5 Best Places To Visit In Shillong, Meghalaya - HolidayKeys.co.uk
“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.
“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.
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After the <strong>Shillong</strong> Peak the next destination is Elephant Falls which is 12 km away from<br />
here. The visiting timing is 10 AM to 6 PM. So have to reach there before 6 PM for<br />
sightseeing the splendid waterfall. You can hire a taxi or a cab, and if you are feeling hungry<br />
then you can stay and can take some snacks. You are surprised by the name, yeah! Most<br />
people are surprised. The name is not given by the Khasi, the original name was Ka kshaid<br />
lai pateng khohsiew (three steps waterfalls) which was given by Khasi, that means the<br />
fall has three succeeded rocks. The Khasi named the places by which they can relate. The<br />
new name was given by the British because of the rock near the waterfall that resembles<br />
an elephant, that rock was demolished in an earthquake in 1897. But the name hasn’t<br />
changed. It is still known by the same name.<br />
The first fall is broad and hidden between the trees; se<strong>co</strong>nd fall is tamed and negligible in<br />
the winters, when the water level recedes. The third and last fall is the tallest. It has clean<br />
water flowing over dark overhanging rocks without any particular forms. The steep steps<br />
can be dangerous for the kids and elders.
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