The capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town, situated in the north-eastern part of India. The people ,the place and the climate all combined together to create an amicable atmosphere and make Shillong an ideally holiday destination throughout the year. Shillong has beautiful lakes and water falls and is set in pine forests and green mountains.
Shillong with many of its nature scenics offer many sites for visit. Shillong peak offers a panaromic view of scenic country side and is also the highest point of the state. Chirapunjee ,56kms from Shillong is one of the wettest places in the world and really affords you a pleasant drive to see the roaring waterfalls leaping into deep grooves and include the faired Nohsng thian falls. Sweet falls near Happy valley and Crinoline falls are the cool spots within the city limits. Elephant falls and Spread -Eagle falls give you a soothing setting admist the calmness of nature a treat to the eyes.
Shillong is famous for Lime stone caves and Orange honey caves.It is also a centre of Khasi culture and literature. It has also the oldest Presbyterian church and also an establishment of Ramakrishna Mission. Botanical garden is a secluded but captivating spot with plethora of indigenous and exotic plants. Dawki ,96 kms, from Shillong hosts annual boat races during spring at Umgot river . Ranikor is a scenic spot and an anglers paradise of carp and mahsiers.
Shillong has the third oldest golf course in India. Maweynram is known for giant stalagmite formation shaped into a Shivaling. Jakrem is a popular health resort having hotsprings of sulphur water know to have theraupetic value. Shillong's stunning natural setting enshrouded in mists, broken by sunny days, urge you to venture into the green hillsides to spend wonderful moments in the outdoors.
Shillong with many of its nature scenics offer many sites for visit. Shillong peak offers a panaromic view of scenic country side and is also the highest point of the state. Chirapunjee ,56kms from Shillong is one of the wettest places in the world and really affords you a pleasant drive to see the roaring waterfalls leaping into deep grooves and include the faired Nohsng thian falls. Sweet falls near Happy valley and Crinoline falls are the cool spots within the city limits. Elephant falls and Spread -Eagle falls give you a soothing setting admist the calmness of nature a treat to the eyes.
Shillong is famous for Lime stone caves and Orange honey caves.It is also a centre of Khasi culture and literature. It has also the oldest Presbyterian church and also an establishment of Ramakrishna Mission. Botanical garden is a secluded but captivating spot with plethora of indigenous and exotic plants. Dawki ,96 kms, from Shillong hosts annual boat races during spring at Umgot river . Ranikor is a scenic spot and an anglers paradise of carp and mahsiers.
Shillong has the third oldest golf course in India. Maweynram is known for giant stalagmite formation shaped into a Shivaling. Jakrem is a popular health resort having hotsprings of sulphur water know to have theraupetic value. Shillong's stunning natural setting enshrouded in mists, broken by sunny days, urge you to venture into the green hillsides to spend wonderful moments in the outdoors.
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