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Maghalaya
Famous for distinct mountain forests
Tour to Shillong- Nearest Places
Jul 16th
Near to Shillong
Jakrem (59Km.)
Situated 45 miles from Nongstoin (through Mawthawpdah) and 59-km from Shillong, has a sulfurous hot spring water, believed to have medicinal properties. People can have a bath here and experience a refreshing sensation.
Ranikor (120Km.)
About Nongstoin 156-km and 120-km from Shillong is one of the best fishing. Fishermen can row upstream where Kynshi Jadukata Rilang converge and enjoy fishing for golden Mahseers enormous pride of fishermen and other species like the golden carp, silver carp and common carp are available here. The surrounding cliffs and clear blue water added to the scenic beauty of the place.
Shillong Peak (10Km.)
For a panoramic view of the city, the best bet is high in Shilling 1965 m, the highest point in the state and 10-km from the city. On a clear day, the whole of Shillong extends below it before disappearing into the distant blue-green hills. And on a clear night, it is a jeweled carpet twinkling of an Arab tradition.
Significance – Shillong
Capital Of Meghalaya.
General Information – Shillong
Location
Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
Main Attraction
Ward Lake, Shilling Peak, Beadon Falls, Bishop Falls.
Best Time
April To May And September To November.
Activities
Trekking
Shillong has very recently joined the bandwagon of adventure tourism. The Project Division of Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation has identified two trekking routes and backed up with exclusive photos, maps, trekking equipment and tents, all available in the Office of MTDC on Polo Road.
The part of five days of walking and bus travel Cherrapunjee partial and seven days of walking Umlyng (expandable to ten days if they want to continue until Mawlyndep) exposes the hiker pine and mixed forests, bamboo forests and interesting rock formations, exotic ferns and vines, trees, a pride of wild orchids and wildflowers. more …(Book Trekking Tours)
Water Sports
Otherwise, if you’re into water sports, the complex serves Umiam Lake boats, water scooters, skiing and sailing facilities supported by the comforts of the Orchid Station lake. Sport fishing is another activity that can delve into here, but Ranikhor is truly a fisherman’s dream come true! For the less adventurous, to the right of Ward Lake in the heart of Shillong, has rowboats and paddle boats in abundance. (Watersports Tours)
A golfer’s paradise
For those who wish to combine your holiday with a bit of sport, golf club and golf course with 18 holes. It is the third oldest course in the country, called the “Gleneagle of the East” by the United States Golf Association Library and Museum. The club is a throwback to the old world charm reminiscent of the British.
Teer – The Local Sport
If local sport, you’re looking for, try “Teer.” The ancient art of archery has become the addictive Teer, or legalized gambling. Betters continue to wage their money in the number of arrows of the archers shoot at the end of the day. And those who hit the bulls-eye to go home richer.
Tour to Shillong-Main Attractions
Jul 16th
Main Attractions
Anglican Cemetery
Ancient cemeteries lovers will enjoy Rilbong Anglican cemetery, with headstones dating from the past, including soldiers killed in the Lushai campaign in Mizoram.
Beadon Falls, Elephant Falls and Bishop Falls
Beadon falls and falls to the bishop, on the road in Guwahati Mawprem, north of 3 km and the Elephant Falls, set amid fern-covered rocks south of 12 km, are popular waterfalls and picnic sites, and accessible taxi.
Botanical Garden
Visit the “sacred groves” or virgin forests. The closest is the sacred Mawphlang as it is by traditional religious sanctions. The forest is so sacred that even a dead leaf can not be removed from the area. With the sanction of religion, it is certainly a brilliant way to preserve the ecological system.
Iewduh – Shopper’s Stop
Lewduh Take a walk through the main bazaar run mostly by women, under the administrative supervision of the State Mylliem. While here, local holiday in the sight, smell and taste. And splurge on amazing cane and wood products.
Rock Kyllang
On the way Nongkhlaw Mairang to find a single granite stone high Kyllang known as Rock. It presents an aspect of a circular dome with a diameter of about 1,000 feet
Lady Hydari Park
It is perfectly landscaped Lady Hydari Park flames roses and flowers of almost every variety even as weeping willows bend in water bodies that house pelicans and the like. There is also a mini zoo and museum with colorful butterfly species retained for sale and to posterity.
Lum Nehru Park
Next to the station of orchids in a lake near spur, is a delightful park. In addition to beautiful gardens and flowers. There is also an orchid house and an aviary. There are plans to build an aquarium and commissioning music sources nearby.
Nurseries
To sample the delights of Shillong, the best way is to choose the tourist trail and wander around. Walking through the lanes saddled cute cottages, enter the nursery in upper Shillong areas and ask for exotic orchids and carnivorous plant only – the carnivorous plant.
Rengthiam Falls
At a distance of 15-km from Shillong in Shillong – Jowai road is the awe-inspiring Rengthiam Falls. Located in the town mawlyngad, 2 kms. Far in pepbah, this spectacular waterfall untouched in its natural beauty and environment will give visitors the thrill of visiting the unknown in this unique corner waiting to be discovered.
Sohpetbneng Pico
Located at an altitude of 1343 m, 20-km from Shillong, regarded as sacred by the people Hynniewtrep, is in the midst of a panoramic view on the merits of the sacred forest. This’Navel-of-heaven’according Khasi mythology is a heavenly peak which offers to fill the spiritual void and emptiness, to those who seek and desire solace and peace of mind.
Spread Eagle Falls
Situated on the outskirts of the city, is a brilliant cascade, which resembles an eagle with outstretched wings. Therefore, the name spread eagle falls. The falls is quite steep cliffs on three sides with a lovely pool far below – a means to establish the nature of reassuring calm. The falls is locally known as “Urkaliar” or falling into Ka Liar slipped.
State Museum
Meghalaya State Museum is in Lachumiere, has exhibits representing tribal customs and a collection of ancient writings weaker than other parts of India.
Timing: In the summer – Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 4:30 in winter – 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Closing: – 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Entry: Free State Museum of Meghalaya, in Lachumiere, has exhibits representing tribal customs and a collection of ancient writings weaker than other parts of India. Timing: In the summer – Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 4:30 in winter – 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Closing: – 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
Lake Thadlaskein
Located 56-km from Shillong and 8-km from Jowai off NH-44, this captivating placid lake is a popular picnic resort. According to tradition, the followers of Jaintia Chieftain U lance Nangli dug the lake. The chief was a vast difference of opinion with the king of Jaintiapur, the Earstwhile Jaintia Kingdom which is currently the Jaintia District of Bangladesh.
Ward Lake
And if nature’s bounty was not enough, Shillong boasts of an artificial lake- Ward’s lake – right in the heart of the city. The lake, built by the Commissioner General William Ward in 1893-94, is a picture book lake complete with a white wooden Japanese as a bridge and fish that feed throng to Channa (chickpeas).
Tour to Shillong- An Introduction
Jul 16th
About Shillong
Scotland Of The East
Situated at an altitude of 1,496 m, this hill known junior season is also called the ‘Scotland of the East’. What exactly it has in common with Scotland maybe a matter of discussion, but most of the population – and Jaintia Khasis – boats of a clan system that some day rival Scottish clans!
As the winds car up in the nearby Guwahati Assam, 103-km away, the floor, dirty, dusty plains give way to hills that rise slowly and winding. No sharp and sudden assault on the senses. The charm of Shillong to start work gently but effectively. The road winds through lush green forests, seeping into the senses as the heady wine.
Ward Lake, Shillong, Meghalaya Even before the effect disappears Umiam Lake, Shillong spreads its lush green rolling hills, houses hidden in its folds with a dash of old world cathedrals and churches and towns with names picturesque as ‘Laitumkrah’, ‘Sunnyhill’,'Lachumiere’,'Mawalai’,'Nongthymiah’and ‘Pokseh’.
Khasi-Pnar Tribes Homeland
Shillong, the home of the Khasi tribe Pnar has its origin in rooted myths. The most common legend traces the name of a young mythical Shillong, U Shillong, a young supernatural born out of immaculate conception of a virgin mother named Lir U Shillong or grows naturally and is the presiding deity of the city . The phrase “Khot Shillong” (Call Shillong) is a mantra of prayer in difficult times.
Another legend involves the Shillong deity, a supernatural being and his beautiful daughter who went on to become the “Pahsyntiew” (attracted by the flowers) mother, the queen of the kingdom Shillong after her marriage to a local youth Nongiri Kongor.
Deployment of nature
The legends may have vague roots, but few doubt that nature has been only partial in Shillong is concerned. Tall pines and gurgling mountain streams, breathtaking waterfalls that go with the name of Elephant, Crinoline, sweet drops, and the Bishop and Beadon twin. Then there are the lakes and gorges and caves combine to make Shillong tourist’s delight.
