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A Week in Shillong: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Meghalaya

Mona Ahirwar

Mona Ahirwar

14 Nov 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure to Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Discover breathtaking viewpoints, serene parks, stunning waterfalls, and fascinating museums. Experience the vibrant culture and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Shillong

Day 1
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$3

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$ 2

Beadon Bishop View Point
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
19 - 23 min

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Lady Hydari Park
Scenic, manicured green space with flowering gardens, a water feature & a modest zoo.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
59 - 71 min

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Thangsning Falls
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$8

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$ 1

Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum
Modest cultural museum showcasing historical exhibitions on the local Meghalaya tribes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
7 - 9 min

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Wankhar Entomology Museum
1-room museum in a private home offering vibrant collections of mounted butterflies & other insects.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$3
Day 3
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$4

Umiam Water Sports Complex
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
52 - 78 min

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Umiam Lake Viewpoint
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
Day 4
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$13

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$ 1

Umiam Lake
Set in a hilly landscape, this artificial lake, originally a dam, offers recreational activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
85 - 102 min

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Chandra park
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$3

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$ 1

Nehru Park
Scenic, landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures, plus play areas for children.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
155 - 186 min

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Ward's Lake
Brightly colored flower beds create a bright & vibrant backdrop to this scenic lake.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
Day 6
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$3

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$ 2

Ever Living Museum
Sprawling museum devoted to the region's natural & cultural heritage, including crafts & fossils.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$3
33 - 40 min

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Malki Forest
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Botanical Garden
Small botanical garden along Ward's Lake showcasing native trees & plants & rare orchids.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$5

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$ 2

Spread Eagle Falls
Small, secluded waterfall in a calm setting named for its resemblance to an eagle in flight.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Rhino Heritage Museum
Humble museum with military & cultural relics & information, plus a rhino sculpture out front.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
26 - 32 min

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Matilang park
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$4

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$ 1

Elephant Falls, Shillong, Meghalaya
Dramatic, multi-tiered waterfalls in picturesque surrounds, with an easy walking trail and stairs.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
29 - 35 min

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Shillong View Point, Laitkor Peak
Mountaintop overlook with esplanades & observation towers offering sweeping vistas of Shillong City.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $48 In total

Activities & Food:$40
Transport:$8