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Shillong is one of
the most beautiful hill stations in India and the capital city of the
Meghalaya State as well as the district headquarter of the East Khasi Hill
District. The name Shillong is derived from U-shyllong, a powerful deity and
is built at an altitude of 1,491 mt above sea level. Shillong is a major
tourist attraction today. This beautiful hill station is compared with
Scotland like the way Kashmir is compared with Switzerland.
To See
Ward’s Lake || Lady Hyderi Park || Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum ||
Zoological Museum || Arunachal Museum || Air Force Museum || Golf Course ||
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christian || Shillong Peak || Umiam Water Sports
Complex || Bishop & Beadon Falls || Elephant Falls || Spread Eagle Falls ||
Diengiei Peak || Dwarksuid || Natures own Museum - Sacred Forest Mawphlang
||Kyllang Rock
To Reach
By Road - Shillong is connected by a long road in between high hills
and deep elevations with the rest of the country through Guwahati, Silchar
and Garo Hills. Rergular bus service is available to & from Guwahati to
reach Shillong.
By Air - The nearest airport is at Umroi, 30 km. from Shillong, which
connects this lovely city by air with the rest of the country.
By Rail – The nearest railhead is at Guwahati, which is at a distance
of 103 km. Guwahati is well connected with the rest of the country by broad
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