Best Tourist Attractions In Shillong-2022

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Umiam Lake

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Elephant Falls

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Phan Nonglait Park

[{"selector":"#anim-d5f55aff-273c-435d-93a5-d54cf180adfa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.332167712824187%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Phan Nonglait Park, formerly known as Lady Hydari Park, is one of Shillong's most popular tourist attractions.

Laitlum Canyons

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Air Force Museum

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Sweet Falls

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Don Bosco Museum

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Spread Eagle Falls

[{"selector":"#anim-0ba089b2-6829-4dce-8028-79e60a77a088 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Spread Eagle Falls, located in the East Khasi District, 6 kilometers from Shillong Cantonment, are the widest in Shillong.

Police Bazar

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Mawjymbuin Cave

[{"selector":"#anim-ad295032-fcfa-4ce7-8269-ea9d28e83024 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.332031136723486%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Mawlynnong is a small town in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, around 90 kilometers from Shillong, and is also known as God's own Garden. Read More