{"id":5048,"date":"2018-06-11T12:46:17","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T07:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=5048"},"modified":"2019-05-16T16:08:56","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T10:38:56","slug":"planning-one-day-shillong-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/planning-one-day-shillong-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Shillong: One-day trip planner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shillong is a beautiful hill station and a capital city of the Meghalaya state of India. If you have only a day\u2019s time to spend in Shillong, you can visit the following places-<\/span><\/p>\n

Shillong View Point<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Shillong<\/a>
Courtesy: www.flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a mountaintop with a scenic view of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Meghalaya 793004, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting time:<\/b> 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, 35 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Cathedral<\/a>
Courtesy: arjunpuriinqatar.blogspot.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a 20th-century cathedral with stained glass windows and ancient architectural style. <\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/b> +91 96137 86126<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 45 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Don Bosco Square, 5 minutes walk<\/span><\/p>\n

Don Bosco Square<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Don<\/a>
Courtesy: in.pinterest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 45 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Lady Hydari Park, 5 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Lady Hydari Park<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Lady<\/a>
Glimpse of Lady Hydari Park of Shillong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a scenic garden with ornate plants and a mini zoo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Lower Lachumiere, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting time:<\/b> 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Elephant Falls, 25 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Elephant Falls<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Elephant<\/a>
Courtesy: www.youtube.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a multi-tiered waterfall in a natural surrounding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Upper Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya 793009, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Nohkalikai Falls, 1 hour drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Nohkalikai Falls<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Nohkalikai<\/a>
Courtesy: indianwanderers.wordpress.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located close to Cherrapunji, Nohkalikai is the highest waterfall in Meghalaya and tallest plunge waterfall in India. <\/span><\/p>\n

Plunge waterfall<\/i><\/b>– Water descends vertically, losing contact with the bedrock surface.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

More about types of waterfall- <\/span>wikipedia<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya 793108<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also <\/span>book a cab in Shillong<\/span><\/a> and enjoy hassle-free sightseeing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Route plan<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"One<\/a>
Courtesy: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Useful Links-<\/b><\/p>\n

Shillong: A food tour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

5 Amazingly beautiful places to visit from Shillong<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Easy ways to reach Shillong<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Shillong: A cultural tour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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