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Shillong, The Popular Indian Hill Station |
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Shillong is a capital of Meghalaya which sits at an altitude of 496 mts above sea level and was carved out of Assam. Shillong is the best place to spend your vacation amidst the natural beauty surrounded by forested hills. This pollution free city with its best climatic conditions makes the city an ideal destination for the travelers.
Shillong is a picturesque city which is dotted with numerous falls, pine trees and high rise forested mountains and hills make this place an abode of peace and tranquility. Shillong in Meghalaya is a number of museums and churches, which are largely frequented by the travelers. The attractions are Shillong's scenic beauty, parks, waterfalls and the panoramic views.
Prime Attractions of Shillong
Lum Nehru Park: This Park lies adjacent to the orchid lake resort in one of the surrounding spurs, there is a charming park. Besides beautiful lawns and flowers, there is also an orchid-house and an aviary.
Kyllang Rock: On the road from Mairang to Nongkhlaw lies a massive single granite stone at great height known as Kyllang Rock. It presents an appearance of a circular dome with a diameter of about 1,000 ft.
Beadon Falls, Bishop Falls & Elephant Falls: The Beadon Falls, Bishop Falls, and Elephant Falls, set amid fern-covered rocks, are popular waterfalls and picnic sites here in Shillong.
Ward Lake: This man made lake lies right in the heart of the city. The lake, built by Chief Commissioner William Ward in 1893-94, is a picture book lake complete with white wooden Japanese like bridge and fishes that throng to feed on Channa (Chickpeas).
Nurseries: To sample the delights of Shillong, the best way is to opt out of the tourist route and amble around. Walk through lanes saddled by cute cottages, walk into nurseries in the upper Shillong areas and ask for the exotic orchids and the unique carnivorous plant - the Pitcher Plant.