Shillong – Beautiful Hill Stations, Landscapes, Caves, Waterfalls

By George On

Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya, India. It is famous for its beautiful hill stations, landscape, caves, and waterfalls. It lies between Assam state in India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh.

Shillong - Beautiful Hill Stations, Landscapes, Caves, Waterfalls-"Umiam Lake, Meghalaya"
Umiam Lake, Meghalaya

Shillong is one of India’s most beautiful and scenic places, with many hill stations in and around it. Nature has showered its pristine beauty on Shillong.

Some of the important tourist destinations

Shillong Peak is at an altitude of 6449 feet or 1965 meters. You get a panoramic view of the city, waterfalls, and the Himalayas. You can also see the plains in Bangladesh. A telescopic house is there on the peak. The night view of the city is marvelous. You may trek or hire a taxi to go to this mountain peak. It is about 10 kilometers from the city.

Elephant Falls is a major beautiful waterfall in East Khasi Hills District near the highest peak, Shillong Peak. Elephant Falls is just 12 kilometers away from Shillong town center.  You can go near Elephant Falls and park the vehicle in the parking space. Then, you can go very close to the fall by going down some steep steps. Elephant Falls is a three-tiered fall.

Umiam Lake and Ward’s Lake are other tourist attractions. Caves numbering around eight hundred are there, and many are still unexplored.

Lady Hydari Park and Zoo is worth visiting, especially for kids. There is a particular play area for the kids. The roses and flower beds in the park are well-maintained and are an absolute pleasure for the eyes. It is a good place for lovers and couples to chat, too!

Which is the Ideal Time to Visit Shillong?

The ideal time to visit Shillong is from around September to April after the Monsoons.  There are many hotels here at affordable rates.

Ask your travel agent to know more about how to travel to the northeastern states. Some places need an Inner Line Permit, even for Indian citizens. This requirement is because these areas are protected and share an international border with China. You can get it easily. You need to provide Identity Proof to get the Inner Line Permit.