Shillong is a capital city of Meghalaya and considered to be the one of the tiniest town in India It is considered to be the headquarter of Khasi Hill. It is located on the altitude of 4098 fts above the sea level. The city is very small and is sparsely populated with total population of 1, 00,000 as per the 2001 census report. It is considered to be the capital city in summer for East Bengal and Assam at the time of British rule in the past.
Shillong is the small city and is located at the center of the shillong plateau, which is considered to be the arisen structure in the North India. The city is located in the direction of 25.57° N 91.88° E.
How to reach Shillong
By PlaneThe shillong has the very small airport, which is known by the name Umroi, which is located about 40 km away from the city. There are many flights from Metropolitan city located in Eastern part of India, only one time in a week. The airport serves many flights, which arrive from major cities of India. The city is connected very well with all the major cities and towns of India through air ways.
By TrainThe nearest railway station is considered to be Guwahati. There is no railway line available in the capital city of Meghalaya.The station is 110 km away from the capital city of Meghalaya.The Guwahati is very well connected with the all the major cities and towns India. There are many express and super fast trains, which ply to and from Guwahati.
By BusThere are many buses, which ply from Guwahati railway station as there is bus station located there itself. The buses are run by Transport Corporation of Meghalaya and Assam. There are many taxis and air conditioned cabs which helps the passengers in reaching Shillong.
Tourists Spot
- Umiam Lake
- Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous North East Culture
- Wards Lake
- Lady Hydari Park
- Sweet Falls
- Bishop & Beadon Falls
- Elephant Falls
- Shillong Peak
- Butterfly Museum
Hotels to Stay
- Hotel Alpine Continental
- Hotel Polo Towers
- Hotel Pinewood
- Hotel Pegasus Crown
- The Majestic Hotel
- Lake View Inn
- Shillong Club Guesthouse
- Hotel Broadway
- Royal Heritage
- Hotel Center Point
- Hotel Embassy
- Hotel Elgin
- Hotel Magnum
