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Country:
India
State: Meghalaya
Area:
10.36 sq km
Altitude:
1,520 metres (4,990 feet)
Population:
1,31,719
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Khasi, Garo, Assamese
Religion:
Christianity
Annual Mean Rainfall:
2,954 mm
Maximum Temperature:
24.95°C
Minimum Temperature:
4.64°C
STD Code:
0364
Best Time to Visit:
October–November and March–April
Basic facts of Meghalaya:
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
Mawsynram receives the
heaviest rainfall in the world
There are more than 1000 caves in
Meghalaya.The longest cave is Krem Laitprah//Um
Im-Ladit which is 22.2 Km long and is located in
Nongkhlieh Elaka of Jaintia Hills.
Shillong,
the capital of the state, is also the centre-point
located at an altitude of 1496 meters above sea
level. Shillong, which was made Assam's capital in
1874, remained so till January 1974, following the
formation of Meghalaya outside Assam. The capital
city derives its name from the manifestation of the
creator called Shulong, born to a peasant girl, but
he bestowed the art of democratic governance and
rule of justice in the formation of the princely
State of Shyllong (Hima Shyllong), which
subsequently bifurcated into Mylliem
State and Khyrim
State in 1830.
The place, the people
and the climate all combine to create an atmosphere to make
Shillong an ideal holiday resort throughout the
year. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is
only 56 kms away from Shillong.
Places of Interest
Shillong
Peak
An ideal picnic spot, 10 kms. from the city, 1965
meters above sea level, offers a panoramic view of
the scenic country side, and is also the highest
point in the State. Obeisance is paid to U Shulong
at the sanctum sanctorum at the peak's summit every
springtime, by the religious priest of Mylliem
State. In the evening the city lights below appear
like a star-studded abyss.
Cherrapunjee (Sohra)
56 kms from Shillong, situated in one of the
rainiest rain-belt in the world, 1,300 meters above
sea level. A pleasant drive to see roaring water
falls leaping into deep gorges, including the famed
Nohsngithiang falls. The lovely town is also famous
for its limestone caves and orange honey. Centre of
Khasi culture and literature, it also has the oldest
Presbyterian Church and also an establishment of the
Ramkrishna Mission.
Sohpetbneng
Peak
1,343 meter, 20 kms from Shillong, regarded as
sacred by the Hynniewtrep people, is set amidst a
beautiful scenic view against the backdrop of a
sacred forest. This 'Navel of Heaven' as per Khasi
mythology is a heavenly peak which offers to fill
the spiritual void and emptiness, to those who seek
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Ward's Lake
Located in the heart of the city, popular for
short garden walks and boating, celebrated its
centenary recently.
Umiam
Lake
Umiam Khwan (Barapani), 17 kms from Shillong,
offers water sports facilities including
sailing, water skiing, water scooter The Orchid
Lake Resort and the adjacent Lum
Nehru
Park is an ideal quiet holiday resort.
Botanical Garden
A secluded but captivating spot with plethora of
indigenous and exotic plants and is located just
below the Ward's Lake.
Lady
Hydari
Park
A popular charming tourist draw, the adjacent
mini zoo is an added attraction. |
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Golf Course
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The third oldest golf course in India.
Developed in 1889 as a nine hole course, was
later converted to 18 holes in 1924 by
Captain Jackson and C. R. Rhodes. It is
termed as the 'Gleneagle of the East' at the
United States Golf Association Library and
Museum.
State
Museum
Located at the State Central Library
complex, visitors can get a glimpse of the
lifestyle and heritage of the people.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christian
At Laitumkhrah, it attracts devotees and
visitors alike.
Bishop and Beadon
Falls
Both cascade down the same escarpment into a
deep valley, the mass of water dissolving
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Elephant
Falls
12 kms on the outskirts
of the city, the mountain stream
descends through two successive falls
set in dells of fern covered rocks.
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Spread Eagle Falls
A soothing setting amidst
the calmness of nature-a treat to the
eyes.
Sweet
Falls
Situated near Happy
Valley, most suitable for
a day's outing and picnic. Explore it!
Crinoline
Falls
Near Lady
Hydari
Park, a cool spot within
the city limits.
Mawsynram - the wettest
place in the
world
or the place with the highest average
annual rainfall. |
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56 kms from Shillong
and is known for the giant
stalagmite formation shaped into a
Shivalinga, called locally as 'Mawjymbuin'.
Jakrem
64 kms from Shillong,
a popular health resort having
hot-springs of sulphur water,
believed to have curative medicinal
properties.
Ranikor
140 kms from Shillong,
is a scenic spot and an angler's
paradise of carp and mahseers.
Dawki
96 kms from Shillong,
is a border town, where one can have
a glimpse of the neighbouring
country of Bangladesh. The colourful
annual boat race during spring at
the Umgot river is an added
attraction.
Mairang
40 kms from Shillong,
capital of Nongkhlaw states. Home of
the legendary U Tirot Sing Syiem
(Raja of Nongkhlaw), who
spear-headed a war against the
British invaders to defend the
territorial integrity and cultural
identity of the Hynniewtrep people.
He raised the battle cry on April 4,
1829, but was finally captured and
died in captivity in Dhaka on July
17, 1835.
How to reach Shillong
Guwahati
Airport
– Flights are available from Kolkota,
Delhi, Bagdogra
By Railway
- The nearest Railway station is the
Guwhati Railway Station 103 kms from
Shillong. From here there is a
choice of transport depending on
ones needs.
Bus:
Meghalaya Transport Corporation and
Assam State Transport Corporation
buses are available, frequently
plying from Guwahati to Shillong
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Day 1:
Arrival at Guwahati. You will be
received by our friendly
representative & start your
journey to Shillong ‘Scotland
of East’
.Your comfortable stay will be
arranged at Shillong Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day2:
After breakfast proceed for a
day long sightseeing of Upper
Shillong. We will first take you
to
Shillong Peak.
1965 metres above sea level and
10 kms from the city, offers a
panoramic view of the country
side, and is also the highest
point in the City.
On he outskirts of the city the
mountain stream descends through
two successive falls called the
Elephant falls.
Our next stop will be at the
Shillong Cathedral. The
Cathedral is so spacious that it
can accommodate thousands of
worshippers at a time. It
justify the desire of the
British to make Shillong ,a
little Scotland .
Enjoy your afternoon meal at the
police bazaar and spend some
time shopping at the bazaar.
It’s a total delightful
experience.
We will take you to Ward’s
Lake in the evening where
you can go boating in the
beautiful lake or take a short
walk in the colour hued garden.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 3:
After an early breakfast we
will head towards
Cheerapunjee ‘a must see
destination for all
tourists’. It is the
“wettest place in the world”
and is a scenic eye candy
for one and all.
Just before reaching
Cherrapunjee a road to the
right leads to
Dain-Thlen Falls.
A beautiful place where you
can click photos and store
it for lifetime. Our second
stop is at
Noh-Kalikai Falls
– One of the most striking
waterfalls and undoubtedly
the highest in Meghalaya.
Mawsmai Cave,the
illuminated cave provide
tourist an experience of
caving. We will take you to
Khoh Ramhah
, “Giants Basket” also
known as “Motrop” is an
imposing single formation in
a shape of a giant cone.
Next we will take you to
the Living Root Bridge.
It is a rubber tree with
long fiber roots joining two
banks.
Lunch enroute.
Back to Shillong. Evening at
leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4:
Early morning we will start
our journey back to Guwahati;
the gateway to North-East.
On the way we take you to
Borapani for a leisure
break where you can sit
beside the beautiful lake
and enjoy the scenic beauty
or go Go-Karting and have an
experience that you will
never forget. Spring
Valley Resort (26kms
away from Guwahati) showcasing
the multi-ethnic heritage of
the state is our next stop.
The dense forests, blue
lakes and a variety of
wildlife is an ideal place
to have a good time. One can
enjoy meals from the variety
of delicious cuisine they
serve to horse riding,
elephant ride ,rock climbing
or to just chilling at the
hookah bar or spa!!
After a fun-filled day at
this lovely resort we will
check-in in a
cozy-comfortable city hotel.
Over night at the hotel. |
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Day 5:
After breakfast proceed for
a day long sightseeing of
Guwahati, the gateway to
north east. Beside the
scenic beauty and the lush
green landscape there are a
number of tourist
destinations special
religious places for u to
see!!
Our first stop is
Kamakhya temple. It is a
popular shakti sharines is
India and is regarded as one
of the shakti Peethams
associated with the legend
of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.
Above Kamakhya is another
small temple,
Bhubaneshwari from where
one can have a bird,s eye
view of the city.
We will take you for a river
cruise ride to the pea-cock
Island in the middle of the
mighty river Brahamaputra
.The great Umananda
temple of lord shiva is
situated here.
Back to the mainland and we
take you to another popular
shiv mandir Sukreswar
on the banks of the river.
It is famous for the 6th
jyotirlinga of India.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6:
After breakfast proceed to
Madan Kamdeva ‘Khajuraho
of the East’. Kamrupa-the
ancient name of Assam, is
believed to have derived its
name from the love god Kama
who was reborn here after
turned into ashes by Shiva.
It’s a place where lifeless
stones are sculptures into
beautiful pillars and walls,
god and goddesses, flowers
and plants, four headed
shiva, demons, men ,women
and animals .Madan Kamdev is
a romance associated to the
place because of the
numerous love sculptures
spreaded out in the hillock.
Next we will take you to
land of golden thread –Sualkuchi.
Situated on the bank of
Brahamaputra, about 35km
away from Guwahati is the
silk capital of north east.
Silks known as Muga (golden)
and Pat (white) silk, it is
exported to Japan and other
countries from Sualkuchi in
large quantity every year.
Here you can see silk
manufacturing process and
buy beautiful pure silk
garments for you and your
dear ones.
Lunch enroute. Evening free
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Day 7:
After Breakfast we will
take you to the Assam
State Museum. It
houses Assam’s culture,
history and crafts.
Opposite to the museum
is a historic tank
called Dighalipukhuri.
You can spend time
boating in this pond in
the heart o the city.
Next stop is the
Regional Science Centre.
A centre exhibiting
various natural
phenomenon and modern
technological
advancement. We will
take you to Srimanta
Shankardev Kalakshetra
,a modern cultural
complex where you can
feel and see the real
culture of Assam. We
then take you to for a
lunch to a authentic
assamese restaurant. .
You can enjoy your
evening on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day
8:
Its now time to say
goodbye to the magical
city of Guwahati with
memories of a life
time!!
PACKAGE COST: ON REQUEST |
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