Shillong also known as “Adobe of clouds” is the capital as well as popular hill station of Meghalaya is situated 1496m above sea level with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6449 feet. The city lies in the centre surrounded by hills filled with lush greenery, fresh air and pollution free environment. The city is just 100kms from Guwahati along NH40 and has hills.
Shillong - Best time to Visit
The best time to visit Shillong is September to May as the weather is pleasant and lesser rainfall. Monsoons bring heavy rainfall so it might be very difficult to travel in such weather. But immediately after Monsoon the peaks and waterfalls come to life. From October to February starts the winter season which observes a dip in temperature to 20 C, the place is popular holiday destination for honeymooners.
Shillong - Best time to Visit
Shillong is also called “Scotland of the East” by the European tourists due to the striking resemblance of rolling hills around the city. Famous tourist attractions include lakes like Umiam and Wards; Elephant, sweet and spread eagle waterfalls, museums (art, indigenous) as well as Entomological (butterfly) museums for Lepidopterist and Police Bazaar which is the economical centre of Shillong.
If you are looking for hotels in Shillong, OYO is there to provide you with the most premium services like any 5 star hotels in Shillong. If you want to shop tribal arts, traditional khasi dress, you can search OYO hotels in Shillong Police Bazaar area and also enjoy the local food delicacies. OYO also provides budget hotels which are equivalent to 3 star hotels in Shillong with a difference of not getting low on facilities. You can book your OYO hotels in Shillong and access all tourist attractions along with good hospitality service. Have a Delightful Stay!
Events in Shillong
Autumn Festival: October The Autumn Festival of Shillong is a cultural extravaganza, immensely popular among tourists and residents alike. It is a perfect platform for the quaint town to showcase and celebrate its culture. The three-day festivity is packed with a number of activities. People participate in kite flying competitions, fishing competitions and golf tournaments. The fashion shows organized by the Government give an impetus to budding designers who cut out creative designs from indigenous fabric. Apart from the fashion show, other highlights are the food festival featuring scrumptious dishes, a wine festival and a flower show. Many musicians and rock bands also perform, adding further appeal to the festival. Save the dates in October and be a part of this grand festivity. Book your OYO today and celebrate the festive spirit of the State
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Questions and Answers
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What are some of the budget and premium accommodation options in Shillong?
Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya is a hill station and the weather is pleasant all year round. The temperature of Shillong goes down to 2o C in the winter and 24o C is the maximum temperature in summer. The city experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoon and thus, should be avoided. Month-wise, the best time to visit Shillong is from January to June and September to December.
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How can I book homestays in Shillong?
Shillong is known as the Scotland of the East. The stunning snow-clad mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and landscapes will leave you mesmerized. If you want to stay in Shillong, definitely consider booking gorgeous homestays in Shillong from OYO Home. These are spacious homestays in Shillong overlooking some of the greatest views in Shillong.
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What can tourists do in the city?
Shillong is a beautiful city with something for everyone. Being a mountain city, Shillong has many adventure sports that can be explored. Here you can enjoy everything from rafting to paragliding and also stay in a tree house if you like. Shillong is a good place to be if you are looking for nightlife and some authentic rock music. Other than that you can take leisure walk in and around the city, go boating, trekking, checkout Nokrek National Park, play golf, shop in the local markets and enjoy some mouth-watering local delicacies.
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What is the best food that you can eat here?
When in Shillong, you must make an effort to eat only the local food. Also, have multiple meals in a day to fit in all the dishes that you can eat here. The street food in Shillong is excellent and you can find some really amazing new dishes in both vegetarian and no-vegetarian sections. Some street food dishes that are a must try are thupka, khauswey, port roast, jadoh, pork momos, tungrymbai, pukhlein and jalebis. Some of the good places to eat that you should try are Sao Aiom, Jadoh, Trattoria, Café Shillong, Police Bazar, The Rice Court and Laimu.
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Is the city covered by metro/bus network? What is the best way to travel across the city?
Shillong does not have a metro network but is well connected by bus. The city has two types of buses: the Bazar Bus which is used by the villagers to come to Shillong and Shillong City Bus is ideal for tourists. Both of these are very economic but they are very slow. You also have an option of hiring a taxi which can also be shared. You can also rent them for the whole day.
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How to reach Shillong?
Shillong can be reached by train, road and air from all the major nearby cities. This city has an airport, so you can directly fly into the city. The nearest railways station to Shillong is in Guwahati which is 104 km from Shillong. Once you get down at Guwahati, you will have to take a taxi or a bus run by Meghalaya Transport Corporation.
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Which are the 5 must-visit places in Shillong?
Shillong is full of places that you should visit but there is only so much one can cover during a vacation but the following places are a must visit.
Umiam Lake
Elephant Falls
Shillong Peak
Mary Help of Christian Cathedral
Laitlum Canyons
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Where to shop in Shillong?
Shillong has a great shopping scene with amazing street markets clubbed with some really good malls and old shops. Some very famous shopping points are Shillong Night market, Police Bazar, Bara Bazaar, Rebecca’s Thrift Store, Meghalaya Handloom and Handicraft Emporium.