Whenever it comes to seeing the natural beauty of the country, then the North East region is talked about. There are many places in the North East where a visit can give you a lifetime memory. One of these places is Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, which introduces both nature and history. It is also called Scotland of the East because the hills here stand in a slightly curved way. His curved look reminded the British people of Scotland. If you are also planning to visit Shillong, then today we are going to tell you about some of the best places here which will make your trip memorable. So let's know about these places in Shillong...

Semi-Circular Shillong Peak
Built at an altitude of 6449 feet above sea level, this peak is the highest in Shillong. The whole city is visible from here. From here, the Himalayas are visible along with the city, while the views of other countries Bangladesh are also visible along with the waterfall. People also feel the thrill of trekking on this semi-circular Shillong Peak. A telescope has also been installed here for the tourists. From which the best and most astonishing view is seen. But for this, a small fee has to be paid. Goddess is also sitting on its top, which is very much recognized. It takes around 20 minutes to reach here from the city as this place is just 10 km away from the city.

Umiam Lake
This Umiam Lake, 15 km from Shillong, is built near East Khasi Hill and gives a very beautiful view. There is a park near this lake where people often come for picnics. Not only the tourists but the local people also come to visit this lake and park. There are also many water sports in this lake like skiing, river bus, etc.

Shillong airport is only 25 kilometers away from this lake, so you can come to this lake even while coming to Shillong. This lake was built in 1965 on the Umiam River, since then it has remained the first choice of travelers. The best time to visit here is from March to June as the weather here is very good at this time.

Elephanta Falls
Elephanta Falls is like the identity of Shillong. This fall has three layers, which makes it very beautiful. The British people named this fall Elephant because there was a big elephant-shaped stone lying on one side of it. Although this stone was destroyed only after the storm in 1897. There are also 3 steps in this fall, due to which it is also called step falls. Actually, due to the three steps, this fall looks like three different falls. Its first fall is between the dense trees. The second one is also less visible but the fall of the third step is most visible and it seems as if the stream of milk is falling on the stones. This fall is only 12 kilometers away from Shillong, so it does not take much time to reach this fall from Shillong.

Well, one can come here anytime throughout the year. But even then one should avoid coming here during the winter season because then the water level is low. You will get very pleasant weather if you come here just before the monsoon. This is the perfect season to visit Shillong.

Police market
Come to Shillong and do not go to the police market, this cannot happen. So spend at least one evening of your trip here. Street shopping is available here and branded stores are also available. There are places to eat and drink and also handicrafts in Meghalaya. You will also find the best hotels in the city in this area. Vehicles are usually banned in this area, so it becomes easier to have fun while walking on the road here. If you come here, you must eat Jadoh, a dish made of rice. Along with this, do try the tangrimbai, a dish made of momos and soybeans.

Devaki River
Devki is such a river that even the earth beneath its water is 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. Boating can be done in this clean river and the underwater world can also be seen while sitting in the boat. When the rays of the sun 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 only 2 hours away from Shillong.

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