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Shillong is a capital of Meghalaya, and it is also known as The Abode of Clouds. It is 

surrounded by Khasi and Jaintia Hills. It is situated at 4098 feet above from the sea level. 

This town has lush green valleys and magnificent lakes. If you are going by road NH 40 from 

Guwahati to Shillong there is a striking attraction of Umiam Lake, will take your breath with 

beautiful attraction of this lake. There are a number of falls, lakes, museums, with some 

other attractive places. 

First of al,l let’s start the trip with the largest peak of Asia Shillong Peak, which is 1966 ft 

above from the sea level. It is located in the Air force base, so for the security reasons 

camera and any other illegal stuff is not allowed here. It is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. It often 

surrounded by the fog due to its high altitude, so it seems like you are walking on clouds, 

the panoramic views from the city is so amazing with the waterfalls, the Himalayas, the 

lush green surroundings as well as the Bangladesh plains. You can bring some packed 

snacks to stay and enjoy the beauty of nature. The views from this peak you will not find 

from anywhere else.



After the Shillong Peak the next destination is Elephant Falls which is 12 km away from 

here. The visiting timing is 10 AM to 6 PM. So have to reach there before 6 PM for 

sightseeing the splendid waterfall. You can hire a taxi or a cab, and if you are feeling hungry 

then you can stay and can take some snacks. You are surprised by the name, yeah! Most 

people are surprised. The name is not given by the Khasi, the original name was Ka kshaid 

lai pateng khohsiew (three steps waterfalls) which was given by Khasi, that means the 

fall has three succeeded rocks. The Khasi named the places by which they can relate. The 

new name was given by the British because of the rock near the waterfall that resembles 

an elephant, that rock was demolished in an earthquake in 1897. But the name hasn’t 

changed. It is still known by the same name. 

The first fall is broad and hidden between the trees; second fall is tamed and negligible in 

the winters, when the water level recedes. The third and last fall is the tallest. It has clean 

water flowing over dark overhanging rocks without any particular forms. The steep steps 

can be dangerous for the kids and elders.



Your next destination should be the Don Bosco Museum you can visit here entire North 

–Eastern India culture by visiting this seven storey building museum laid out with 17 

galleries. It is a part of DBCIC (Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures). It has an 

incredible collection of artifacts, paintings, costumes & ornamentation, music, incredible 

dance forms of the north – east India. In short, it is knowledge gathering place, but you 

must visit here once in your trip. This museum welcomes its visitors to have a breathtaking 

view of the city from the Museum skywalk. 

The next is Lady Hydari Park which was developed by the first lady of the state, she was 

the wife of the Governor of Assam. She constructed this park in Japanese style. This 

consists of a mini zoo in one kilometre area. This park is one of the most tourist attraction 

places. This zoo is homes around 140 reptile species, 73 avifauna species along with other 

mammals such as deer and serow. Another animals and birds are also spotted in the zoo, 

including Leopard, Jackal, Porcupine, and Himalayan black bear, Kite, Hornbill and Mynah.



The park also has a lush green garden with a vast variety of orchids and other flowering 

plants. This is a smarmy a ecstatic place for everyone. You can walk here, read a novel 

sitting on a bench, kids can enjoy on swings, youngsters and elder family members come 

here to spend some time with their loved ones. You can enjoy to spotting at animals 

staying in their natural habitats, Willow trees, rhododendron plants and small ponds. 

There are several museum in the city, Air Force Museum at Upper Shillong, Forest 

Museum in Lady Hydari Park, Rhino Heritage Museum at Shillong ,Zoological Museum in 

Risa Colony, Anthropological museum at Mawblei, Botanical Museum at 4th Furlong, 

Arunachal Museum at the Cantonment Area, State Museum. Besides these museums 

there is a Butterfly Museum is also known as Entomological Museum. As the name 

indicates, kids are always fluttering through the colourful wings of a butterfly, that tickling 

in the stomach when they experience some strange and new things. Butterflies are 

looking so beautiful and we try to catch them when they sitting on a flower, but 

unfortunately that fly away with a flinch of eyes. This museum is owned and managed by 

Wankhar, Riatsamthiah. This attracts many kids and elders to visit here, this program is 

started to preserve the butterflies, spiders, moths and beetle species from all across the 

country. Here is a large collection of all of these.



There are several places to visit such as Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Chrysalis 

the Gallery, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Motphran, and Shillong Golf Course. 

These all are major attraction of the tourists. A number of waterfalls such as Wards Lake, 

Bishop and Beadon Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls, Crinoline Falls are the places 

where you can take a dive and enjoy the swimming in cool water and boating. The number 

of waterfalls and lush valleys may be the reason to know it as Scotland of the East.

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