Places To Visit During A Guwahati With Shillong Tour

You will be amazed by the beauty of the North East as you travel from Guwahati to Shillong. Offering a soothing climate with panoramic landscapes, Guwahati and Shillong are the wonderful destinations for all kinds of tourists. Whether you are looking to backpack in the pristine woods or wishing to spend some quality time with your loved ones, a trip from Guwahati to Shillong tour offers a number of places and activities to make it one of the most memorable holidays in your lifetime. A well-organized Guwahati with Shillong tour gives a chance to explore some of the gems of the Northeast region. If you are planning to book Guwahati with Shillong tour, then make sure that below-mentioned places are covered within it-

Kamakhya Temple: –
Situated on the Nilanchal Hill in the western part of Guwahati in Assam, Kamakhya Temple is considered as one of the most revered shrines of Goddess Shakti in India. This temple celebrates the power of the woman to give birth. It is also believed to be most auspicious among the followers of the Tantrik sect of Hinduism. It was constructed and reconstructed multiple times between the 8th and 17th Centuries and is incredible in itself.
The temple has a huge dome that overlooks the quaint Nilanchal Hills in the background. The place is especially decked up during the Ambubachi Festival and fair that is held for 3 days -4 days in the month of June.

Lady Hydari Park:
Located in the Laban area in Shillong, Lady Hydari Park is a famous park, named after the first lady of the state Meghalaya and wife of the Governor of Assam, Lady Hydari. The first thing that catches the visitor’s eye when they set foot in this park is that it is constructed in the form of a Japanese style garden. The vibes get stronger when one catches a glimpse of the willow trees with leaves touching the ground, round-shaped hedges as well as the many scattered small ponds. There is also a small lake where one can find ducks and colorful fishes.

Tourists of all age groups visit this beautiful Lady Hydari park and ramble on the concrete walkways in the evenings, exploring and admiring the elegantly trimmed lawns with an alluring collection of rhododendrons and orchids. The museum and the mini zoo inside the park premises are made to offer a great learning experience.

Elephant Falls:
The Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East and named after an elephant-shaped rock at its foot. It is situated next to Shillong and is a tourist’s paradise with three layers of the falls accessible to the layman from different vantage points. Elephant Waterfalls is a wonderful place for spending some time in the midst of nature while capturing the pleasurable moments for your keepsake.

Thangkharang Park:
Situated at a distance of 12 km from Cherrapunji, Thangkharang Park is a must-see spot during a Shillong trip. The park is located just beside the Khoh Ramhah rock and offers the visitors a 180-degree view of the Bangladesh plains below. This viewpoint also offers a great view of Kynrem Falls.

Mawsmai Cave:
Located nearly 6 Km away from Cherrapunjee, the Mawsmai Caves are a major attraction that leaves visitors spellbound. These are the limestone caves and have the distinction of being the only caves in Meghalaya that are lit enough to enable visitors to explore the natural formations in awe.

The caves are long but only a distance of 150 meters is open for visitors, while the other sections are closed. These stalactites and stalagmites caves have countless forms, shapes, and sizes. This spectacular natural wonder is the handiwork of underground water and years of natural abrasion.

Seven Sisters Falls:
Seven Sister Waterfall is a famous waterfall in Meghalaya and is high on beauty quotient. Seven Sister Waterfall flows only during the rainy season, so the favorable time to come to this place is from July to September. Being situated in Cherrapunji the wettest place in the world, Seven sister waterfall attracts hordes of tourists from across the globe. The surroundings of the fall are lush green and offer a sense of peace. During good season visitors can see seven different falls side-by-side cascading the cliff.

Umiam Lake:
One of the famous tourist spots in Shillong, Umiam Lake is a vast and scenic reservoir that attracts a large number of tourists from across the country. This lake is also known as “Bara Pani” or the Big Water Lake and is a part of a dam, built as a first Hydel Power Project in Meghalaya. It is a prominent venue for kayaking, water cycling, boating and scooting. Tourists can also enjoy riding rowboats, sailing boats, paddle boats, cruise boats, and speed boats as well.

Besides all the above places, there are lots more to explore during a Guwahati with Shillong tour. So, book Guwahati with Shillong tour organized by a reputed tour operator and get amazed by the treasure trove of the incredible attractions of the North East.