There are many famous and scenic tourist places worth seeing in India, which attract the attention of tourists with their beauty and attraction. Every city in the country is known for its diversity. In such a situation, today we are going to talk about Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. The tourist places present in Shillong act as the gateway to Meghalaya. Those who want to enjoy the natural beauty, as well as water, lakes, and valleys of flowers, can come to visit Shillong. Shillong is also known as the 'City of Lakes' and 'Abode of Clouds'. Today we are going to tell you about the best places in Shillong that offer a breathtaking view of beauty. Let's know about these places...

# Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake, a man-made reservoir, is located 15 kilometers north of Shillong. It is a reservoir that was built on the Umiam River in the 1960s and since then it has emerged as a favorite spot among tourists. The blue waters of the huge lake and the beauty of nature seen in it make it a perfect spot for landscape photographers. Here you can enjoy many types of water sports like kayaking, boating, etc. This reservoir is surrounded by dense coniferous forests and is spread over an area of ​​​​about 222 square kilometers.

# Elephant Falls
Elephant Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in Shillong City. It is a great tourist destination in the state of Meghalaya. Elephant Falls is a two-tier waterfall present in the city of Shillong. There was an elephant-shaped rock near the waterfall, due to which this waterfall was named Elephant Falls by the British. But at present that rock has been destroyed due to an earthquake. Elephant Falls is also called a 'three-stage waterfall' by the local people. The environment around Elephant Falls is also very captivating.

# Semi-Circular Shillong Peak
This peak, built at a height of 6449 feet above sea level, is the highest in Shillong. The entire city is visible from here. From here, the Himalayas along with the city are visible, along with the waterfalls, and the views of another country, Bangladesh are also visible. People also experience the thrill of trekking on this semi-circular Shillong Peak. A telescope has also been installed here for tourists. From which an excellent and astonishing view is visible. But a small fee has to be paid for this. Goddess is also seated on its peak, which is very popular. It takes about 20 minutes to reach here from the city as this place is only 10 kilometers away from the city.

# David Scott Trail
If you are fond of visiting Shillong, then this 16-kilometer trekking trail is an adventure that you will remember for a lifetime. This old trek is one of the most popular adventure activities available in or around Shillong. The visible trail is a part of the horse-cart track which was built by a British administrator named David Scott. While trekking on this beautiful trail, you will witness spectacular views of numerous waterfalls, rushing streams of crystal clear water, picturesque valleys, and dense forest trees. Surely, nature lovers and photography enthusiasts are going to love this place.

# Don Bosco Museum
Don Bosco Museum is located in Mawali Fudamuri. Don Bosco Museum is known as the home of the most beautiful culture and traditions of North Eastern India. This museum also includes the indigenous cultures of Asia. For this reason, this museum is famous as the largest museum of indigenous cultures in Asia. Don Bosco Museum is an institution with its own research wing, publications, newsletter, and cultural calendar. Competitions are also organized under this museum, in which musicians, writers, lyricists, scholars, etc. from all over the country participate.

# Lady Hydari Park
Located in the Laban area of ​​​​Shillong is the popular Lady Hydari Park, named after Lady Hydari, the first lady of the state and wife of the Governor of Assam. When you go to this park, the first thing you will notice is that the garden here is made in Japanese style. There is also a small lake here where ducks and colorful fish can be seen. Tourists of all ages come here to visit, where they can stroll and see the beautifully decorated lawns with an attractive collection of orchids and rhododendrons. Apart from visiting Lady Hyderi Park, it also offers many opportunities to indulge in fun activities like photography as well as boating.

# Ward's Lake
Ward's Lake is an artificial lake in Shillong. It is also known locally as Pollock Lake or Non-Pollock Lake. This lake is surrounded by botanical gardens on all sides. There is a wooden bridge on this lake, and boating facilities are also available here. Ward's Lake is named after Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The entire city has been planned around the lake.

# Devaki River
Devaki is such a river whose land under the water is also visible from the outside. You must have seen a picture of this river somewhere. It is not without reason that it is one of the cleanest rivers in the world. You can go boating in this clean river and can also see the underwater world while sitting in the boat. When the rays of the sun fall on the water of the Devaki river, its shine is worth seeing. After boating, do shopping from Devaki market. This place is just 2 hours away from Shillong.

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