Encircled with lush green hills and pine trees and having a very peaceful surroundings, the places to visit in Shillong are loaded with scenic beauty and calm aura. Be it the quaint monasteries or the rolling hills, the tourists spots here come in a large variety. If thinking about spending some time in serenity, you can hop to Umiam Lake or the Elephant Falls. Both the locations boast of having splendid natural beauty. If wishing to indulge in local culinary delights while shopping for handicrafts then you can head to the Police Bazaar and enjoy an evening like never before.
There are various tourist attractions to explore in Shillong and its outskirts like waterfalls, caves, natural parks and lakes. During your visit to different places in Shillong, apart from nature you can also explore the culture, heritage, lifestyle of the local tribals. The weather of Shillong is very pleasant owing to its geographical location nearby the plains of Bangladesh and the surrounding mountains. During summers travellers visit Shillong in large numbers to enjoy the pleasant weather of Shillong and get a sigh of relief from the scorching heat of the plains.
