Shillong- The Scotland of the East
SHILLONG the capital of Meghalaya in the North Eastern part of India is a small hill station with a very big heart. It's a 'home to the world.' In a similar tone a tourist from Kolkata echoed, it is no less than a 'Holiday Home of the God's. This is where they actually love to live.' As the Indica drove uphill, a tourist from Delhi, on seeing the magnificent Umiam Lake thought he was 'Halfway to Heaven.' During the British era the rolling hills around the city reminded the British settlers of Scotland, hence Shillong is till today popularly known as the Scotland of the East. Sardar Vallabhai Patel on his visit to Shillong said , "Your land is land for Gods to live in. Its air, its natural scenery, its pure atmosphere, its sweet water would attract even Gods"
Shillong- The Beautiful Pine City
The Land where the clouds come home
A land where the clouds come home |
The Land of Picturesque Landscapes
The Magnificent Umiam |
From the borders of Bangladesh to the plains of Assam, in between the River Surma and River Brahmaputra, lies the beautiful land called Meghalaya whose capital is Shillong named after the majestic Shillong Peak. It's a land of lush green pines and crystal clear rivers. Its picturesque hills and vales enchants every visitor. As one enters Shillong the magnificent Umiam lake welcomes every visitor with in it's greatest grandeur. As he drives upwards, the sweetest fragrance of the flamboyant pine trees entrances the visitor. It's coolest breeze and the sweetest music sweetly intoxicates one and all. Shillong city has a lot to offer to every tourist, The Shillong Golf Link, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Botanical Garden, The Cathedral of the Mary Help of Christians, The All Saints Cathedral, The Capt. Williamson Sangma Museum, The DBCIC Museum, The Butterfly Museum, Elephants Falls, Sweet Falls, Spread Eagles Fall, Bishop Falls, Crinoline Falls, Umiam Lake and the adjacent Nehru Park, The Shillong Peak and close by the Shillong View Point and many more. A drive by the countryside to immerse onself in its serenity and tranquilty is always a priceless. With some of the best restaurants serving a variety of cusines, an evening is always pleasant. Shillong is known for the authentic and mouthwatering chinese food. The Tibetan restaurants across the city serve some of the best momos. Every Shillonghite proudly proclaims that no place in India serve beter momos than shillong. The food joints serving ethnic khasi delicacies are not far behind. With mild or no spice and its unique taste and varieties it is also the most sought after food in the hills.