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Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya state of India. This city is located on an average altitude of 1525 meters from mean sea level. Geographical coordinates of this city are located between 25.57°N 91.88°E. Shillong city also serves the headquarters of East Khasi district of Meghalaya state. According to the latest census of 2011, total population of Shillong city is 143,007. This city also referred as Scotland of East. English is official language of Shillong and the city spread over an area of 64.2 sqkm. Shillong city collected from other districts of the state as well as of the country too. Shillong blessed with mesmerising and marvelous beauty by nature. Highly steep mountains, greenery and rocky hills alongwith springs, rivers and waterfalls are the main attraction of the city. Outskirts of the city intensively stuffed with natural charming. Outskirts of Shillong city stuffed with waterfalls, rivers, picturesque views of snow-clad mountains of Great Himalaya and various streams. Weekend gateway from Shillong serves the purpose of visiting. Scenic beauty of the city and outskirts grips the visitor to be of here. Some main places around Shillong are as under:- Beadon Falls This fall is very amazing and steep. This place located at 13./5 kilometers from the city in northern direction. Surroundings of this fall are from the forest from each side. The look of the fall is attractive and amazing. Bishop’s fall Bishop’s fall located at 23 kilometers from the city center and just a head to Beadon Falls. The water falling from the high hills creates a beautiful rainbow and looks like a permanent fixture on the site. Elephant Falls This beautiful fall located at 10 kilometers from Shillong city. This fall provides a charming and attractive view. This is the best picnic spots in the close vicinity of the city. The water at this fall flows from two locations and make a confluence before falling. Shillong peak This peak is located 21 kilometers far from the main city and having an average altitudinal location of 2000 ft from mean sea level. This peak is one of the best weekend celebration destinations in close outskirts of the city. Spread Eagle Falls This fall located at just 3 kilometers outside from the city. Forestry and clam atmosphere allows the music of flowing water beneath dense swarm of trees. After some destination this fall, become a roaring natural watering activity. Sweet Falls This waterfall located at Happy Valley and has a specialty of height of 96 meters and then dives. Falling is on the bedrock of black granite shells. Sound of the fall some time horrible in nights. This is one of the best weekend celebration destinations. Wards Lake It is a general story popular in the area that the looks of Wards Lake are the result of efforts put in by a prisoner. He requested for some constructional work over the lakeshore and the same resulted in present day’s picnic spot. This lake located at kilometers from Shillong city on southern direction. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Shillong tourism, How To reach Shillong, Shillong Hotels, Places to see in Shillong.
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