Hill Stations In India

Meghalaya Shillong Hill Station

History

Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It is famous as a tourist destination. It was the capital of Assam before independence and even after that. When statehood was attained by Meghalaya, Shillong was decided to remain as the capital. Shillong’s altitude is 1496 meters higher than the sea level. It has motor able roads to reach every corner. This hill station is originally named after a peak. There are a lot of legends related to the name of the hill station. Some people say that it has derived its name from a young boy whose name was Shyllong and it is said that a virgin mother gave birth to him in mysterious situations. Bisi was the village where he was born. People worshipped him because people truly believed that he was God and the phrase “Kot Shillong” also belongs to this legendary story. It means “ To bring Peace in time of Catastrophe , Danger or misfortune.

In 1864 Shillong achieved conspicuous importance. In 1874 it was made Assam’s capital. It remained the capital for around a century till Meghalaya was made a separate state. In 1897 a heart throbbing earthquake shaked  Shillong’s grounds. On September 1949 the king signed the merger agreement. On November 11, 1975 Nagaland’s Governor LP Singh signed the Shillog Accord. On 4 July 2008 the Indian Institute of Management was established here.

How To Reach

You can take a flight, a train, or a bus to reach Shillong

By Air

Guwahati is the closest airport to Shillong and it is only 100 kilometers away from Shillong. Guwahati is connected to many important cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Agartala, aizzwal, Imphal etc. if one is traveling from Kolkata to Shillong then one can take a flight to umroi airport at Shillong. International Tourists can have access to Guwahati from Delhi or Kolkata.

By Bus

There are many government and private buses that run from Shillong to Other important cities of Meghalaya. You can avail any of these to reach Shillong.

By Train

Guwahati not only has the closest airport but also railway station. If someone is traveling to Shillong availing the railway services then Guwahati is the closest stoppage which is just around 100 meters away from Shillong.

Places To Visit

Golf Club

From 9 holes in 1889 it was developed into a Golf- Course with 18 holes. This Golf Club is also known as “Gleneagle of the East” and is Asia’s second largest Golf-club.

Ward Lake

The Ward Lake is a zigzag lake with an island. There is a bridge that connects the main land with the island. The joy ride of the lake, governor’s house with pine trees and botanical garden attract tourist here.

Butterfly Museum

Wankhae & Co developed Riatosomithiah’s Butterfly museum which is a very fascinating attraction.

State Museum

Captain Williamson Sangma State Museum reflects the Meghalaya’s culture & the tribal society’s life style. This place exhibits things linked with culture of the state arms, handicrafts, plants and animals, and archeological objects.

Weather And Best Time To Visit

The summers of Shillong face a minimum temperature of 15°C maximum temperature of 24°C. The summers stretch between Marc