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.
Shillong is well-connected with other cities of Meghalaya and the country by air, raid and road. The nearest airport is in Guwahati, which enjoys sound connectivity with other major cities of the country like Kolkata, Delhi and others. It is about 125 kilometres away from Shillong. Guwahati also happens to be the place with a railway station nearest to Shillong. It is about 100 kilometres away from the ‘Scotland of the East’. Both government and privately-owned buses of various comfort levels offer regular services to and from Shillong. Buses are available from Guwahati also.