Shillong Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Meghalaya, India
About Shillong
Shillong (pop. c. 270,000) was the capital ofAssam, but after Assam and Meghalaya were split, it became the first capital of the newly formed state. The best time to visit is the rainy season - most of the famous waterfalls including those inCherrapunjiare in full flow in this time of the year. Located in undulating pine-covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical parts of India. The city centre is 1,496 metres above sea level. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as theScotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and the food habits of the population. The Assam-style houses with slanting roofs, a large number of windows, and wooden floors look like a piece of art (and happen to be very good idea, considering Shillong lies in an area
Top Attractions in Shillong
Explore the best things to see and do in Shillong:
- ★Bishop & Beadon Falls
- ★Butterfly Museum
- ★Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
- ★Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous North East Culture
- ★Elephant Falls
- ★Golf course
- ★Lady Hydari Park
- ★Shillong Peak
Where to Eat in Shillong
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chef's Multi Cuisine Restaurant
- 🍴Delhi Mistan Bhandar
- 🍴Foodplus
- 🍴Lamee Restaurant
- 🍴Madras Cafe
- 🍴Munchies
Where to Stay in Shillong
- 🏨Hotel Alpine Continental
- 🏨Hotel Barbareek Inn
- 🏨Hotel Knight Inn Shillong
- 🏨Hotel Lake View Inn
- 🏨Hotel Polo Towers
- 🏨Hotel Rainbow Shillong
Shillong Travel Guide Sections
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