Shillong

Fast Facts

Climate

Local Languages: Khasi, Garo, Jaintia, Bengali, Hindi, English

Best Time to Visit: October - November & February - June

Clothing: Light woolens and cotton clothes during summers & heavy woolen during winters. Carry your best raingear if traveling during monsoons, especially raincoats, umbrella and heavy boots to walk through the slush.

Moving around: Best explored on foot since the city is in itself small and hilly. Also available are yellow and black taxis and some private buses and vehicles that can be hired for sightseeing.

Tourist Offices: Directorate of Tourism Govt of Meghalaya, Nokrek Building
Lower Lachumiere, Shillong
Tel: 0364-2226054
Meghalaya Tourism
9, Aurangzeb Road
New Delhi
Tel: 011-23014417