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Shillong, the capital of the state of Meghalaya, is a hill town that is located in the north eastern side of India. This hill station is situated at a height of 1496meters above sea level. History has it about Shillong that it was the capital of Assam before the separate state of Meghalaya was formed in 1974. It is a spellbinding East Khasi Hills district headquarters and also one of the most popular hill stations of northeast. The picturesque natural setting covered in mists are only broken by sunny days that pull you out of your hotel room to let you enjoy some enchanting moments in the outdoors.
Shillong has a very cool climate throughout the year. The summer months from March to June have a maximum temperature that goes up to 24C and a experiences a minimum temperature of 15C. The winters in Shillong are between November to February and are freezing cold with the minimum temperature dropping to as low as 2C. The best thing about Shillong is its snowcapped peaks during the winters making it look just like a beautiful painting. The months of monsoon from June to September experience heavy rain falls and very heavy winds. The best time to visit Shillong would be in the month of May when the weather is neither too cold nor warm.
If you are looking to get to Shillong by air, the nearest airport that you would have to touch base is Guwahati. You can continue your journey to Shillong from Guwahati either in a bus or by a private cab on hire. The difference about Shillong from the other hill stations is that you can opt for a helicopter ride between Guwahati and Shillong. Guwahati is also the nearest railway station that you would need to get down in to go towards Shillong. Shillong is very well connected by luxury and semi luxury buses that offer frequent services to the towns and cities nearby.
The first place that comes into mind when one talks about Shiilong is Cherrapunjee, the wettest place in all of India that receives the maximum amount of rainfall. Cherrapunjee is located 60 kms from Shillong and is connected by regular bus services from Shillong that carry visitors to and fro.
You can also stay overnight at any of the hotels that are available in Cherrapunjee in case you would like to experience its scenic beauty for longer than a few hours.
