Shillong Hill Station,Meghalaya

Fast facts -	It is located in the state of Meghalaya. Guwahati Airport is the nearest airport to Shillong. The nearest railway station is at Guwahati.
Did you know -	The best months to visit this city are October-November and March-April
Must do -	Shopping, Sightseeing and exploring the natural beauty of the city.

For a romantic retreat and to spend some time far away from the madding crowd, Shillong is the best place to be. It is because of the breathtaking scenic beauty of the place that it is often referred to as the Scotland of the east. It is situated in the north eastern state of Meghalaya. Positioned close to the world's wettest place Cherrapunji, Shillong is resided by local tribes like Khasi, Jaintia and Garo. Also known as the abode of clouds, Shillong is a pollution free city, where you can breathe in fresh and clean air.

Bordered by forested hills, Shillong in Meghalaya experiences a pleasant climatic condition. It is because of the climate that thousand of tourists from all over the world throng to this place. While the summers are pleasant, the winters are freezing cold. The temperature may fall down to 4° C. The ideal time to visit Shillong is between October-November and March-April.

With numerous waterfalls, pine trees and forested mountains, Shillong is an ideal tourist destination. You can find several museums and churches, which are worth visiting by the travelers. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the nature and explore varied features of Shillong. You can visit various places of interest during your trip to Shillong, which include Gunner's Falls, Sweet Falls, Crinoline Falls, Beadon Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Elephant Falls, Dumpeep Peak, Shillong Peak, Sohpetbneng Peak, Dingei Hill, Ward Lake, Umiam or Barapani Lake, Botanical Garden, All Saints Church, State Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christian, Lady Hydari Park, Grotto Church and Cherrapunjee (Sohra).

Getting to Shillong will not be a problem. This city is connected by all modes of transport. The nearest airport to Shillong is the Guwahati Airport. The airport links this city to other part of the country. Take bus or car from the airport to reach Shillong. Guwahati is the nearest railway station, where you can get down to reach Shillong. Regular buses ply through the roads connection Shillong to other parts of the state.

If shopping is your passion, then there are ample choices for you. Hand woven baskets, hand-woven shawls, handicrafts, orange flower honey and cane work can be the best buy from the local shops of Shillong. For authentic handicraft items, you can visit the Meghalaya Handicrafts, Khadi Gramodyog and Purbashree. The main shopping areas of Shillong are Police Bazaar, Bara Bazaar and Laitumukhrah.

During your trip, you can put up a stay at the various hotels in Shillong, which include Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, Hotel Centre Point, Hotel Alpine Continental, Hotel Polo Towers, Royal Heritage Tripura Castle, Pinewood Hotel, Orchid Lake Resort, and Shillong Club.