We Got You A Guide On Things You Can Do When In Shillong

When you are visiting this Meghalayan city, you cannot miss out on one of the most popular tourist spots, which is Umiam Lake. Located 15 kilometres north of Shillong, Lake Umiam is a reservoir which was created by damming the Umiam River. Lovers of nature are going to enjoy this place even more because of the clean water available here.

If you are conscious about your health even when you are on a vacation, take a walk to the Latkor Peak or Shillong view point. You will be witness to jaw-dropping visuals of the city from atop. Fresh air, clean surroundings and an overbearing view of the city will leave you absolutely spellbound. Plus, there are a few tea and coffee shops to serve you your hot cup.

Built in 1950, this restored B&B stands on stone stilts by the Umshyrpi River in Shillong. Want a room with a breathtaking view? Aerodene Cottage is the end to your search. It is truly picturesque standing on stone stilts two feet off the ground, supported by a wooden frame with a design that is unique to north-east India. They have an attached modern annex with five rooms, whose wide windows all open to exquisite private gardens. Sounds like your quick getaway place.

Can we hear it from the Bob Dylan fans? Yes, Dylan's Cafe is an homage to the legend Bob Dylan and Lou Majaw, whose adulation of Bob Dylan has popularised his music in a big way in India, and specifically in Shillong. Graffiti on the ceilings, music discs hanging and all waste materials have been used to make the portrait of Bob Dylan.

The Mary Help of Christians Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong. You would be surprised to know that the original building was built in 1913 but it was destroyed in a Good Friday fire. It was then rebuilt in 1936. The church now serves as the principal place of worship for 300,000 Christians.

Opened in the year 2000, the Don Bosco Museum, part of the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC), is one of the crown jewels of Shillong. With the aim of preserving the numerous indigenous cultures of the region, you will see that the museum is divided into several galleries. The seven-floor museum has no less than 21 of them! Rest assured that once you visit the place, you might end up spending a whole day there.