Explore Scotland of East: Shillong

Are you looking for a memorable trip to Shillong? Here are some worth visiting attraction in and around Shillong.

Shillong, also known as the “Scotland of the East” is the capital of Meghalaya.Shillong is  one of the most popular tourist destinations in the northeast india. Shillong being so near to one of the wettest places in India, has a lot to explore. The hills and the jungles welcome the rains and beautify this place.To make memories that you would like to treasure for a lifetime, choose our well-designed Meghalaya tour packages. Through our tour packages, you will experience the right combination of natural beauty and fun. And you can explore each of its elements through our customised tour packages of  Meghalaya. You can easily book a tour package for Meghalaya through our website.

Tourist Attractions in Shillong

Shillong has a lot to explore.Amongst several attractions, it is the picturesque waterfalls that bring in a refreshment to Shillong On your Shillong tour, make sure to check out  these places to get insights into Shillong’s history, culture, and natural beauty.  

Waterfalls in Shillong

Shillong is endowed with numerous waterfalls, never fails to mesmerize travelers. If you are visiting Shillong,then waterfalls are the most visited places in Shillong.Here are some waterfalls in Shillong you must add on your itinerary - 

• Elephant Falls

• Nohkalikai Falls

• Mawphlang Falls

• Seven Sister Falls

• Kynrem Falls

  You can also check 5 stunning waterfalls in Meghalaya

Lakes in Shillong 

Here’s a list of beautiful lakes in Shillong you can visit -

• Ward’s Lake: A horseshoe-shaped artificial lake, is an important tourist site of shillong. It is located in the heart of the city, popular for short garden walks and boating

• Umiam Lake : Umaim Lake is situated at Umiam, 17 kms from shilong. There are facilities for water sports including sailing, water skiing, water scooter.

 Parks in Shillong

• Lady Hydari Park: It is a small park that was built in memory of Lady Hydari, the wife of Governor of Assam. The park is designed in a Japanese garden style which sprawls over an area of more than a kilometer. Often considered as the best maintained park in Shillong, it encompasses a wide variety of local flowering plants and orchids

• Butterfly Museum: It is a museum that houses a collection of over 4,000 butterflies from all over the world.

Peaks in Shillong 

• Shillong Peak: Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong and offers panoramic views of the city, the waterfalls, the Himalayas, the lush green surroundings as well as the Bangladesh plains..It is located at a distance of 10 km southwards of the main cit.

• Diengiei Peak: Diengiei Peak is a renowned tourist attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya. Diengiei Peak is known as the second highest peak in the state.This peak has a huge altitude of 6200 feet above the sea level. It is just 200 feet shorter than Shillong Peak. 

Apart from the famous Shillong attractions, there are other places to explore in Shillong that are equally beautiful . Other tourist-interested places are botanical garden, golf course, bishop and beadon falls, kyllang rock, jakrem, and etc.