The romantic city of Shillong is one of the most important tourist attractions in the northeast. Due to its striking resemblance to the Scottish Highlands, it is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East". The name of the city derives from "Leishyllong", a superpower or god believed to live on Mount Silom, overlooking the city. Nestled in the cradle of tall pine conifers and pineapple bushes, the rolling terrain of the west is a constant source of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes add color to this mountainous city.
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya State, located in the eastern part of the state. The city is located at an altitude of 1,520 meters (4,990 feet) above sea level and stretches for approximately 6 kilometers on an elevated. It is located on a plateau with the Umiam Canyon to the north, the huge Diengiei mountain group to the northwest, 1,823 meters (6,077 feet) above sea level, and the Assam Valley on the northeast. The Umshyrpi and Umkhra rivers eventually merge to form the Umiam River, which irrigates it. Silom is 104 kilometers from Guwahati, 295 kilometers from Kaziranga, 578 kilometers from Siliguri, and 658 kilometers from Darjeeling. Summer weather is hot and humid. The monsoon comes in June and it rains almost until the end of August. The winter is very cold
Shillong was a small village until 1864 when it became the new civil station for the Kasi and Jaindia Mountains. It has been the summer capital of East Bengal and Assam for many years. In 1874, Assam was established as the Chief Commissioner of the province and was chosen as the capital of the new government. An earthquake in 1897 destroyed the city and it was necessary to rebuild it completely. In January 1972, Shillong became the capital of the newly established Meghalaya state.
Shillong has a pleasant climate throughout the year and can be visited throughout the year. March and April are summer, but the weather is good. There is no overheating, and the summer is mostly mild, with temperatures between 24 ° C and 15 ° C. This time is very suitable for sightseeing and other activities.
Rainfall from June to September varies from medium to heavy rains. This is when the waterfall looks more impressive and Shillong looks greener.
July is the wettest month. Although sightseeing was a bit difficult at the time, the hotel offered discounts.
The rain stopped in October and the weather began to cool. November marks the beginning of Shillong winter. In winter, the temperature drops to 2 ° C. If you like the cold in winter, this is a good place for honeymooners and vacationers. When the night is very cold, bring enough wool.