Shillong is a beautiful hill station and a capital city of the Meghalaya state of India. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Shillong, you can visit the following places-
Shillong View Point
It is a mountaintop with a scenic view of the city.
Address: Meghalaya 793004, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, 35 minutes drive
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
It is a 20th-century cathedral with stained glass windows and ancient architectural style.
Address: Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India
Contact: +91 96137 86126
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Don Bosco Square, 5 minutes walk
Don Bosco Square
Within a walking distance from Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians church, Don Bosco Square is a bustling town square with multiple shops and eating outlets.
Address: Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Lady Hydari Park, 5 minutes drive
Lady Hydari Park
It is a scenic garden with ornate plants and a mini zoo.
Address: Lower Lachumiere, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001, India
Visiting time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Elephant Falls, 25 minutes drive
Elephant Falls
It is a multi-tiered waterfall in a natural surrounding.
Address: Upper Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya 793009, India
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Nohkalikai Falls, 1 hour drive
Nohkalikai Falls
Located close to Cherrapunji, Nohkalikai is the highest waterfall in Meghalaya and tallest plunge waterfall in India.
Plunge waterfall– Water descends vertically, losing contact with the bedrock surface.
More about types of waterfall- wikipedia.
Address: Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya 793108
Time to spend: 1 hour
You can also book a cab in Shillong and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing.
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