Shillong, Meghalaya – Scotland of India

Shillong is situated at an altitude of 1,491 meters above sea level and this beautiful city is the capital of Meghalaya and a famous hill station. This is the first such hill station in the country where one can go from all sides. Shillong Hill Station is also known as the “Scotland of India” due to its abode of clouds and its idyllic hills. Its highest point is 6,449 feet high. Meghalaya means the House of Clouds and there are many hill stations, the shilling is one of them. Shillong is one of the most magnificent hill stations in India. Shillong Peak is the most admiring place around here which is at a height of 1496 meters from the sea level. Shillong is also called the home of the waterfall because there is second India’s tallest waterfall.

After exploring the amazing and glorified views of nature plan to be witness to the incredible man-made archeological site Taj Mahal’s beauty and after around six hundred years still the same. The Taj Mahal is also the one wonder out of the Seven Wonders of the World for its unbeatable art. Same day Agra tour will be appropriate and it includes two UNESCO world heritage sites Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. Before visiting, consider the TajMahal Timing because it depends on sunrise and sunset.

Nearby Attraction of Shillong

The city of Shillong is well equipped with many tourist places, due to which the number of tourists visiting Shillong is very high. So before going explore the places to visit in Shillong.

1.   Umiam Lake

Umiam Lake is a man-made lake in Shillong places to visit. This lake is located in the north direction, at a distance of 15 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya’s north-eastern state of India. This lake is like a paradise for those people who are interested in the beauty of nature.

2.   Shillong Peak

Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong situated at an altitude of 6449 feet above sea level. The peak here along with the waterfalls offers spectacular and picturesque views to the tourists. Tourists can get an attractive view of birds through binoculars. This place is surrounded by fog.

3.   Nohsngithiang Falls

Nohshangthiang Falls is also called seven sister Falls and is located at a distance of about 4 kilometers from Cherrapunji. This waterfall is one of the major tourist destinations of Cherrapunji. This waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in India and falls from a height of about 1033 feet. Nohsingithiang Falls is located in Mawsmai village of Meghalaya.

4.   Khasi Hills

The Khasi Hills, which are included in the tourist places of Shillong, have been named after the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya. The Khasi Hills are a part of the Garo-Khasi Range and are known as a part of the Badi Patkai range of hills. Asia’s second largest river island “Nongkhum Island” is also at this attractive place.

5.   Jakrem Falls

Jakarm is a famous hot spring of sulfur in Shillong. Shillong is located at a distance of about 64 kilometers from the city. This place is popular among the locals as hot springs.

How To Reach

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, the state of India and it is well connected with all the major cities of India and intercity. The nearest airport is Umroi Airport which is 25 km from Shillong. It has frequent flights to major cities in India. The nearest railway head is Guwahati which is 100 km away. After reaching Guwahati you can reach Shillong by cab. Shillong is well connected by highways so you can adopt the option of by road.