Shillong
Location: East Khasi Hills District
The capital city of the State as well as the District headquarter of East Khasi Hills District. Shillong is the only hill station in the country that is accessible from all sides. The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity and is situated at an altitude of 1,491m above sea level. from Guwahati, the nearest air and train link. The p
resence of many well reputed educational institutions, many of them established by various missionary groups make Shillong the hub of education for the entire north-east. Lady Hydari Park
Location: East Khasi Hills District, Shillong
A popular spot both with locals and tourist, it is located in the heart of the city with an abundance of plants and flowers. The best months to see the flowers in bloon are April and October. Ward's Lake
Location: East Khasi Hills District, Shillong
A beautiful manmade lake named after Sir William Ward, the then, Chief Commissioner of Assam. A beautiful little lake with short garden walks and boating facilities - this is a popular spot for both local and visiting tourists. Cathedral Catholic Church
Location: East Khasi Hills District, Shillong
In the heart of the city, there stands a beautiful cathedral of Roman Catholics dedicated to Mary Help of Christian. Williamson Sangma State Museum
Location: East Khasi Hills District, Shillong
For those interested in ethnic tribal culture and tradition this Govt. Museum under the control of Art and Culture Department offers insights to the lifestyle of the people. This museum is in the State Central Library complex where monuments for the great patriots of the state had been erected besides the statue of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
Location: East Khasi Hills District, Shillong
A three-in-one Institution combining a museum with a research and publication centre, for promoting and preservin