{"id":24730,"date":"2018-06-11T16:42:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T11:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=24730"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:46:51","slug":"magical-places-to-visit-in-shillong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/india-holidays\/magical-places-to-visit-in-shillong\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Captivating and Magical Places to Visit in Shillong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shillong is one of the loveliest cities of North East. This is one of the popular destinations of the region too. Due to its stunning similarity along with Scottish highlands, Shillong is referred to as “Scotland of the East”. The place is blessed along with the pleasant climate all year long. The striking beauty and enjoyable environment make the place a favourable holiday destination for all the travel buffs. The beauty here is not only restricted to its locales but also well-connected with its people. Occupied mostly with the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia tribes, Shillong is almost the face of the northeast. There are numbers of exquisite places to visit in Shillong<\/strong>, which will leave you awe-struck.<\/p>\n

1. Umiam Lake<\/h2>\n

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As there are numbers of places to visit in Shillong<\/strong><\/a>, Umiam Lake is one of the most preferred holiday destinations. The place is surrounded by the dense coniferous forests and East Khasi hills. The lake is actually dotted with small islands and the adjoining Lum Nehru Park. The dreamlike beauty of the lake will entice you and make you think to visit again.<\/p>\n