About Shillong
Serving as the capital city of the Indian state of Meghalaya, Shillong is a beautiful hill station popularly known as the ‘Scotland of the East’. Owing to its abundant natural beauty and soothing weather condition all around the year, the city is one of the country’s most remarkable tourist destinations. It is home to numerous stunning waterfalls, beautiful golf courses, fascinating museums and clear lakes. Also referred to as the ‘Music Capital of India’, it hosts a plethora of lively music festivals throughout the year.
Tourist attractions in Shillong
Shillong houses several breath-taking places and spectacular attractions such as All Saints Cathedral, Elephant Falls, Police Bazar, Laitlum Canyons, Shillong Peak, Mawphlang, Ward’s Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Lady Hydari Park, Sweet Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Diengiei Peak and Sohpetbneng.
Things to do in Shillong
Take part in various adventure sports like kayaking, skiing and scooting at Umiam Lake. Visit Lewudh Market to delve deeper into Shillong’s local culture. Go trekking along the David Scott Trail. Enjoy a horse-riding trip to the Shillong peak. Camp under the stars in the lush Mawlynnong rainforest. Try your hand at golf at Shillong Golf Course. Go for an exciting rock-climbing adventure at East Khasi Hills.
Airport in Shillong
Also known as Umroi Airport, Shillong Airport is a civilian airport situated at Umroi, at a distance of 30 km from Shillong. Passengers can board a number of domestic flights with IndiGo from this airport.
- Airport Address - Shillong Airport Road, Umroi, Meghalaya- 793103
- Airport IATA Code - SHL