The romantic honeymoon holiday destination, Shillong hill station is one of the important tourist hill destinations in the northeast. It is also called “Scotland of the East” because it has much similarity with the Scottish highlands. The city name comes from “Leishyllong”— the Superpower or God who believed to reside on the Shillong peak, overlooking the city. The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes add color to this hilly city. This city lies on the eastern part of the state. Shillong is at distance of 104 km from Guwahati, 295 km from Kaziranga, 578 km from Siliguri and 658 km from Darjeeling hill station.

On your mountain resort package visit following waterfalls in Shillong: The Crinoline Falls is about 12–13 m in height and lies to the west of the Survey of India Office. At the base of the falls a swimming pool is also there. Gunner’s fall placed near the military establishment on the Upper Shillong road, is about 24-26 m height and 1.6 km from the GPO. The Spread Eagle Falls or Sati Falls is a famous mountain resort vacations picnic spot located a mile from the Polo Ground. The Elephant Gait and the Elephant Falls are beautiful sights especially in the rainy season located near Upper Shillong. 

Dumpeep Peak is one of the highest in Swer which is 5100 feet above sea level. Shillong Peak is located 5 km to the south of the city and is 1961 meters (6,433 feet) in altitude. This is the highest mountains accommodations point in the district and surrounded with fog. Even before the effect of Umiam Lake wears off, Shillong spreads out with its lush green undulating hills, cottages tucked in its folds with a sprinkling of old world cathedrals and churches and localities with quaint names like 'Laitumkrah', 'Sunnyhill', 'Lachumiere', 'Mawalai', 'Nongthymiah' and 'Pokseh'. Shillong Peak itself is not steep, but rather semi-circular. The peak is accessible via the Upper Shillong or Jowai Road. You can find easily mountains accommodations here as there are a number of Luxury mountain resorts in the town which provides all types of facilities to the visitors.

General information:

Location: Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
Main Attraction: Ward Lake, Shilling Peak, Beadon Falls, Bishop Falls.
Best Time: April To May And September To November.

Shillong Hotels

Hotel Polo Towers
Hotel Polo Towers is the only four star Leisure holiday Resort in Shillong at a distance of 35 kms from Umroi Airport and 128 kms away from Borjhar (Guwahati). The charming luxury resort is geared to serve both the discerning businessman and the carefree leisure traveler. Professionally designed and managed, the hotel blends opulence with hospitality in the right mix. Conveniently located in just a kilometers away from the city centre, set in very scenic surroundings.
Address: Oakland Road, Polo Ground , Shillong
Accessibility: Airport (Dom.): 120KM., Railway Station: 99KM., City Centre: 2KM., Bus Stand: 0.5KM., Shopping Center: 2KM.

Pegasus Crown
The Pegasus Crown Hotel is a government-approved 3-Star Hotel. Pegasus Crown Hotel is located City Center. Charming luxury resort offers 24 double rooms, well furnished with modern amenities. Spacious and airy the rooms overlook beautiful vales. Special rooms, Special deluxe, deluxe and executive rooms are available at various tariffs. Pegasus Crown has one restaurant and a bar. The Leisure holiday Resort restaurant offers delicious Indian, Chinese, South Indian, tandoori, continental and Mexican delicacies.
Address: Ward's Lake Road, Police Bazar, , Shillong
Accessibility: Airport: 128KM., Railway Station: 102KM., Bus Station: 0.1KM.