Shillong Hills Tour | Hill Station Shillong Holidays Package

OVERVIEW- Born in the laps of nature, Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and is the home to numerous waterfalls. The exciting mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and the zoo are the key reasons why people visit Shillong. Apart from the natural beauty, Shillong also acts as the gateway to Meghalaya, the state famous for heavy rain falls, caving, tallest waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and amazing people and culture. For its climate and unique topographical features the British referred Shillong as the Scotland of the East.

GUWAHATI- Considered to be the gateway to North East India, Guwahati is the largest city in the region. It is situated between the southern bank of Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau. Dispur, a part of Guwahati, serves as the capital of Assam. The hill ringed, green wooded, river bordered urban centre was also known as Light of East in the ancient times. Popularly also known as City of Temples as the temples are perched on hills or on hillsides which offer panoramic view of the vast Brahmaputra as well as the bustling city.

SHILLONG- Shillong is popularly known as the Scotland of the East and is famous for its picturesque rolls of hills, abundance of flora and fauna and its music culture. The Capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the major hill station in North East India. The British loved this place so much that they had established its Capital for Eastern Bengal and Assam.

Tour Destination: Guwahati - Shillong - Guwahati

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: GUWAHATI - SHILLONG

Welcome at Guwahati Airport. Drive to Gateway of Meghalaya - Shillong. Enroute visit

UMIAM LAKE- As per the legends, two heavenly sisters decided to make their way to Meghalaya. However, one of them had reached the destination and the other could not due to some reason. So the former could not trace out her sister and started crying with her broken heart. She cried so much that and a lake was formed with her tears. Locally known as Umiam Lake, Barapani means vast waters.

Today it becomes a hub for the water sports activities such as speed boats, sailboats and water scooters. It is enveloped by lush green East Khasi hills and offers some of the best panoramic sights for nature-lovers.

Continue your drive and later transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure or you can go for a leisure walk around the place.

Overnight at Hotel

DAY 2: SHILLONG

After breakfast visit Shillong, Scotland of the East

ELEPHANTA FALLS- Named after an Elephant like stone at its foot, the Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East, situated next to Shillong. It is a tourists' paradise with three layers of the falls accessible to the layman from different vantage points. At Elephant Falls one can get very close to the falls and enjoy its serenity and might.

SHILLONG PEAK - Shillong peak is Meghalaya's highest peak in the Himalayas. It is at an altitude of 1965 meters above the sea level. It is the best destination for the nature lovers. It is said that the Shillong is named after this peak. The view from the peak is breathtaking as it defines the Shillong city and the view of the Himalayas.

WARDS LAKE- A pretty artificial lake surrounded by gardens is an ideal evening get away! Also known as the Polok Lake, it is usually flocked by couples, picnickers and locals. Boating and fountain dancing are big activities of this place.

GOLF COURSE- Shillong Golf Course is considered to be the "Glen-eagle of the East" at the United States Golf Association Museum. It was set in a valley at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a 9 (nine) hole course and later converted into an 18 (eighteen) hole course in 1924 by Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes.

MAHADEV KHOLA DHAM- Believed to be about 150 years old, the Mahadev Khola Dham is a cave temple popular with Shiva devotees. It is believed that the Shiva Lingam placed here was discovered by the Subedhar Major of the 8th Gurkha Rifles when he was exploring the area after he saw it in a dream.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: SHILLONG - GUWAHATI

Day free for leisure and later depart at airport/station to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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