara Pani, and covers an area of about 220 sq km. The surroun

0900-1700
Umiam, Meghalaya 793103
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Laitlum Canyons

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One of the most amazing and picturesque tourist destinations, perched atop the East Khasi Hills of Shillong is The Laitlum Canyons, which in literal sense means “The End of Hills” or “The End of

24 Hours
East Khasi Hills, Shillong
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Shillong Peak & View Point

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At the height of 6449 ft or 1965 m above sea level, Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls as well as

0900-1530
Upper Shillong Forest
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Don Bosco Museum

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The Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Cultures in Shillong is a well-known museum located inside the grounds of the Sacred Heart Church, around three kilometres from Shillong Bus Stand. As the Don Bosco

0900-1730 in Summer & 0900-1630 in Winter
Mawlai Phudmuri, Mawlai Mawdatbaki, Shillong, Meghalaya 793008
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Cathedral Mary Help Of Christians

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This church is the primary place of worship for Catholics in Shillong. It is one of the oldest churches in the archdiocese and in all of Northeast India. The church was built over 50 years ago and inv

0700-1830
Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Air Force Museum

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The Air Force Museum is located in Upper Shillong, Meghalaya, 13 km from Shillong Bus Terminal. Located near Elephant Falls, it is one of Meghalaya's most popular museums and one of Shillong's most p

0900-1700
7th Mile, HQ, EAC, Shillong, Meghalaya 793005
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Rhino Heritage Museum

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At a distance of 3 km from Shillong Bus Stand, Rhino Heritage Museum is a war museum situated near Military Hospital in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is one of the museums in Shillong and among the best tou

0900-1300 & 1500-1700
Zigzag Rd, Lewduh, Bara Bazar, Shillong, Meghalaya 793004
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

State Museum, Shillong

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At a distance of 2 km from Shillong Bus Stand, Meghalaya State Museum is a well preserved museum located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Situated in the State Central Library complex, it is one of the most po

1000-1600
Secretariat Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

All Saints Church

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All Saints Church is one of the oldest churches in Shillong constructed during the British Rule in India. The English loved the greenery, waterfalls, hills, and forests of Shillong and compared it to

0830-1730
IGP Point, Near Barik Point, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Bishop Falls

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Known to be the 22nd most noteworthy cascade in India, Bishop Falls is a three-layered cascade that has a tallness of 443 feet. Another cascade named Beadon falls down alongside it and both of these f

1000-1700
Shillong, Meghalaya 793002
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

The Grand Madina Masjid

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India’s only glass mosque, The Grand Madina Masjid in Shillong is an architectural marvel to behold. It is also the largest mosque in northeast India. When you are in Shillong, you must witness the