The place, the people and the climate all combine to create an atmosphere to make Shillong an ideal holiday resort throughout the year. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong.
GENERAL INFORMATIONArea :
Altitude : 1496 mts.Climate (deg C) : Summer - Max 23.3, Min 15 ; Winter - Max 15.6, Min 3.9.Clothings :Languages spoken :Season : Throughout the year.TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION ·
Air : Nearest airport Borjhar (Guwahati), 129 kms from Shillong, is connected with Calcutta. Umroi Airport, 31 km from Shillong, is also connected by Vayudoot with Calcutta.Fare: Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.1335 (Y), Rs.1841 (J).
· Rail: Nearest Railhead is Guwahati (103 kms).Fare: Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.688 (I), Rs.265 (II), Rs.905 (AC-2A). · Road: By road Shillong to Calcutta-1184 kms, Darjeeling-690 kms, Gangtok-692 km, Guwahati-103 km, Kaziranga-294 km, Aizwal-430 km, Siliguri-578 kms, Manas-273 kms, Agartala-499 kms, Kohima-469 kms, Itanagar-481 kms etc. · Local Transport: Taxis are available on negotiable rate according to distance. PLACES OF INTERESTWard Lake- 1 km, Botanical Garden & Museum- 2 kms, Meghalaya State Museum-1 km, Lady Hydari Park & Mini Zoo- 2 kms, Crinoline Falls & Swimming Pool- 2.5 kms, Wei Tdem (Sweet Falls)- 12 kms, Shillong Peak- 10 kms, Elephanta Falls- 12 kms, Arunachal Pradesh Museum- 3.5 kms, Iewduh Bara Bazar- 1 km, Butterfly Museum- 1 km, Bishop & Beadon Falls- 4 kms, Shillong Golf Course- 6 kms, Polo Grounds- 5 kms, Umian Lake- 16 kms.EXCURSIONSCherrapunjee - 56 kms, Dwaki - 86 kms.FESTIVALSShad Sukmynsiem means dance with joyful heart. It is a thanks giving dance, held in shillong in the month of April every year.