Shillong

Location: Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Visit Time: Just after the monsoons and before the winter, October to November is the best and ideal time to visit the city. At this time, the temperature varies from 22 °C to 10 °C. So, a few woolens and jackets will keep you warm on cold nights. Carrying an umbrella while visiting Shillong is always a good idea due to the whimsical rains.

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Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and the capital of the state of Meghalaya. ‘Shillong’ means ‘The Abode of Clouds’. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and the 330th most populous city in India. It is the only hill station in the country that is accessible from all sides. The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity, and is situated at an altitude of 1,491 m above sea level. The presence of many well-reputed educational institutions, many of them established by various missionary groups make Shillong the hub of education for the entire northeast.

Places By City

Ward’s Lake

Shillong

4.5

Umiam Lake

Shillong

4.5

Shillong View Point, Laitkor Peak

Shillong

4.4

This park is built in the form of a Japanese-style garden. The vibes get stronger when you see the round-shaped hedges, and willow trees with leaves touch the ground

Lady Hydari Park

Shillong

4.1

It is known as Asia’s largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures. This museum is the house of the beautiful tradition and culture of NorthEast India.

Don Bosco Museum

Shillong

4.4

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How to reach

By Road: The main interstate bus stand is located in the city of Guwahati and the buses are run by the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC). Two major highways pass through Shillong, NH 40, connecting the city to Guwahati, and NH 44 which connects the city to Tripura. Private buses are also available between the two cities of Shillong and Guwahati and the service is economical.

By Train: There is no railway connectivity in Meghalaya. However, the nearest railway station is Guwahati, which is located 105 km away from Shillong and is well-connected with all the major cities of India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc. After reaching the railway station, you can easily hire a private taxi or take a bus to reach the main city of Shillong.

By Air: Shillong Airport is located in Umroi, which is around 40 km from the heart of the city, and is also known as ‘Barapani Air Force Base’ or ‘Umroi Airport’. It is a very small airport and has flights that are operated by Indian Airlines that run only to/from Kolkata on certain days in a week. However, flights to Umroi are generally canceled at the last minute due to adverse weather conditions. Due to this, the airport in Guwahati is a much better option, which is located 104 km from Shillong and is connected to other cities in India.