Places To Visit In Shillong

8 km
from city center 1 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Named after an Elephant like stone at its foot, the Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East. These falls consist of three mesmerising falls in succession. It is a great stopover destination before one heads for further journeys into Meghalaya.

4 km
from city center 2 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

At the height of 6449 ft or 1965 m above sea level, Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls as well as of the Bangladesh plains. A telescope is available for tourists to get a bird's eye view.

10 km
from city center 3 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Umiam Lake is a mesmerizing man-made reservoir surrounded by East Khasi Hills. It is famous for boating and water sports along with a stunning sunset view. The lake was formed after a dam was constructed to generate hydroelectric power.

1 km
from city center 4 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Police Bazar is the major market of Shillong, and a popular shopping haunt. In addition to an array of restaurants, hotels and big brand stores, the Police Bazaar also has a flea market section selling traditional handicrafts stores, exquisite Meghalaya merchandise, regional apparels, junk jewellery and the like.

3 km
from city center 5 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Perched on the East Khasi Hills, Laitlum Canyons is a less explored but one of the most picturesque tourist and trekking destinations in Shillong. This exotic viewing site offers the best panoramic views of the whole of Meghalaya embraced by the majestic hills and valleys. Visit Laitlum Canyons either during sunrise or sunset.

2 km
from city center 6 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Hailed as Asia's largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures, the Don Bosco Museum is the house of the beautiful culture and tradition of North East India. It has 16 laid out galleries that showcase artefacts, paintings, figures significant to the Northeastern culture.

1 km
from city center 7 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Lying in the centre of Shillong city, the Ward's Lake is an artificial lake surrounded by a prolific green garden Also known as the Polok Lake, it is usually flocked by couples, picnickers and locals. The main highlight here is the paddle boating.

5 km
from city center 8 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Sweet Falls is one of the steepest and the most mesmerizing falls in the country. The sound of gurgling water, chirping birds, the feel of the falling water and the lush greenery - all together just take your breath away. It is a popular picnic spot surrounded by verdant greenery. There is also a butterfly museum a mini zoo nearby.

42 km
from city center 9 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Mawlynnong is a small village situated around 90 km from Shillong in the East Khasi Hills. It was declared as the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 by Discovery India which certainly makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations. Mawlynnong is also famous for its living root bridges.

2 km
from city center 10 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Located in the East Khasi District, 6km from Shillong Cantonment, the Spread Eagle Falls are considered to be the widest in all of Shillong. It gushes down steep hills, towering three sides into a massive pool of water which is ideal for the tourists to sit and lounge by.

36 km
from city center 11 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Named after David Scott, a British officer, the David Scott Trail is an old and one of the most popular trekking routes in Meghalaya. It is a 16 kilometres long trek that stretches from Mawphlang to Lad Mawphlang.

30 km
from city center 12 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Some 78 km away from Shillong, a unique giant rock made out of red granite, Kyllang Rock is a giant dome placed in the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. It is said to have a special magnetic field that makes sure that people don't fall off it. It is popular for rock climbing and trekking.

2 km
from city center 13 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

One of the most famous tourist spots of Shillong, the park is dedicated to the first lady of the province - Lady Hydari. This sprawling park encompasses a wide variety of flora along with a cute mini zoo housing 73 species of birds and over 100 reptiles.

44 km
from city center 14 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Currently the wettest place on earth (tough competition with Cherrapunjee), Mawsynram receives 12m of rain annually. The generosity of mother nature can be easily seen and experienced with the fresh air, blue skies waterfalls and lush greenery.

11 km
from city center 15 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

At 1343m above sea level, an ideal location to meet nature. Sohpetbneng means 'navel of heaven' in the local language and is truly heaven - with the breathtaking view of Shillong it offers.

43 km
from city center 16 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Mawjymbuin Cave is situated in Mawjymbuin village in Mawsynram (the wettest place on earth) in Cherrapunji and is a religiously significant site. Made of calcareous sandstones and having numerous stalagmites (formed as a result of calcium carbonate depositions, weathering and dripping of mineral enriched liquid), the 209-metre high cave is of special interest to geologists who conduct special researches here. The Mawjymbuin Cave is also thronged by naturalists, photographers, pilgrims and tourists alike.

2 km
from city center 17 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Located in the Bara Bazaar area of Shillong, Rhino Heritage Museum is dedicated to the army personnels, military weapons and war missiles and rifles. The museum gets its name from the pink coloured rhinoceros sculpture installed outside the premises. Among other exhibits, the highlight is the display of the weaponry of the Japanese army.

2 km
from city center 18 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

A serene forest in the Malki region of Shillong, Meghalaya that is locally called Khlaw Malki, the Malki Forest is a popular amongst locals and tourists who want to take a break from the city and spend some time amidst nature. The forest is an excellent place to get some exercise, admire the flora and fauna and to just relax.

20 km
from city center 19 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Mawphlang, home to Meghalaya's Sacred Forest, is a beautiful village situated 25 kilometres away from Shillong. It is famous for its sacred groves and is home to the Khasi Heritage Village which was built to showcase the traditional lifestyle of the Khasi Tribes.

1 km
from city center 20 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

The Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, also known as the Laitumkhrah Church is one of the most beautiful churches of Shillong. The church with its towering arches and big stained-glass windows has two levels: a chapel and a huge cathedral.

1 km
from city center 21 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

The museum, a great attraction for tourists, exhibits vast collection of artefacts of tribal era and a collection of ancient scriptures. The museum is situated within the State Central Library complex at Laichumiere and is managed by the government of Meghalaya.

8 km
from city center 22 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Situated in the Upper Shillong area, Air Force Museum is a brilliant display of the country's defence forces, especially the Air Force and learn about the defence history. A great place for adults and children both, the museum has aircraft models, uniforms of pilots, miniature models of missiles, rockets, machinery, technology demonstrations of the Indian Air Force- Eastern Command along with pictures of Indo-China war and Indo-Pak war.

40 km
from city center 23 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Plunging from a height of 315 meters, Nohsngithiang Falls are another wonder that Cherrapunjee has to offer to its visitors. Also known as the Seven-sisters falls, Nohsngithiang is an absolutely amazing sight to behold.

1 km
from city center 24 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Also known as Entomological Museum, Butterfly Museum in Shillong is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. Situated on the Riatsamthiah Jaiaw, near Christian Academy School, the museum houses an extensive collection of vibrant butterflies, moths, beetles and other insects. The museum also cultivate butterflies for commercial purposes.

2 km
from city center 25 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Crinoline Falls, also called the Blue Heaven Falls, is a stunning waterfall situated near Lady Hydari Park in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is an absolute treat for nature lovers as it is situated amidst the forest and makes for a breathtaking view and a great swimming experience.

45 km
from city center 26 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Jakrem is a famous hot water spring of sulphur, located about 64 km from Shillong. The sulphur springs is believed to have curative medicinal properties. The site has slowly developed into a health resort.

10 km
from city center 27 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Situated on the western side of Shillong, is 6200 ft in altitude, this peak is just 200 ft shorter than the tallest peak in Shillong, Shillong Peak. For a height of about 1000 ft, the gradient of this peak is very steep and precipitous which makes for excellent mountain climbing.

1 km
from city center 28 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

There are innumerable museums in Shillong. The Arunachal State Museum, Meghalaya State Museum, Wankhar Entomology Museum, The Butterfly Museum and the Rhino Museum - there are so many, each as wonderful as the previous one.

26 km
from city center 29 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Named after the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, the Khasi hills are famous for housing the Sohra or Cherrapunjee scarp, one of the regions with highest annual rainfall in the world, and the prevalent use of living root bridges seen in this region. The Nongkhum island, the second largest river island of Asia, is also located within this spectacular area.

46 km
from city center 30 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Part of the former Jaintia Kingdom, the Jaintia Hills is a land of majestic hills filled with rich natural vegetation and mineral deposits situated in Meghalaya. The Jaintia Hills is home to one of the most beautiful waterfalls of India, the Krang Suri Falls and the fascinating Nartiang Monoliths.

157 km
from city center 31 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Situated close to the Indo-Bangladesh Border, the Garo hills get their name from the Garo tribe who inhabit the area. The Nokrek Biosphere reserve, one of the most important national parks with international importance, is located in this nature-rich area. The hills are also decked with splendid waterfalls, enriching the environmental coherence of the place.

1 km
from city center 32 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

All Saints Church is constructed on the Kacheri Road in Shillong. One among the oldest churches in the city, this was built during the British Raj and boasts of colonial style architectural finesse. The church was a whole wooden structure and is busiest during the routine Sunday masses.

5 km
from city center 33 out of 33
places to visit in Shillong

Situated in the Mawshbuit Village in Shillong, Ever Living Museum is a privately owned museum depicting the love for nature, culture, tradition, posterity and history. An ethnographic museum, it houses the objects of the hill tribe of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills and is divided into three sections.