Shillong (Meghalaya)
Shillong is called east’s
Scotland. This is now capital of Meghalaya state of India. Once upon a time
when Shillong was capital of seven North Eastern states, this was also known as
Nefa provinces.
Nefa was divided in
seven states in the year 1972. Geographically, Meghalaya is divided in seven
districts. Three types of scheduled tribes are found here. These are Khasi,
Garo and Jayentia. There are east, west and south hills near Tura.
The residents of
Shillong speak their own local language and English. There is a great effect of
Christian religion on their lives. Shillong is famous tourist place because of
its residents, flowers and plants. There are good hotels, sporting facilities,
fishing and walking on foot on the hills and skiing facilities are also
available to tourist.
The weather of Shillong
remains pleasant in almost throughout the year. The maximum temperature of
Shillong during April and May remains 28 degree Celsius and minimum 28 degree.
The lowest temperature i.e., 2 degree remains during December.
The residents of this
city have become followers of Christian religion. They calibrate Christmas with
great joy and happiness over scheduled tribe festival called Shedsukmianseel celebrated in the month of April in Bieking
ground Shillong. This is celebrated during three days. Another festival is
called Nongkrem dance which is a most important festival of Khasi scheduled tribe. This
festival is celebrated during five days. This festival is celebrated at a place
which is 15 km from Shillong. In spite of this Meghalaya tourism also organizes
Shillong autumn festival in November for the tourists.
The flight of Alliance Air departs from Kolkata
to Shillong six days in a week and reaches Umroi Airport which is 30 km from
Shillong. The tourists can reach GuwahatiAirport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport) from different parts of India. The distance of
Shillong is 100 km from Guwahati.
People desirous of
visiting Shillong can also reach Guwahati by Train from different parts of the
country. Bus, Taxi and Helicopter services are also available from Guwahati to
Shillong. To visit Shillong and its nearby places taxi and package tours are
also available for the tourist.
There are good hotels
located in Police Bazaar viz Hariom Hotel and other budget hotels are situated
in the other parts of Shillong city. Fooding and lodging are available to
tourist who visits Shillong. In spite of these hotels where budget
accommodation is available there are private hotels and restaurant where
fooding facilities are available to every type of tourist.
There are so many places
worth visiting in the Shillong city and other nearby places.
Tourist visiting
Shillong must see State Museum. Sweet fall is situated at a distance of 8 km
from Shillong. According to its name Shillong peak is situated at a distance of
10 km from Shillong. This place is a tourists place.
There is a very
beautiful lake in Shillong which is known as Wards Lake. This is situated in
the middle of the city. There is a Botanical Garden connected with this lake.
Lady Haidari Park is
also situated in the Shillong city. There is a mini Zoo for children. Along
with there is a beautiful fountain and swimming pool. There is also restaurant
where so many programs are organized for tourist in evening.
Polo ground is also
situated in Shillong city which is famous for its specialty. Shillong Golf
Course is also situated in Shillong city.
Cherrapunjee and Elephant Falls is situated at a distance of 56 km from Shillong. This is
famous for maximum rain in the country. There are other so many places where
Indian and foreign tourist visit every year.
The best time to visit
Shillong is from March to June and October to December.
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