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| About Shillong Tourism |
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Shillong
is the picturesque district headquarters of the East Khasi Hills and
one of the northeast's most popular hill stations. Its stunning natural
setting enshrouded in mists, broken by sunny days, urge you to venture
into the green hillsides to spend wonderful moments in the outdoors. In 1876, the English set about separating the province of Assam from Bengal.
The English of the Raj-era had an uncanny instinct for uncovering some
of the most delightful secrets of our mountain ranges and when they
came upon this little mountain village (at the time a part of Assam)
they set about replicating a bit of Scotland here for themselves in
these beautiful highlands. First they established a garrison township
of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, because of its strategic location
between the Surma Valley of Bangladesh and the Bramhaputra River.
Then, they very quickly started converting it into a sprawling civil
base, complete with churches, Victorian bungalows with |
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| Reviews on Shillong travel(What people have to say) |
 abhi, Kolkata | 14th October 2008
Shillong-heaven in the clouds
| Overview of the destinationShillong is one of the best hill stations I have visited till now- really 'home of the clouds' in the true sense of the term.Our Food, sight-seeing and shopping Besides site seeing in Shillong town go for daily excursions by taxi to well known places like Cherapunji, Mawsinram, Northiang, Mynenglong. According to Shillong tourism Activities & things to do Those who are nature-lover its good to enjoy scenic beauty on basis of daily excursions by taxi. D1: Site seeing in Shillong, D2: Cherapunji-Mokodok view Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Finally its nice to stay at Umium lake resort for one/two days, the beauty of the lake is far better than the much hyped Dal-lake | Vikas, Indirapuram, GZB | 27th May 2007
Shillong
Even while we were 5 kms from Shillong, I had an inkling that I am | | Read full review... | Subhasree, Pune | 1st March 2007
The Road through the Land of the Clouds
In November 2006, I undertook a bus journey through Meghalaya- the 'Land of the Clouds'. | | Read full review... |
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 Opinion about Hotel | | Opinion about Hotel Anetoland shilong | | | Tips at Shilong & cherapunjee | Hi Friedns,
I am travelling to Shilong with my Parents in Mid Oct. Plan is to stay 3 night at Shilong and 3 night at Cherapunjee.
Can you advise me on the options at the Both the places,
1. Sight Seening
2. To do at Shilong and at Cherapunjee
3. What can be purchased ?
4. What cuisines we can taste ?
Can we cover something on the way to cherapunjee from Shilong ? 
Thanks,
Hritu | | | Swastik Hotel | | Could I know what is the facility of that Hotel and the rate of the hotel as per room or as per head? Is it best for couple? | |
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Experience Meghalaya (Theme holidays in Meghalaya) |
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Raj Mohanty had always wanted to see the rainforests of the Northeast and the rare animals that were found the...
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| Articles and Blogs | | Shillong Portal - In this portal, you will find information on all aspects of Shillong. Discussions on varied issues that Shillong faces in the form of bulletin boards, forums and mailing lists. | | Shillong, East Indian Hill Station - The romantic city of Shillong has been one of the important tourist destinations in the northeast. | | Official Websites | | Government of Meghalaya - Meghalaya Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Meghalaya Tourism - Meghalaya Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Meghalaya Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Meghalaya, List of Tourist Guides in Meghalaya and Transportation in Meghalaya.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Shillong with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Where the Clouds come Home - Meghalaya is the place where the clouds come home. |
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