Situated at an altitude of 4,908 ft, the capital city of Meghalaya is a prominent hill station in India’s northeast. While the name Meghalaya in Sanskrit means ‘Abode of clouds’, Shillong derives its name from U-Shyllong, which means superpower or a deity. Owing to its resemblance with Scotland, the city is also referred to ‘Scotland of the East’. The formidable snow-capped Himalayas, tribes and their unique culture unaffected by what is in vogue outside along with breathtaking views of the city are what every traveller desires to experience.
The places of interest which delegates can explore post events in and around Shillong include Crinoline Falls, Diengiei Peak, Lady Hydari Park, Cathedral Catholic Church, Umiam Lake, and several others.
Standing on a triangular peninsula between Asia and Europe, Istanbul is the largest city of Turkey. The city was not called what it is today. Its former name is Constantinople, kept in the honor of the Roman Emperor Constantine, and was nicknamed ‘New Rome’. Before that, it was called Byzantium. The city came to be called Istanbul only in 1930. Istanbul still bears some remnants from its Greek and Roman past. Art, architecture, food, and people is what the city is popular for the world over.
Delegates can explore several attractions in and around Istanbul before and after events. These include Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, Kariye Museum, Aya Sofya, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Pera Museum, Grand Bazar, etc.
Istanbul is well-connected with other parts of Turkey and the major cities of the world by air, rail, and road. Istanbul is served by two international airports, Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport located on the Asian and the European sides respectively. Trains not only connect Istanbul with other cities within Turkey but with several other cities in Europe such as Budapest, Bucarest, Kishinev, Salonica, Sofia, etc. Buses are also available to move in and around the city. You can even visit many European cities from Istanbul by bus.