VISIT TO SHILONG

Shillong: Scotland  of  East

                    The capital city of Meghalaya as well as the District headquarter of East Khasi Hills District.The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity and is situated at an altitude of 1,491m above sea level.

Lady Hydari Park

Lady Hydari Park

                  

     A popular spot both with locals and tourist, it is located in the heart of the city with an abundance of plants and flowers. The best months to see the flowers in bloon are April and October.

 Ward's Lake

Wards lake

                 A beautiful manmade lake named after Sir William Ward, the then, Chief Commissioner of Assam. A beautiful little lake with short garden walks and boating facilities - this is a popular spot for both local and visiting tourists.

Cathedral Catholic Church

Cathedral Catholic Church

                In the heart of the city, there stands a   beautiful cathedral of Roman Catholic dedicated to Mary Help of Christian.

 

 Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum

Williamson Sangma State Museum

                 For those interested in ethnic tribal culture and tradition this Govt. Museum under the control of Art and Culture Department offers insights to the lifestyle of the people. This museum is in the State Central Library complex where monuments for the great patriots of the state had been erected besides the statue of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Spread Eagle Falls

Spread Eagle Falls

                  Located within the Shillong Cantonment, on the outskirts of the city, lies a sparkling waterfall which looks like an eagle with wings spread. Hence the name Spread Eagle Falls. The falls is locally known as Umkaliar or the falls into which Ka Liar slipped. A soothing setting amidst the calmness of nature - a treat to the eyes.

 Elephant Falls

Elephant Falls

                     12 kms on the outskirts of the city the mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells ofern-covered rocks. At a short distance beyond the falls, there are two smaller falls which are none the less beautiful and captivating. These are the Wei Iaplam Falls and the Wir Phang Falls.

Shillong Peak

Shillong Peak

                     An ideal picnic spot, 1965 metres above sea level and 10 kms from the city, offers a panoramic view of these country side, and is also the highest point in the State. Obeisance is paid to U Shulong at the sanctum 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.