What To See In Shillong

Shillong is a charming place nestled in the north-eastern part of India. It has power to capture you completely and engross you in its ultimate beauty and splendor. From the places of scenic beauty to man made attractions and shopping centers in Shillong, it continues to be an amazing and fascinating place for the tourists. If you are wondering what to see in Shillong, go through this article. Following are the places worth seeing in Shillong-

Butterfly Museum

This museum shows the rarest and best species of butterflies and moths. Here you can have and insight of the l8festyle of these delicate mortals.

Beadon Falls

These waterfalls are rarely dried up. They are covered by luxuriant forests. The 100 feet high waterfall makes you hold your breath at the magical splendor of the nature.

Elephant Falls

These unique falls fall at two successive locations. This natural uproar of waterfalls makes one feel out of the world at the very sight and the whole atmosphere created by the magic of the waterfall.

Botanical Survey of India Orchidarium

This botanical garden is preserving and searching about the rare and various species of vegetation and that too especially of the region of Meghalaya.

Bishop's Falls

These falls are considered to be the identical twin of the Beadon Waterfalls as both of them fall down the very same escarpment into a gorge.

Shillong Peak

Crinoline Falls

This natural beauty cascades down the lush forest land. A puddle created by the waterfall that has been turned into a swimming pool.

Lady Hydari Park And Zoo

This park was named after Lady Hydari-wife of the Governor of Assam. This miniature of zoo has some well bred and perfectly grown rose beds. It is a unique combination of a park, flower beds and zoo.

Umiam Lake

At Umiam Lake a huge hydro-electric dam has been come up across the Umiam River stream. It is a nice tourist spot having water sports and adventure facilities. The lake is also known as Barapani (Big Water).

Shillong Golf Club

The splendor of this club brings it into comparison with 'Glen-eagle Course' of the U.S. it is considered to be the first Golf Course in India having 18 holes.

Sweet Falls

These are situated close to Happy valley. The place is an ideal one for relaxing during weekends and entertaining tourists.

Meghalaya State Museum

This museum displays the tribal cultural diversity and lifestyle in Meghalaya, especially the Khasi tribe.

Spread Eagle Falls

These falls are also known as Sati Falls. Among all the waterfalls in and around Shillong, these are considered to be the widest.

Bara Bazaar

Bara bazaar is also called lewduh market. It has a lot of products of Meghalaya that you can get at reasonable cost.

Ward's Lake

The beauty of Ward's lake /Polok's lake is result of efforts of a prisoner who requested the jail-warden for the same. This lake has a beautiful bridge and is a perfect place to spend quality time with family.

Other than above mentioned places, fishing and shopping in Shillong can also give you a nice time. There are good shopping centres in Shillong that will provide you the stuff of Meghalaya to keep with you to cherish the memories of the time spent in Shillong. Waterfalls in Shillong make the main attraction of this city. You now know what to see in Shillong, so hurry up and visit the places in person to discover their actual beauty and importance.