Shillong Situated at an altitude of 1500 metres above sea level, Shillong is an exquisite hill station nestling on a plateau of the Khasi and Jaintia hills os Assam. Visit the secretariet, Raj bhawan ward, lake Bishop and Beadon Falls,The gold cup and of course the colourful Bazzars.

Nature at its spectacular best sprinkled with elements of modern development, bustling hill bazaars, fisheries and karkhanas enchant you as you spend your honeymoon stays in Shillong at a fascinating country cottage.

Located at an altitude of 5,000 feet above the sea level, scenic Shillong lies on a plateau on the Khasi Hills in the Eastern Himalayas, East India.


Sightseeing at Shillong -
Shillong Peak : An ideal picnic spot, 10 km. from the city, 1965 m 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 km from Shillong, situated in one of the rainiest rain-belt in the world, 1,300 m 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 m, 20 km 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 and desire solace and peace of mind.

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 km 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.

Golf Course : 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.


Reaching Shillong -
By Air : Guwahati is the nearest airport from where Shillong can be reached by bus or car. Daily buses also connect Shillong with Guwahati airport. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd, under the aegis of the Government of Meghalaya, has commenced regular helicopter flights connecting Shillong and Tura to Guwahati.
By Rail : Guwahati is the nearest railhead and is well-connected to the rest of the country.
By Road : Shillong is well connected by road to Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, East India.