Many famous and worth-seeing tourist places in India 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. People who want to enjoy natural beauty, as well as water, lakes, and valleys of flowers, can 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 which offer a breathtaking view of beauty. Let us 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 has since emerged as a favorite destination among tourists. The blue waters of the huge lake and the beauty of nature seen in it make it a perfect place 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. This is a great tourist destination of Meghalaya state. Elephant Falls is a two-tier waterfall located in Shillong City. There was an elephant-shaped rock near the waterfall which the waterfall was named Elephant Falls by the British. But recently that rock has been destroyed due to earthquake. Elephant Falls is also called ‘Three Step Waterfall’ by the local people. The environment around Elephant Falls is also very attractive.

# Semi-Circular Shillong Peak
This peak, situated at a height of 6449 feet above sea level, is the highest peak of Shillong. The entire city is visible from here. From here, the Himalayas along with the city are visible and along with the waterfall, views of another country Bangladesh are also visible. People also feel the thrill of trekking on this semi-circular Shillong Peak. A telescope has also been installed here for tourists. From which the best and most astonishing view is visible. But for this, a small fee has to be paid. Goddess is also present at its peak which is highly revered. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach here from the city as this place is just 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 throughout your life. This pristine trek is one of the most popular adventure activities available in or around Shillong. The visible trail is part of a horse-cart track that was built by a British administrator named David Scott. While trekking on this beautiful trail, you can see numerous waterfalls, gushing streams of crystal clear water, picturesque valleys, and spectacular views of dense forest trees. Surely nature lovers and people fond of photography are going to love this place.

# Don Bosco Museum
Don Bosco Museum is located in Mavali Fudamuri. Don Bosco Museum is known as the home of the most beautiful culture and traditions of North Eastern India. The indigenous cultures of Asia are also included in this museum. For this reason, this museum is famous as the largest museum of indigenous cultures in Asia. The Don Bosco Museum is an institution with its own research wing, publications, newsletter, and cultural calendar. A competition is 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 that 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 walking, Lady Hydari Park also offers many opportunities for photography as well as indulging in fun activities like boating.

# Wards Lake
Wards Lake is an artificial lake present in Shillong. 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. Wards Lake is named after Sir William Ward, Chief Commissioner of Assam. The entire city has been planned around the lake.

#Devki River
Devaki is such a river that even the earth beneath its water is visible from outside. You must have seen a picture of this river somewhere. It is not without reason that this is one of the cleanest rivers in the world. One can go boating in this clean river and the underwater world can also be seen while sitting in the boat. When the sun's rays fall on the water of the Devaki river, its glow is a sight to behold. After boating, do shopping from Devki Market. This place is just 2 hours away from Shillong.

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