Guidelet: Traversing The East Khasi Hills

A travel guide to Shillong, Meghalaya, India | Target Market: families, students, backpackers, youths, buddies | A travel guide by: Saheli Sen Gupta

Shillong is a little place in the North Eastern nook of the vast expanse of India and a truly breathtaking small town with scintillating natural beauty.
Traversing The East Khasi Hills", a travel guide to Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Shillong, Meghalaya, India


Elephant Falls

Why visit:

Magnificent falls fueled by several smaller falls.Beautiful product of natural beauty.

a day option
at Upper Shillong


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Elephant Falls, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Bara pani lake

Why visit:

Best place for a picnic or a bonfire. Amazing natural landscapes.

a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at Shillong


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Bara pani lake, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Lady Hydari Park

Why visit:

Small quaint park with a mini zoo attached to it.

a day option
at Shillong


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Lady Hydari Park, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Shillong Peak Point, Shillong

Why visit:

Highest point in the state. A very good picnic spot. Pristine natural beauty.

a day,lunch option
at Shillong


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Shillong Peak Point, Shillong, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Cherrapunji

Why visit:

Second wettest place on Earth. Living bridges made of trees. Beautiful caves.

a day option
at Shillong


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Cherrapunji, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Noh ka likai falls

Why visit:

Tallest plunge waterfall of India. Lush green hills and beautiful forests.

a day option
at Sohra


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Noh ka likai falls, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Mawlynnong

Why visit:

Cleanest village in Asia. Infamous for its live bridges and enchanting natural beauty.

a day,lunch option
at Sohra


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Mawlynnong, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Mawsmai caves

Why visit:

Nohsngithiang Falls which is the fourth highest waterfall in India.

a day option
at Mawsmai


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Mawsmai caves, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Kynrem falls

Why visit:

Three tiered waterfall. Beautiful hilly area for a walk in the lap of nature.

a day option
at Mawsmai


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Kynrem falls, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Ward's Lake

Why visit:

Beautiful gardens, ornamental bridges, alluring natural landscape. Boating facilities available.

a day option
at Salonsar Mansion Rd


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Ward

Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture

Why visit:

Some very unique artifacts, interesting information about all of North East.

a day option
at Salonsar Mansion Rd


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Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Butterfly Museum

Why visit:

Large collection of bees, moths and other entomological stuff. Only kind in India.

a day option
at Butterfly Museum, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793001, India


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Butterfly Museum, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

All saints church

Why visit:

Beautiful architecture. Peaceful surroundings.

a day option
at Butterfly Museum, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793001, India


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All saints church, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Bishop and Beadon Falls

Why visit:

Three tiered waterfall.

a option
at Shillong


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Bishop and Beadon Falls, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Iewduh

Why visit:

Largest open market in North East. Large collection of local handicrafts and other things. Colourful adventure.

a day option
at Shillong


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Iewduh, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Shillong

Why visit:

First Cathedral of the Mission of Assam. Has an underground church. Life size monument of Calvary inside.

a day option
at Shillong


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Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Shillong, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Laitlum Canyons

Why visit:

Amazing trek, full of orchids. Perfect for nature photography.

a day option
at Laitlum Canyons, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793001, India


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Laitlum Canyons, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Sacred Forest

Why visit:

Beautiful forest. Great picnic area. Sacred to the Khasis.

a day,lunch option
at Laitlum Canyons, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya, 793001, India


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Sacred Forest, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Botanical Garden

Why visit:

Amazing collection of orchids. Some very rare and exotic kinds can be found here.

a day option
at Shillong


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Botanical Garden, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Motphran

Why visit:

Memorial. Amazing architecture.

a day option
at Shillong


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Motphran, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

golf fields

Why visit:

First Indian golf course with 18 holes. Paradise for golf lovers.

a day option
at Shillong


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golf fields, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Chrysalis the Gallery

Why visit:

Vast collection of art from all over the country.

a day option
at Police Bazaar, Shillong


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Chrysalis the Gallery, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum

Why visit:

Great collection of historical and ethnic cultural importance of the region.

a day option
at Police Bazaar, Shillong


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Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Police Bazaar

Why visit:

Main Street and entry point to the town. Has everything important.

a day,lunch,dinner option
at Shillong


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Police Bazaar, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Thangkarang Park

Why visit:

Bird sanctuary. Close to waterfalls, several orchid gardens. Perfect picnic spot.

a day,lunch option
at Shillong


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Thangkarang Park, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

eco tourism park

Why visit:

Home to several indigenous orchids. Beautiful surroundings.

a day option
at Shillong


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eco tourism park, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India

Sweet Falls

Why visit:

Best waterfall in the area.

a day option
at Shillong


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Sweet Falls, a tour attraction in Shillong, Meghalaya, India


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