Shillong


Shillong

Meghalaya has an abundance of breathtaking natural scenery. You will always be awestruck by the remarkable allure the state has to offer, from gushing waterfalls, verdant woods, and deep caverns to captivating culture and traditions and warm, welcoming locals. Come see us and you'll be enthralled and delighted forever.

Khasi Hills is mainly famous for two things: Sohra (Cherrapunjee), which is famed for being the wettest region on earth, and Shillong, which is one of India's most picturesque hill stations. Indeed, the center section of Meghalaya, the Khasi Hills, is abundantly endowed with natural beauty.  

Mawphlang Sacred Grove: One of the Khasi Hills' most notable characteristics is its sacred woodlands, which have been protected from ancient times by customary religious authority. The Mawphlang Sacred Forest, located roughly 25 kilometers from Shillong, is one of the most well-known sacred forests.

Mawlynnong Village: Mawlynnong Village is among the cleanest settlements, a status it has acquired. It is located 90 kilometers from Shillong and, in addition to the charming village, has a lot of intriguing attractions to see, like the Living Root Bridge in the nearby village of Riwai.

Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is home to a highly uncommon type of citrus known locally as orange of the spirits, or Memang Narang. Citrus Indica, or Memang Narang, is regarded as the world's most primitive citrus plant variety and its ancestor.

The largest concentration of monoliths, also known as megalithic stones, in a single location may be seen in Nartiang, Jaintia Hills. Menhirs, or upright stones, are composed of flat stones arranged horizontally. The tallest Menhir, built between 1500 and 1835 by U Mar Phalyngki, a dependable lieutenant of the Jaintia King, is located inside the boundaries of these Megalithic collections.

By Air : Umroi Airport is the nearest airport and lies at a distance of about 30 km from Shillong.

By Road  : The city of Shillong is well-connected by good motorable roads to nearby cities like Cherrapunjee and Guwahati.

By Rail : The nearest railway station to the city of Shillong is about 104 km away and is situated in Guwahati.