Shillong
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The hill capital of Meghalaya, with pine forests, lakes, waterfalls and colonial-era buildings, and a lively music culture.
Hill stationEast Khasi Hills districtBest time to visit: October to May
Highlights
- Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls
- Ward’s Lake and Lady Hydari Park
- Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures
- Police Bazar and Iewduh (Bara Bazar), one of the oldest markets in the region
Significance
Shillong was the capital of the undivided province of Assam in British times and became the capital of Meghalaya when the State was formed in 1972. Its cool climate and rolling hills give it the nickname ‘Scotland of the East’.