Shillong is a hill station and the capital of the state of Meghalaya. Being situated in the far extremity of eastern India, it is out of the tourist circuit of most Indians. It is however a lovely place and was the summer capital of the composite state of Assam. Credit for building Shillong must go to the British who liked the place immensely as it reminded them of Wales.
Reaching
One can reach Shillong easily. Thus people from even South India and the West should have no problem as far as access is concerned. Foreigners one can land at any international airport at Delhi, Calcutta and Mumbai and fly to Barapani. This is the name of the Shillong airfield and is 20km from Shillong. You can also travel by train to Gauhati which is the nearest rail head and is 104 km from Shillong. Once you land at the airport or the railway station, you can take a taxi or luxury bus to Shillong. The journey time is about 3 hours from Gauhati, while the drive from Barapani should take 45 minutes as the road traverses mountains and thick jungles.
One can reach Shillong easily. Thus people from even South India and the West should have no problem as far as access is concerned. Foreigners one can land at any international airport at Delhi, Calcutta and Mumbai and fly to Barapani. This is the name of the Shillong airfield and is 20km from Shillong. You can also travel by train to Gauhati which is the nearest rail head and is 104 km from Shillong. Once you land at the airport or the railway station, you can take a taxi or luxury bus to Shillong. The journey time is about 3 hours from Gauhati, while the drive from Barapani should take 45 minutes as the road traverses mountains and thick jungles.
The Eastern Command
Shillong itself is a quaint hill station situated at a height of 5000 ft. It is cosmopolitan with a large numbers of Bengalis and Marwari’s resident here. Many North Indians who have married local girls are also resident here. The Nepali’s also form a significant section. It is worth knowing that Shillong is the Headquarters of the Indian Air Force Eastern Command.
Shillong itself is a quaint hill station situated at a height of 5000 ft. It is cosmopolitan with a large numbers of Bengalis and Marwari’s resident here. Many North Indians who have married local girls are also resident here. The Nepali’s also form a significant section. It is worth knowing that Shillong is the Headquarters of the Indian Air Force Eastern Command.
Accomodation and Sight Seeing
Accommodation is not a problem at Shillong. One can opt for the four stars Pine Tree hotel or the many Budget hotels. There is also the tourist lodge of the Meghalaya Tourism. Shillong has a number of tourist spots. There is an excellent lake where one can hire a boat for a ride. In addition there is the Burra Bazaar that is manned by Marwari’s.
Accommodation is not a problem at Shillong. One can opt for the four stars Pine Tree hotel or the many Budget hotels. There is also the tourist lodge of the Meghalaya Tourism. Shillong has a number of tourist spots. There is an excellent lake where one can hire a boat for a ride. In addition there is the Burra Bazaar that is manned by Marwari’s.
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