Scotland Of The East

 Shillong,

-Also known as "The Scotland of the east".




Early name was "Lewduh" and "Yeddu", called by Local Peoples.

Capital City of Indian State Meghalaya (Combine of two hindi words Megh + Alaya means Home Of Clouds).

Smoky Blue hills thick with Pine trees and Orchids, singing brooks and crashing waterfalls added altitude and climate makes as Scotland. Specially  Khasi Hills.

Another famous attraction is 18-hole Golf Course known as Gleneagels Of The East.

Roaming areas like Lewduh Market, Lady Hydari Park, Ward's Lake, Shillong Peak etc.

Nearby Waterfalls like Spread Eagle,Sweet(Happy Valley),Bishop,Beadon and Elephant.

Many Old Churches like "Cathedral Of Mary Help Of Christians".

Umiam Lake , About 17k.m. far from City, Also a good hotspot.

In early 19th Century, Khasi People's have many Chiefs like U Tirot Sing Syiem.

Every Year 17th July as U Tirot Sing Day in Meghalaya as State Holiday.

Meghalaya famous dance forms like Laho and Nongkrem.

Locals enjoys festivals like Behdiengkhlam,Wangala & ShadSuk Mynsiem with full swing of Life.


Adopt The Pace Of Nature; Her Secret Is Patience.  MUSKAN

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