Shillong (Best Honeymoon Destinations In India)

Shillong (Best Honeymoon Destinations In India)

Shillong (English pronunciation: /ʃɪˈlɒŋ/; Khasi: Shillong) is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smallest states in India and home to the Khasis. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet (1,496 m) above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet (1,966 m). Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with population of 143,007 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, Shillong is known as "Scotland of the East."

Places of interest

Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Wards Lake, Shillong Golf Course, Motphran, Shillong Peak, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Entomological Museum, Air Force Museum, Forest Museum, Rhino Heritage Museum, Zoological Museum, Anthropological museum, Botanical Museum, Arunachal Museum, Chrysalis the Gallery, State Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Bishop and Beadon Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls, Crinoline Falls

source: wikipedia

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