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Yearning for a short and dumpy weekend trip? Then why not opting for such a place where one gets the perfect adoration of nature along with untainted freshness. Shillong has typically been in the hotlist of the holidaymakers since years. With time, the scenario is changing pretty briskly and the evolvement has actually initiated the visit of innumerable nature lovers.
How to reach: You can board any North Bengal bound train from Howrah, Sealdah or Kolkata station and get down to Kamakhya railway Station. The total duration of the journey is approximately 19 hours. From there cars are easily obtainable. If you are travelling by flight, you need to get down at Guwahati airport and from there you can take a cab or rented car to reach Shillong. Buses are also available at a fixed time. Bus fares are pretty less than any other means of transport.
Where to stay: There are many reputed hotels and lodges along with guest houses to secure the stay for the tourists in Shillong. The hotels are safe and secure for the vacationers of Shillong. Most of the hotels are located in a place called Police Bazar. But apart from that there are many smaller lanes where hotels can be slightly pocket friendly.
Places to visit: Shillong has offered you a wide number of places to visit within a very short span of time. It is best to plan accordingly and move with diligence. Mawlynnong, Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Mawsynram, Shillong peak, Ward’s lake, Don Bosco Museum, Lady Hydari Park, David Scott Trail, Sweet Falls, Seven sister’s falls are the vibrant magnetisms in Shillong. Apart from these there are many other museums, church and falls that can be very pleasant and entertaining to the tourists. The best time to visit the hills is definitely winter season but you can plan rendering to your opportuneness.
