The capital city of the north eastern state of Meghalaya, this beautiful hill station rests at an altitude of 1496 metres and is popularly referred to as the Scotland of the East, owing to the cascading waterfalls and undulating hills surrounding it. Abound with several interesting places to visit, we tell you our pick of the top 10, ranging from cultural hotspots to the most stunning sights. Keep your travel plan very flexible in Shillong as weather is at her wanton best in this land of cloud and sunshine. Rain and sunbeams play hide and seek here and your plan might get affected by the unforeseen and unannounced arrival of a shower. So when the rains recede, pay a visit to Shillong Peak to enjoy the view of a city that has just been given a refreshing bath; climb up to Elephant Falls; take a walk down history at the Shillong Golf Course and reminisce about the colonial era; offer prayers at the Shillong Cathedral and shop your heart out in Police Bazaar.
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