The Capital of Meghalaya, Shillong, is situated at an altitude of 1491 metres above sea level. Home to various waterfalls, parks, rolling hills and picturesque forms of land, it is rightly known as the 'Scotland of the East’. Check your Shillong to Kolkata flight status prior to your journey on goIndiGo.in or the mobile application.
Things to do in Shillong
Boating facilities available at the Umiam Lake and Wards Lake can give a very relaxing & breath-taking experience.
David Scott trail is a beautiful one-day trekking experience at Shillong which is a relishing sightseeing adventure that is exceptional.
Tourist attractions in Shillong
Elephant Falls: Considered one of Shillong's most beautiful places to visit, it is the city's most spectacular waterfall.
Don Bosco Museum: It features art galleries, large collections of handicrafts, clothing, ornaments, and weapons used by different North-East Indian tribes.
Lady Hydari Park: The park consists of an expansive garden with beautiful rose beds and play areas for children. Inside the park, there is a mini zoo with more than 73 bird species and 100 reptile species.
Places to Shop in Shillong
The Police Bazaar is one of Shillong's most popular shopping and cultural spots. Everything can be found here, from food items to souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, and electronics. There are quite a few emporiums here, few of them are Meghalaya Handloom and Handicrafts Development Emporium, Purbashree and Khasi Emporium which are good for purchasing handloom products and traditional clothes.
Best time to visit Shillong
April to June: The best time to visit Shillong is during the summer months as the weather is pleasant.
October to February: Post rainfall Season, when the weather begins to cool down, is also a good time to visit the city.
Mode of transport in Shillong
Buses and taxis are the available options to travel within Shillong. There are several taxi-stands across Shillong. The Meghalaya Transport buses are also affordable options to travel within city limits.
Weather in Shillong
Shillong remains cooler throughout the year unlike for cities located in the plains. The temperature in summers goes up to a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius and lowest during winters can be as low as 6 degrees Celsius. The monsoon season from June to September usually have heavy incessant rains.
Airport in Shillong
Shillong has one airport— Shillong Airport also known as Umroi Airport, it is located 25 km away from the city. Shillong Airport has a single terminal, one boarding gate and it only operates domestic flights.
Address: Shillong Airport Road, Umroi
Code: SHL