About Shillong
Ghy to Shillong distnce : 100 km
Estimated travel time : 2.8 hours
Guwahati railway station Ghy to Shillong is very famous route for tourist. The whole route is consist by the natural sceneries, memorable views, evergreen forest and lots of flora and fauna. Rolling hills of Shillong and dark clouds around the town make one feel heaven on the earth. It is know as the โScotland of the Eastโ and โMusical Capital of Indiaโ.
Shillong is the capital of Maghalaya (abode of cloud) and it drives its name form the Lel Shyllonh, an idol worshipped Shillong Peak (1496m). The famous things about Shillong is Itโs weather, picturesque location, caving tallest waterfalls, gorgeous landscape, unique tradition and culture. Shillong is also famous for its tribes like Bhowal, Myllim, Khyrim, Maharam, Mallaisohmat and Langrim. The reason for one should visit it at once are pristine lake and falls water, beautiful natural golf course, exciting mountain peak, lovely scenaries, pine trees, amazing tribal culture. It is the hill station that can be accessible by all direction and all weather except less favorable rainy one. It has other significance like Swami Vivekananda delivered his last public lecture form there that is marked as remark by eracting his statue at the same spot. Also the great writer Arundhati Roy was born here and share her childhood with this town.
Taxi from Ghy to Shillong is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ghy to Shillong by car is well connected through NH6 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ghy to Shillong distance is 100 Km and is 2.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Guwahati - Balaji Mandir, Botanical Garden, Mini Tajmahal
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra
Dreamland Amusement Park - Snow land, Go Karting, waterpark and other many fun activity
Sonai - sightseeing and outdoor activities
Byrnihat - Dugdugi Waterfall, Saibaba Mandir, Dam, Lake
Umling - Patharkhmah - Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
Mawlein Mawkhan - Thrills Fun Park
Unmai - Lake viewpoint
Don Bosco Museum
Tourist Attractions
Shillong Peak Umiam Lake (man-made reservoir) Laitlum Canyons Mawlynnong Don Bosco Museum Spread Eagle Falls Elephant Fall Malki Forest Mawjymbuin Cave Butterfly Museum Cathedral of Mary David Scott Trail Air Force Museum Ward's Lake (artificial lake) Police Bazar Kyllang Rock