The romantic city of Shilong is one of the important tourist destinations in the northeast. It is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East” due to its striking similarity with the Scottish highlands. Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya as well as the District headquarter of East Khasi Hills District.

Umiam Lake – Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani (Big Water) is a spot around 15 Km from Shillong where a massive hydro-electric dam has been constructed across the Umiam river stream. The Lake is popular for the Water Sport and adventure facilities that it offers. Kayaking, Water cycling / scooting and boating are a few of the facilities available at the Umiam Lake.

Lady Hydari Park – A popular spot both with locals and tourist, it is located in the heart of the city with an abundance of plants and flowers. The best months to see the flowers in bloon are April and October.

Ward’s Lake – A beautiful manmade lake named after Sir William Ward, the then, Chief Commissioner of Assam. A beautiful little lake with short garden walks and boating facilities – this is a popular spot for both local and visiting tourists.

Cathedral Catholic Church – In the heart of the city, there stands a beautiful cathedral of Roman Catholics dedicated to Mary Help of Christian.

Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures – A three-in-one Institution combining a museum with a research and publication centre, for promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of North East India – a unique fusion of all the sister states under one roof. Its seven floors represent the seven states of North East India.

Golf Course – Shillong Golf Course one of the oldest and best natural golf course in the world is considered to be the “Gleneagle of the East” by the United States Golf Association and Museum. The site where the Golf Course is located provides a scenic view. It was set in an undulating valley covered with thick groves of pine and rhododendron trees at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a 9 (nine) hole course and later converted into a 18 (eighteen) hole course in 1924.

Elephanta Falls – 12 kms on the outskirts of the city the mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks.

Shillong Peak – An ideal picnic spot, 1965 metres above sea level and 10 kms from the city, offers a panoramic view of these country side, and is also the highest point in the State.

Cherrapunji (Full Day) – Cherrapunji is Located on the eastern side of India, Cherrapunji has pristine beauty, as these hills are not yet exploited. It is the only place in India that experiences monsoon throughout the year. High above the hazy valleys and foaming rivers, hidden in the rolling clouds and perched on an headland, lies Cherrapunji, 4,500 ft above the sea level. Cherrapunji, locally and officially known as Sohra, in the north eastern state of Meghalaya is a spectacular location with the year-round rain. This is a stunning location and the year-round rain earned Cherrapunji coveted entry long ago into the Guinness Book of World Records as the wettest place on earth, the place where the rainfall can be recorded in feet rather than in millimeters. In Cherrapunji you can see Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Eco Point, Mawsmai Caves.

Optional sightseeing with additional cost

Mawsynram (Full Day) – The winding roads of the hilly terrain with scenic view of the picturesque snow covered ranges, orchids blooming over treetops and gentle streams rushing out to meet roaring waterfalls, are breathtaking for every wanderlust who make their way to Mawsynram. Another breathtaking, wondrous place of Meghalaya, Mawsynram is a small village in the Khasi Hills about 56 kilometers from Shillong. It is reportedly the wettest place recording the highest rainfall of 11.872 meters but since it has no meteorological department in the area, Cherrapunji is still officially considered the place recording world’s highest rainfall. 

Mawlynnong (Full Day) – Mawlynnong Village has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India. It is situated 90 kms. from Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Mawlynnong nestled in the pristine hill state of Meghalaya, is along the India-Bangladesh border. This cute and colourful little village is known for its cleanliness. Discover India magazine declared the village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003.

Everyone makes it a point that dirt and waste are not thrown everywhere. All the waste from the dustbin is collected and kept in a pit, which the villagers use as manure. The villagers are now on a mission to ban plastic. The village with cent per cent literacy is conscious and they are spreading the message of conservation and protection of the forest. Locals plant trees to ensure that the virgin forest is kept intact and also replenished.