"Shillong - 'Halfway To Heaven'" Shillong by anilpradhanshillong

Shillong Travel Guide: 76 reviews and 302 photos

Shillong - 'Halfway To Heaven'

Perched atop a plateau, Meghalaya is blessed with the widest range of scenic beauty imaginable. From the misty heights of Shillong peak (1965 mtrs) to the verdant low-lands of Garo Hills, this ‘Abode of the Clouds’, is easily an exciting all-season tourist destination. With dazzling vistas, intriguing caves, sacred groves and over 300 varieties of orchids, Meghalaya is a tourist delight where even the monsoons provide the exhilarating experience of being in the rainiest place in the world - Cherrapunjee. Nokrek peak in Garo Hills is 1412 mtrs high and is considered as a national biosphere. The capital of this unique nature-blessed state, Shillong, derives its name from ‘U Blei Shyllong’, the presiding deity of Shillong peak. Totally air-conditioned by nature, Shillong is truly a destination that is ‘Halfway to Heaven’.

Intro Updated Oct 25, 2010
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Original Buddhist Temple-Polo Area - Shillong

Original Buddhist Temple-Polo Area Off The Beaten Path (15)

Before India’s Independence, on May 24, 1918, the first Buddhist Temple in the entire North East was established as a... more travel advice

Headfirst Waterfall – Ksaid Lwai - Shillong

Headfirst Waterfall – Ksaid Lwai Off The Beaten Path (15)

Tucked away in a gorge, hidden from view, lies a scintillating waterfall, roughly 20 kms out of Shillong. You see the... more travel advice

Hole Hearted Stone - Mawjingieiet -... Off The Beaten Path (15)

On your way to the sulphur spring at Jakrem village in West Khasi Hills, you will come across a small hamlet, by name... more travel advice

Blue Heaven Falls Off The Beaten Path (15)

The ‘Blue Heaven Falls’ appears to be a closely-guarded secret. Located behind the Crinoline Falls and in the higher... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (5)
See All Women-Only Taxis on March 8th.
Things to Do (7)
See All Mawlynnong - A Trek - II
Shopping (2)
See All Cashew nuts from Phulbari, West Garo...
Restaurants (1)
'Momos' are a must in Shillong

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Written Aug 19, 2012

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brendareed Aug 3, 2012 at 2:55 AM

Anil~ I've enjoyed looking at your hometown. It looks absolutely gorgeous with all the waterfalls. You've done a spectacular job on your pages and the level of detail is awesome. Just not sure I want to try a taxi in your town ;-) Thanks for sharing! ~Brenda
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angiebabe Aug 1, 2012 at 11:50 AM

nice to see your area - very beautiful with lots of nature
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RickinDutch May 14, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Excellent tips and photos! Been a while since I've read of someone's hometown that is written so well that I want to go visit. Thank you for taking the time to do it well.
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wise23girl Apr 16, 2012 at 2:13 AM

Written just as if you were a professor of English....I love the hole hearted stone and cashew nuts
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yumyum Mar 24, 2012 at 2:59 AM

You certainly live in a very beautiful area :-) Now, I must check on a map where exactly these hills lie...Ah, the closest I've been was Dhaka... Excellent page!
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lynnehamman Oct 1, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Excellent Shillong page with well written and informative tips.
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WStat Sep 19, 2010 at 2:30 AM

Hi Anil ! I like your tips re Nightlife and - especially- on Shared Taxis! It must be a very special experience sor any traveller ! Greetings from Vienna, Austria!