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(Shillong is also spelled as Shilong)
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Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya takes its name from the deity Shyllong or Lei Shyllong. This city used to be the capital of Assam for over century since 1874 till Meghalaya became a separate state. The cit is based on an n elevated swathe which lays almost 1500 mtr above the sea level. The city is picturesquely located within the Umiam ravine from north and the Diengiei hills from the north-west making this city a prey to natural blessings as well as vagaries (incessant rains during June- September). One such incident almost wiped out Shillong from the face of earth in 1897 when a strong earthquake destroyed the city. The hard working people of Meghalaya reconstructed the city completely.

Shillong was born in the laps of nature and offers every one of its bequeathed element for exploration to the wanderlust. The amazing series of waterfalls, the mystic mountain peaks, crystal clear water lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and zoo; Shillong has a different façade for everyone. Though the weathers Gods remain aloof during peak winters and summers the region offers its best face in March, April, September and October not necessarily in that sequence.

The itchy feet may decide to venture a little farther and discover the limestone caves the oldest Presbyterian Church. If a 4.5-km-long limestone cave and the wettest place on the planet do not satisfy you then chances are that nothing else would ever do so. The People of Meghalaya are extremely courteous and friendly and any interaction with them is bound to end in a laughter riot. These wonderful people are full of life and the same is reflected in the products they offer. The hand-woven shawls, cane works, handicraft decoration and the special orange flower honey; each one of these offerings is special and unique.
[F#] Shillong-Dawki Landscape
[F#] Shillong-Dawki Landscape
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Hotels in Shillong
Budget Hotels Rosaville Cottage
Star Hotels Hotel Polo Towers, Hotel Center Point, Hotel Pegasus Crown, Hotel Alpine Continental
Weather
Tuesday

High: 23°
Low: 10°
Wednesday

High: 21°
Low: 12°
Thursday

High: 21°
Low: 12°
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dayahun even though I'm far aiso I remember my own evergreen (LOVE U SHILLONG THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE U )
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sonali i love shillong..even if i m far away, i still miss my home town..there is no other place like shillong......its one of the happening place................luv u shillong
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MRS. SUCHISMITA ROY ITS AMMAZING ...................................
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jay prakash nayak thanks jfor information
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an its amazing isnt it?...how much shillongites love shillong.....it really is "heaven on earth"...:-)
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sam ferero Its a rocking place yarrrrrrrrrr. I luv Shillong............muh ahhhhhhhhhhhhh...............
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falguni hi,shillomg is one of the most beautiful places on earth.i am really lucky to get a chance of visiting that place...........
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manohar This is the real beauty of India.we are very lucky that we got birth on this land,,after watching out all photos i cant wait to visit shillong..hopefully in september last....really niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Riff Raff Hey, I think one of the pics of water-falls has been wrongly captioned as Elephanta Falls. It should be Bishop Beadon Falls__ the one with the high drop.
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