Umiam Lake is a beautiful lake that offers a perfect romantic escape with its beautiful views, serene atmosphere, and boat rides. You can enjoy a boat ride, have a picnic, and explore the beautiful lake.
1. Enjoy a boat ride in Umiam Lake
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Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls, and the Bangladesh plains.
2. Trek to Shillong Peak
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Lady Hydari Park is a beautiful park that is dedicated to the first lady of the province. This sprawling park encompasses a wide variety of flora along with a cute mini zoo housing 73 species of birds and over 100 reptiles.
3. Visit Lady Hydari Park
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Police Bazar is the most tourist-friendly market of Shillong. In addition to an array of restaurants, hotels, and big brand stores, the bazaar also has a flea market section which is pocket-friendly.
4. Explore Police Bazar
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Elephant Falls is a beautiful waterfall that is located near Shillong. It is a great stopover destination before one heads for further journeys into Meghalaya.
5. Visit Elephant Falls
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Laitlum Canyons is a less explored but one of the most picturesque tourist and trekking destinations in Shillong. This exotic viewing site offers the best panoramic views of the whole of Meghalaya embraced by the majestic hills and valleys.