5 Amazingly beautiful places to visit from Shillong

Known as the Scotland of East, Shillong is a wonderful city located in the Meghalaya state of India. To compliment your Shillong trip, you can also plan visiting some of these north-east Indian cities.

Guwahati

Umananda island guwahati

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Guwahati is a beautiful city along the banks of the Brahmaputra river. It is also the largest city in Assam. Guwahati is an education hub of the region. In Guwahati, you can visit the places like Kamakhya temple, Umananda island, Assam state museum, and Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.

Distance between Shillong and Guwahati: 99 kilometers, 3 hours drive

Book a taxi from Shillong to Guwahati

Cherrapunji

Nohkalikai Falls Shillong

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Cherrapunji is located in the Meghalaya state of India. It is known for receiving the highest rainfall in India and also for the living root-bridges made from rubber trees. It is truly a paradise for nature lovers. Some great sites in the city include-

  • Nohkalikai Falls
  • Thangkharang Park
  • Kynrem Falls
  • Seven Sisters Falls
  • Daiñthlen Falls
  • Double root bridge

Distance between Shillong and Cherrapunji: 54 kilometers, 2 hours drive

Book a taxi from Shillong to Cherrapunji

Here is The Indian Express take on the life in Cherrapunji.

Tezpur

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Located on the banks of river Brahmaputra, Tezpur is known as the cultural capital of Assam state of India. The city is also the cleanest city of Assam.

It is a perfect example of an emerging civilization amidst nature. The city attracts tourists from across the world with its green charm. Some of the notable sites of Tezpur are-

  • Bhairabi Mandir
  • Padum Pukhuri
  • Agnigarh
  • Mahabhairab Temple

Distance between Shillong and Tezpur: 244 kilometers, 5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Shillong to Tezpur

Pynursla

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Located on the Eastern side of the Khasi hills, Pynursla is a village town in the Meghalaya state of India. Homing natural scenic beauty and tribal inhabitants, Pynursla is a great getaway for a peaceful vacation in the lap of nature. In the vicinity, you will find Laitlyting and Mawlieh worth visiting.

Distance between Shillong and Pynursla: 51 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Shillong to Pynursla

Nongpoh

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Nongpoh is an administrative district of the Meghalaya state of India. It is also the agricultural town and you will find betel leaves, nuts, pineapple, litchi, etc. growing ample in the region. While in Nongpoh, do visit Phrut Dak Lake and enjoy row-boating in the muddy Brahmaputra river stream.  

Distance between Shillong and Nongpoh: 51 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Shillong to Nongpoh

Useful Links-

Shillong: One-day trip planner

Shillong: A food tour

Easy ways to reach Shillong

Shillong: A cultural tour

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