Known as the Scotland of East, Shillong is a wonderful city located in the Meghalaya state of India. To compliment your Shillong trip, you can also plan visiting some of these north-east Indian cities.
Guwahati
Guwahati is a beautiful city along the banks of the Brahmaputra river. It is also the largest city in Assam. Guwahati is an education hub of the region. In Guwahati, you can visit the places like Kamakhya temple, Umananda island, Assam state museum, and Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.
Distance between Shillong and Guwahati: 99 kilometers, 3 hours drive
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Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji is located in the Meghalaya state of India. It is known for receiving the highest rainfall in India and also for the living root-bridges made from rubber trees. It is truly a paradise for nature lovers. Some great sites in the city include-
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Thangkharang Park
- Kynrem Falls
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Daiñthlen Falls
- Double root bridge
Distance between Shillong and Cherrapunji: 54 kilometers, 2 hours drive
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Here is The Indian Express take on the life in Cherrapunji.
Tezpur
Located on the banks of river Brahmaputra, Tezpur is known as the cultural capital of Assam state of India. The city is also the cleanest city of Assam.
It is a perfect example of an emerging civilization amidst nature. The city attracts tourists from across the world with its green charm. Some of the notable sites of Tezpur are-
- Bhairabi Mandir
- Padum Pukhuri
- Agnigarh
- Mahabhairab Temple
Distance between Shillong and Tezpur: 244 kilometers, 5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Shillong to Tezpur
Pynursla
Located on the Eastern side of the Khasi hills, Pynursla is a village town in the Meghalaya state of India. Homing natural scenic beauty and tribal inhabitants, Pynursla is a great getaway for a peaceful vacation in the lap of nature. In the vicinity, you will find Laitlyting and Mawlieh worth visiting.
Distance between Shillong and Pynursla: 51 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Shillong to Pynursla
Nongpoh
Nongpoh is an administrative district of the Meghalaya state of India. It is also the agricultural town and you will find betel leaves, nuts, pineapple, litchi, etc. growing ample in the region. While in Nongpoh, do visit Phrut Dak Lake and enjoy row-boating in the muddy Brahmaputra river stream.
Distance between Shillong and Nongpoh: 51 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive
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