About Place
Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls include the Elephant Falls to the southwest. East of here, forested Shillong Peak offers city views.
Places To Visit
- Crinoline Falls
- Sweet Falls
- Umiam Lake
- Shillong View Point
- Mawjymbuin Cave
- Shillong Peak
- Mahadev Khola Dham
- Elephant Falls
- Don Bosco Centre For Indigenous Cultures
- Ward's Lake
- Spread Eagle Falls
- Lady Hydari Park
- Cathedral Of Mary Help Of Christians
Activities
- Boating In Umiam Lake
- Horse Riding
- Golfing
- Rappelling
- River Rafting
- Kayaking
- Angling
- Trekking
- Rock Climbing
- Exploring Caves
Famous Food
- Momos
- Tarumbai
- Chinese
- Indian
- Tibetan
Things To Buy
- Handicrafts
- Souvenirs
- Shyrmit (turmeric powder)
- Sohmirit (Khasi pepper)
- Ryndiah (muga silk shawls)
- Branded Goods
- Showpieces
- Bamboo handicrafts
- Scottish cloth
- Dress Materials
Shopping Area
- Purbashree Emporium
- Iewduh Bara Bazar
- OB Shopping Mall
- Police Bazar
- Khasi Emporium
- Hanumanbux Mahesh Kumar
Night Life
- Tango
- Deja Vu
- Platinum
- Cloud 9
- Picadilly
Shillong Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 100 / 0364 - 2220115 / 2224879 / 2223737
- Ambulance Service:
- 108 / 2224100
- Tourist Center:
- 91-364 2502166 / 2500736
