  Meghalaya
is one of the country’s newest states with its capital
at Shillong. For long a summer retreat of the
British, the beautifully kept golf course and several
English country cottages testify to another influence
besides the local one. Beautiful lakes and falls, hillside
cottages, a large university, and the popular Bara Bazar
are quaint aspects of this town.
Shillong
The
place, the people and the climate all combine to create an
atmosphere to make Shillong an ideal holiday resort
throughout the year. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on
earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Area
:
Altitude : 1496 mts.
Climate (deg C) : Summer - Max 23.3, Min
15 ; Winter - Max 15.6, Min 3.9.
Clothings :
Languages spoken :
Season : Throughout the year.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION
- Air
: Nearest airport Borjhar (Guwahati), 129 kms from
Shillong, is connected with Calcutta. Umroi Airport,
31 km from Shillong, is also connected by Vayudoot
with Calcutta.
Fare: Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.1335 (Y), Rs.1841 (J).
- Rail:
Nearest Railhead is Guwahati (103 kms).
Fare: Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.688 (I), Rs.265 (II),
Rs.905 (AC-2A).
- Road:
By road Shillong to Calcutta-1184 kms, Darjeeling-690
kms, Gangtok-692 km, Guwahati-103 km, Kaziranga-294
km, Aizwal-430 km, Siliguri-578 kms, Manas-273 kms,
Agartala-499 kms, Kohima-469 kms, Itanagar-481 kms
etc.
- Local
Transport: Taxis are available on negotiable
rate according to distance.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
Ward
Lake- 1 km, Botanical Garden & Museum- 2 kms,
Meghalaya State Museum-1 km, Lady Hydari Park & Mini
Zoo- 2 kms, Crinoline Falls & Swimming Pool- 2.5 kms,
Wei Tdem (Sweet Falls)- 12 kms, Shillong Peak- 10 kms,
Elephanta Falls- 12 kms, Arunachal Pradesh Museum- 3.5
kms, Iewduh Bara Bazar- 1 km, Butterfly
Museum- 1 km, Bishop & Beadon Falls- 4 kms, Shillong
Golf Course- 6 kms, Polo Grounds- 5 kms, Umian Lake- 16
kms.
EXCURSIONS
Cherrapunjee
- 56 kms, Dwaki - 86 kms.
FESTIVALS
Shad
Sukmynsiem means dance with joyful heart. It is a thanks
giving dance, held in shillong in the month of April every
year.
ENTRY
FORMALITIES
Foreign
Tourist does not need Restricted Area Permit to visit
Assam,Meghalaya and Tripura.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE
(1)
Government of India Tourist Office, Utirot Sing Syiem
Road, Police Bazar, Shillong - 793 001, Tel : 22-5632.
(2) Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, MTC
Building, Top floor, Shillong - 793 001, Tel : 22-6054.
(3) Tourist Information Centre, M.T.D.C, MTC Building,
Shillong, Tel : 22-6220
(4) Tourist Information Centre, Government of Meghalaya, 9
Russel Street, Calcutta - 700 071, Tel : 29-0797, 29-1775.
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