Shillong
Shillong the capitol of Meghalaya
which was planned by the British as a hill resort and remain 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. 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.
Places
of Interest: Ward Lake, Botanical Garden, Museum, Lady Hydari Park,
Crinoline Falls, Sweet Falls, Shillong Peak, Elephanta Falls, Iewduh Bara Bazar,
Beadon Falls, Shillong Golf Course, Polo Grounds, Umian Lake.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Guwahati-129 kms.
By Rail: Nearest Railhead
is Guwahati- 103 kms.
By Road: Guwahati-103 kms, Calcutta-1184 kms,
Kaziranga-294 km, Siliguri-578 kms, Manas-273 kms. |
