SHILLONG CITY IN PICTURES - DAY TIME

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Although, the highways to reach Shillong from Guwahati are smooth and wide, being a city in the hills, the roads get considerably narrower towards, and in the the city itself. As such. lanes are often crowded with traffic. For instance, from Umiam Lake our pace slowed down to almost that of a snail's to reach the city center. However, its an experience in itself and I found Shillong to be a cute little hill-station. Being near to Ghy, I wouldn't mind going there again. Some City Shots!


the bridge cum road that goes to Upper Shillong...


the busy city outskirts, just before entering main city...


some directions around the city, military hospital, traffic point, air force ground...


the circle opposite Shillong Centre Point, decorated due to Christmas...


the crowded main city Centre Point, Shillong, connected by various lanes...


market area...near the the centre point...


a random traffic circle...


shillong traffic...due to narrow roads it gets conjested in no time...


shillong roads in the evening time...bumper to bumper...


encountered some more traffic as we start leaving the city...


bye bye Shillong...

Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake for its walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls include the Elephant Falls to the southwest. East of here, forested Shillong Peak offers city views.
Meghalaya or "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit, is a hilly state in northeastern India ( wiki ).

Address : Shillong, Meghalaya
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SHILLONG VIEW POINT - VISITING THE FAMOUS SHILLONG PEAK!

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On the same route, from Elephant Falls to Shillong Peak, it takes about 30 minutes. After my rather peaceful experience at the water-falls, it was time for little mountain adventure. What say?


came to the fork we had crossed earlier ( to Mawphlang ), racing to Shillong Peak...


passing by some tea gardens...they were small in size though...


how cool is this info...meghalaya produces tea too, albeit little...


after a while, we start going uphill...up and up...


passing by some cultivation at such high altitude, its amazing...


we have to cross this Air Force Station ~ do bring some ID along, just in case...


and after five minutes, we are there...the welcome sign...


its inside an air force compound, so its clean...as well as lots of trees...


the rates to enter near the cafe and souvenir shops...

and presenting ~ the view of Shillong Plateau ( city ) from the view point...

from left, and right...all angles! below are dense forests, beware...


moi, talking in the breeze and watching the views...


from top of one of the observation towers...


tourists love posing in khasi attire, don't they?


tamasha khatam, paisa hazam...aa ab laut chale...
I didn't spend a long time there, barely 20 minutes or so, because, except the view, there wasn't anything else to do. There was no snow either, although, it was December then. Its breath-taking no doubt, but it was time for me to head back, and see if there was anything else I could cover. I wanted to take a 5 pm Sumo back, because, once it gets dark its not advisable to travel in the hills. It was 2.30pm then and I still had over an hour to spare. Where do I head next?

A picnic spot, 10 km from the city, at the height of 6449 ft and 1965 m above sea level, Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong, overlook with esplanades & observation towers. It offers a breathtaking panoramic sweeping vistas of the entire Shillong City.
Meghalaya or "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit, is a hilly state in northeastern India ( wiki ).

Address : Upper Shillong Forest, Peak Viewing Point, Shillong, Meghalaya 793004
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OUTING TO THE BEAUTIFUL ELEPHANT FALLS, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA

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If vou are short on time, like I was, there are some quick attractions in Shillong you can visit. Of course, there are plenty more than these, maybe, better ones too, but these are what I covered in my day trip to Shillong, Meghalaya. I was back from Mawphlang ~ the sacred grove, hence, had only little time in hand. As Shillong Peak and Elephanta Falls were on the same route itself, I could cover them while returning. First was the Elephanta Falls, 12 kms from the city centre ~ enjoy :-)


Situated in upper Shillong, you pass this sign while going to Mawphlang...


the rates and some info about the falls...


as you walk inside, you start hearing the gurgles of water, that grows louder...

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my first view of the falls...tried touching it, naturally...


this is the first level, we go down the many many steps to the next level...


the 2nd level..of the falls...


and finally, the third and last level of the falls...


view from various angles...looks beautiful doesn't it?
After spending some time admiring the falls, I came back up to the surface. Climbing up the stairs can be bit tiring. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed my outing. It was a very peaceful experience.


since its a very popular tourist place, there are lots of stalls and visitors...


souvenir shops selling variety of things to collect back home...


a tourist family posed in traditional khasi attire for me...cute haan?

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Since, I had already eaten breakfast at Nongpoh in the morning, and again in Shillong ( that morning itself ) just before going to Mawphlang, I settled for some hot bhajiyas and tea! Too good these were....burp! burp!


Dramatic, multi-tiered waterfalls in picturesque surrounds, with an easy walking trail and stairs. 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.
Meghalaya or "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit, is a hilly state in northeastern India ( wiki ).

Address : Upper Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya 793009
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