Shillong Travel Guide

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Local name: शिलांग Population: 132.8 thous.Area: 24.85 mi²Elevation: 4902 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°34'30"N, 91°53'7"E
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MeghalayaIndia

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Shillong Top Attractions

Shillong Attractions - What to See and Explore

Shillong offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Bishop Falls, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Shillong – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Shillong, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati), Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Guwahati), Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra (Guwahati).

  • kamakhya temple guwahati42 milesN
  • indira gandhi athletic stadium guwahati38 milesN
  • srimanta sankardev kalakshetra guwahati39 milesN
  • wah kaba falls cherrapunji21 milesSW
  • saraighat bridge guwahati44 milesN

Best Time To Visit Shillong

Learn when is the best time to travel to Shillong weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and December. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Shillong?

What is the best time to visit Shillong?

May and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Where to next? Visit meghalaya Meghalaya region page or discover the top tourist attractions in India.