Elephant Falls is a sight to behold and can be visited with family on a picnic or with friends for a weekend outing. The waterfall got its name from a rock at its bottom that appears like an elephant. Three separate cascades from these wonderful waterfalls enveloped in lush greenery that the surrounding area features.
One of the most iconic sites in the entirety of Meghalaya, Umiam Lake is a perfect spot for leisure and rejuvenation. It is a reservoir that was built on Umiam River in the 1960s and has been a treat to visitors’ senses ever since. In addition to the lake being a popular picnic spot among locals and tourists visiting Shillong, the scenic beauty of the vast lake with azure waters is truly enchanting and makes it an ideal spot for landscape photographers.
If you love heights for the panoramic views they offer, Shillong Peak will easily become your favourite spot once you stare at the unending green expanses from up here. The peak has an altitude of 1962 meters which makes it an amazing mountaintop overlook point from where you can relish some magnificent views of the entire city of Shillong.
Just a 45-minute drive away from the city of Shillong, Laitlum Canyons is one of the priceless gems bestowed upon the region by nature. Laitlum literally means ‘The End of Hills’ and the panoramic vistas you can enjoy from here justify the name given to it.
A visit to Police Bazar is a must when you are in Shillong, especially if you are a shopaholic. Whether you want to try some tasty local and international delicacies, you want to shop clothes, you want to buy some local handicrafts, or you are looking for a budget hotel to crash in, Police Bazar is the place which will cater to all your needs.
One of the best places to learn about the tribal culture and cultural history of Meghalaya is the Don Bosco Museum. The museum features an impressive collection of indigenous articles and artefacts that depict the cultural richness of the region which gives overlook to the whole of North East India.
The Shillong Peak is located 10 kilometres away from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. As the name suggests, this is a viewpoint with a height of over 1962 metres above the sea level. This is also the highest point of Shillong and comes with some of the best views of the entire city. Shillong Peak has a mild climb to the top and it is believed the have gotten the name from the tribal deity Lei Shyllong.