Shillong

While visiting Shillong, there is a chance that your trip will draw to an end, but the places to visit will not be exhausted. The entire region is packed full of beautiful spots to visit. The Elephant Falls is a famous waterfall which is just 12 km from the city of Shillong. The stream here flows through two successive falls. Umiam Lake is a reservoir in the hills 15 km north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam River in the early 1960s. Motphran is a monument in the city that had been erected in memory of the Khashi soldiers who served in the British Army during World War I. Nan Polok is an artificial lake. If you are interested in boating, you can visit the place. Bishop Fall and Beadon Fall are two waterfalls that plunge from great height into the valley below and provide a grand sight to the tourists. You can also visit Chrysalis Art Gallery, the art gallery houses artwork from various artists from the north-east part of India. The Butterfly Museum is another place that is frequented by the tourists. The privately owned museum is the only one of its kind in all of the country. If you want to get better acquainted with the local tribal culture and indigenous art form, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum is well worth visiting. The museum has an impressive collection of relics and artifacts that offer interesting insight into the life of the local people. Shillong is also the place to visit if you are a golfing enthusiast, as the city has one of the largest golf courses in the world. It is also the wettest golf course, making the challenge that much more interesting. Shillong Peak is a popular picnic spot. It rises to a height of above 2000 m from the sea level and offers a magnificent view of the surrounding areas and the city of Shillong.