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State capital at about 1,500 m and base for most trips.

Use Shillong as the base; spend a day on city sights and Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls.

November: Cool, clear; Cherry Blossom and Wangala season

When to go

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Things to do

  • Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls: Viewpoint and three-tier falls on the city edge
  • Umiam Lake boating: Water sports on the reservoir on the Guwahati road

Top sights

Nature and outdoors

Where to eat

Shopping

Nearby

Other destinations close to Shillong.