Encircled by pine trees, cascading waterfalls, and azure lakes, Shillong is known to be "Scotland of the East" for a reason.
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Nestled in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, Shillong is known for its rolling hills, cooling gentle winds, and picturesque vistas that will leave your imagination spell-bound. Shillong reminded the European settlers of the Scottish lands owing to its unparalleled beauty. This is how the hilltop earned its sobriquet – “Scotland of the East". Coming to its official name, Shillong derives it from Lei Shyllong – an idol who worshipped at the Shillong Peak. Covered with lush and dense coniferous forests, Shillong looks nothing less than a scene straight out of a magical postcard.
Despite being one of the smallest states of India, Shillong has many quaint and idyllic spots. Explore them all with Veena World’s Shillong trip packages. Explore a part of one of the seven sisters of India and choose from a wide variety of cost-effectively priced Shillong tour packages at Veena World. Compare between different packages and Shillong trip cost to pick the one that suits your budget and preferences the best.
Group TourWomen's Special
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourSeniors' Special
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
8 Days
Elephant Fall, Krang Suri Waterfall, Boating in Dawki River, Indo Bangladesh border at Tamabil, Living Root Bridge, Nongriat Trek, Double Decker Root Bridge, Cherrapunjee, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
12 Days
Nag Temple, Agnigarh, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Tea Gardens, Bihu Dance, Sela Pass and Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Bum la Pass, Peng Teng Tso Lake, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfall, Mahabhairab Temple, Explore Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Boating in Dawki River, Indo - Bangladesh Border at Tamabil, Elephant Falls, Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai fall, Kamakhya Temple, River Ropeway Ride over the Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River CruiseMore
Group TourSeniors' Special
12 Days
Nag Temple, Agnigarh, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Tea Gardens, Bihu Dance, Sela Pass and Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Bum la Pass, Peng Teng Tso Lake, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfall, Mahabhairab Temple, Explore Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Boating in Dawki River, Indo - Bangladesh Border at Tamabil, Elephant Falls, Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai fall, Kamakhya Temple, River Ropeway Ride over the Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River CruiseMore
Group TourWomen's Special
12 Days
Nag Temple, Agnigarh, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Tea Gardens, Bihu Dance, Sela Pass and Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Bum la Pass, Peng Teng Tso Lake, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfall, Mahabhairab Temple, Explore Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Boating in Dawki River, Indo - Bangladesh Border at Tamabil, Elephant Falls, Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai fall, Kamakhya Temple, River Ropeway Ride over the Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River CruiseMore
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Group TourFamily
18 Days
Maha Mrityunjaya Temple, Mahabhairab Temple, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue, Bomdila Monastery, Jaswant Garh Indo-China War Memorial, P.T. Tso Lake (Peng Teng Tso), Shungatser Lake, Tawang Monastery, Tawang War Memorial, Nuranang Falls at Jang, Gompa Buddhist Temple, Tago Nyishi village, Majuli Island, Auniati Satra and Samaguri Satra, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra, Kohima War Cemetery, Kohima Cathedral, Khonoma and Kisama village, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu Dance, Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Nohkalikai fall, Ram Krishna Mission, Kamakhya Temple, Cherrapunjee, River cruise on the Brahmaputra RiverMore
Group TourFamily
21 Days
Ujjayanta Palace, Neer Mahal, Aizawl Sky Bridge, Krang Suri Waterfalls, Mawlynnong village, Boat ride in Dawki river, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai falls, Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Kohima Cathedral, Majuli Island, Nag Temple, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Shungatser or Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, River Cruise in BrahmaputraMore
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Group TourWomen's Special
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourSeniors' Special
7 Days
Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Bihu dance, Umiam Lake, Mawlynnong village, Balancing Rock, Living Root Bridge, Ram Krishna Mission, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Fall, Ropeway over the Brahmaputra River, River Cruise in Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
8 Days
Elephant Fall, Krang Suri Waterfall, Boating in Dawki River, Indo Bangladesh border at Tamabil, Living Root Bridge, Nongriat Trek, Double Decker Root Bridge, Cherrapunjee, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Kamakhya TempleMore
Group TourFamily
12 Days
Nag Temple, Agnigarh, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Tea Gardens, Bihu Dance, Sela Pass and Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Bum la Pass, Peng Teng Tso Lake, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfall, Mahabhairab Temple, Explore Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Boating in Dawki River, Indo - Bangladesh Border at Tamabil, Elephant Falls, Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai fall, Kamakhya Temple, River Ropeway Ride over the Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River CruiseMore
Group TourWomen's Special
12 Days
Nag Temple, Agnigarh, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park, Orchid Park, Tea Gardens, Bihu Dance, Sela Pass and Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Bum la Pass, Peng Teng Tso Lake, Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, Nuranang waterfall, Mahabhairab Temple, Explore Mawlynnong Village, Living Root Bridge, Boating in Dawki River, Indo - Bangladesh Border at Tamabil, Elephant Falls, Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai fall, Kamakhya Temple, River Ropeway Ride over the Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River CruiseMore
Group TourFamily
21 Days
Ujjayanta Palace, Neer Mahal, Aizawl Sky Bridge, Krang Suri Waterfalls, Mawlynnong village, Boat ride in Dawki river, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai falls, Maha Mrityunjai Temple, Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, Kohima Cathedral, Majuli Island, Nag Temple, Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Shungatser or Madhuri Lake, Tawang War Memorial, Tawang Monastery, River Cruise in BrahmaputraMore
Customized Holidays
5 Days
Seven Sister Falls, Mawlynnong Village, Indo-Bangladesh borderMore
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Shillong earned the nickname Scotland of the East from British colonial administrators who were struck by its rolling hills, pine forests, mist-covered valleys and pleasant cool climate, which reminded them of the Scottish Highlands. The city remains one of North East India's most picturesque hill stations and the capital of Meghalaya, meaning abode of clouds.
Shillong's main attractions include Ward's Lake in the city centre, Elephant Falls, the Shillong Peak offering panoramic views, Umiam Lake also known as Barapani, and it serves as a base for exploring nearby Cherrapunjee, one of the wettest places on earth, and Mawlynnong, celebrated as Asia's cleanest village. Veena World Shillong tours cover these highlights.
October to April is the best time to visit Shillong with clear skies and comfortable temperatures ideal for sightseeing. The monsoon from June to September brings extremely heavy rainfall, particularly around Cherrapunjee, though the resulting waterfalls and greenery can be spectacular for travellers prepared for wet conditions. Winter from December to February can be cool, requiring warm layers.
Yes. The famous living root bridges, natural bridges formed by guiding the roots of rubber fig trees across rivers over generations, are located near Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong, both accessible as day trips from Shillong. The most famous double-decker root bridge requires a moderate trek to reach. Veena World includes a root bridge excursion in extended Shillong itineraries.
Veena World Shillong packages include hotel accommodation, all meals as per the itinerary, sightseeing at Ward's Lake, Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak, a Cherrapunjee day excursion where included, all road transfers, and a dedicated Veena World tour manager familiar with the North East's terrain and logistics.
A focused Shillong tour is 3 to 4 nights, sufficient to cover the city highlights and a Cherrapunjee day trip. As part of a broader Meghalaya or North East India circuit including Guwahati and Kaziranga, the tour extends to 7 to 9 nights depending on the destinations included.