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Magnum Hotel
Magnum Hotel, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Shillong
Overview
The Scotland of the East — rolling hills, lakes and live music.
Best time
September to May
Ideal duration
2–3 days
Starting budget
₹2,000–₹4,000 / day
Weather
Cool all year; very heavy monsoon (June–Sept) — the wettest region on earth nearby.
Beginner friendly
Female-solo friendly
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How to reach
Nearest airport: Guwahati (~3 hours by road through scenic hills).
Things to do & travel tips
- Base here for day trips to Cherrapunji and Dawki.
- Catch live music at a Shillong cafe.
- Carry a rain shell — showers are frequent.
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Hotels, attractions & food in Shillong
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Hotel Center Point
Hotel Center Point, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Bramhome Guest House
Bramhome Guest House, Soso Tham Road, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Little Castle Inn
Little Castle Inn, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Hotel Pegasus Crown
Hotel Pegasus Crown, New Polo Road, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Baba Tourist Lodge
Baba Tourist Lodge, GS Road, Iewduh, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Soldier Statue Point
Soldier Statue Point, NH6, Survey of India, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah Main Road, Malki, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Rhino Museum
Rhino Museum, NH6, Rilbong, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Don Bosco Square
Don Bosco Square, Laitumkhrah Main Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Indira Gandhi National Open University
Indira Gandhi National Open University, NH6, Jaiaw, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Shillong Peak View Point
Shillong Peak View Point, Track route from view point shillong, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Smoky Falls Tribe Coffee
Smoky Falls Tribe Coffee, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Trattoria
Trattoria, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Hong Kong Restaurant
Hong Kong Restaurant, GS Road, Iewduh, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Cafe Coffee Day
Cafe Coffee Day, New Polo Road, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Qzine Restaurant
Qzine Restaurant, Police Bazar Road, Mawkhar, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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Lamee Restaurant
Lamee Restaurany, GS Road, Iewduh, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya, India
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