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Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It's known for Lady Hydari Park's manicured gardens. Nearby, Ward's Lake is surrounded by walking trails.

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About Shillong

About Shillong

Shillong is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as "The Abode of Clouds", one of the smallest states in India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. It is said that…

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Places to visit

David Scott…

An old trekking route and one of the most popular trekking routes in Meghalaya, David Scott Trail Shillong has been named after David Scott, a British office. The officer discovered this route in the first half of 1800s in the form…

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Dining Out

Dining Out

What to eat in Shillong While rice is a major ingredient used in dishes in Meghalaya, pork and chicken are also used in abundance. Fermented and dried bamboo shoots are also used a lot in the cuisine of the state. The tribes also…

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Beyond Shillong

Beyond Shillong

Mawlynnong Mawlynnong Village has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India. It is situated 90 kms. from Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the living root…

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Nature

Umium Lake

The beautiful Umiam Lake will wake you up to the beauty of Shillong. For a first timer it will come as a sweet surprise. Just 15km north of Shillong, on the Shillong-Guwahati highway, this manmade lake is a great treat and an eye…

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Places to visit

Police Bazar

Police Bazar, is a well-known market situated in the heart of Shillong. It is one of the most important shopping centers for the residents of not only Shillong but for various parts of Meghalaya and all the tourists who visit Meghalaya.…

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Testimonial

The city itself attracts the tourists for its innocent views and natural beauty. When you reach the city, your car will drop you at Police Bazar at that's the heart of the city and most of the hotels are situated there. This is the market as well as the best hang out for all.

Arpita Mukherjee Mumbai

In order to reach this beautiful hill station you have to take the car/ MTDCs bus (Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation) from Guwahati. The journey is superb and it will give you the pleasure to its core. As the road goes, you can see trees all over. Enjoy Shillong - The Scotland Of East.

Sabyasachi Saha Kolkata

Shillong is a place to relax, to take deep breath and visit some excellent picturesque. It would take minimum 1 week to see all the places there. Then you can visit Cherrapunjee (56 kms) and Dwaki (86 kms.) too. Cherrapunjee is called as the place of "Rain Gods"

Krishnendu Bhowmick Bangalore

Scotland of the East"; that's how the British had reverend Meghalaya, the state whose heart is Shillong. Shillong is a bustling hill station now with tourists crowding in at different seasons. There is so much to do, so much to see.

Agnijit Dasgupta Shillong

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