-| Shillong Tour | -
Shillong
is the capital of the state and also known as" the Scotland of the East" , It
is situated at the altitude of 1496 meters The area is surrounded by pine trees
and there are several good walks in the area.
The places of interest are -
WARD'S LAKE, LADY HYDARI PARK, CRINOLENE FALLS, STATE MUSEUM, BUTTERFLY MUSEUM,
SHILLONG PEAK, ANGLICAN GRAVEYARD & UMIAM LAKE ( excellent spot for fishing
& boating )
Places Around Shillong -
Cherrapunji is 58 kms from Shillong, until recently it was the wettest place
on Earth with annual rainfall of 1150 cm, Near Cherrapunji lies the 4.5 kms
long cave of Krem Mawmluh.
Mawsynram is 55 kms from Shillong. Mawjymbuin caves is the attraction of
this place & it is the wettest place on earth and there are some hot water springs
at JAINTIA HILLS ( 66 kms from Shillong ).
Garo Hills is famous for its deep caves.