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Shillong,
the capital of the 21st State of the Indian Union - Meghalaya derives
its name from the manifestation of the creator called U Shylong.
Situated at a height of 5,000 feet on a plateau of gentle hills,
there is a striking similarity between the mountain scenery of the
Khasi Hills and those of Scottish Highlands. The city has been aptly
named as the Scotland of the East. One of India's premier hill stations,
Shillong enjoys a bracing climate throughout the year. Free from
population, dotted with gardens and surrounded by pine groves, Shillong
is the ideal destination for both short, exhilarating visits or
long and leisurely holidays, away from the hustle and bustle of
city life.
The city is one of the few hill stations with motorable roads all
round. It has an abundance of natural scenic beauty and serves as
an ideal holiday resort throughout the year.
Shillong is connected by a good arterial road with the rest of the
country through Assam. The nearest rail-head (104 kms) being Guwahati.
An Airbus / Boeing whisks a tourist from Calcutta to Guwahat in
an hour's time. Regular flights are also available from Delhi. Various
forms of transportation are available from Guwahati Airport to Shillong.
The Road (NH 37) runs through awesome scenery, cliffs on the right
and gorges on the left, together with murmuring rivulets, swift-flowing
streams and gurgling waterfalls. The journey is an exciting and
refreshing experience, especially as one approaches Umiam Lake-a
massive expanse of captive water nestled among pine-clad hills.
The Meghalaya Transport Corporation, Assam Transport Corporation
and a number of Private Tourist Busesply hourly service, between
Guwahati and Shillong. The distance is covered in just over 3 hours.
In addition, private tourist taxis, Sumos, and Maruti Vans are also
available. All these forms of transportation start from just outside
the Guwahati Railway Station.
Shillong,
the capital of the 21st State of the Indian Union - Meghalaya derives
its name from the manifestation of the creator called U Shylong.
