Khanapara to Shillong Cab
About Shillong
Khanapara to Shillong distnce : 88 km
Estimated travel time : 2.5 hours
Khanapara to Shillong is famous tourist route of north east of India for its natural beauty that attract tourist not only from India but also from all over the world Rolling hills, 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 Khanapara to Shillong is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Khanapara to Shillong by car is well connected through NH6 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Khanapara to Shillong distance is 88 Km and is 2.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Byrnihat - Byrnihat Waterfall, Saibaba Mandir
Maupur Gaon - Dugdugi Waterfall
Shangbangla - Explore the Church and Meghalayan culture
Nongkhrah - Nongkhrah Catholic Church
Umling-Patharkhmah - Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
Umsning - Connell's Park
Mawlein Mawkhan - Thrills Fun Park(Amusement Park)
Umiam - Lake Viewpoint, Umiam Dam
Mawdun - Lum Majaw, Nongpathaw Presbyterian Church
Tourist Attractions
Shillong Peak Don Bosco Museum Mawlein Mawkhan Mawlynnong Laitlum Canyons 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) Kyllang Rock Police Bazar