Shillong is my hometown — was born there, and spent the first twenty-six years of my life there. I love everything about her. Her hills. Her trees. Flowers. Many many flowers. Her greenery. Her sunrises. Her sunsets. Her rains. Her crisp morning sun. Her fiery skies at dusk. Her tranquil, star-studded night sky. Shillong in balmy spring when new leaves take over. Shillong in autumn when trees go from green to yellow to brown to red. Shillong in April when Jacarandas render every place lilac. Shillong in November when Cherry Blossoms splatter every nook and corner with pink. Shillong during Christmas spreading love and cheer. Shillong in the rains when clouds, mist claim her.
Visitors might find the rainy season difficult though. It is incessant. February-March are windy, though not entirely difficult.
Plan a trip to Shillong any time of the year — every season there is beautiful. And every season has its share of flowers. Here is an overall guide to help you firm up your itinerary, even as we plead you to keep aside a couple of days to simply loiter in her pines-lined streets, walk in her countrysides…
- Shillong city — Must-see places within Shillong city
- Cherrapunjee for its waterfalls, limestone caves, root bridge — Day-trip to Cherrapunjee
- Day trip to Living Roots Bridge, Mawlynnong Village and Dawki River from Shillong
- Shopping in Shillong
- Must-try food when in Shillong
- Best restaurants of Shillong