Shillong situated in the North Eastern part of India, is the capital of Meghalaya which is home to three tribes - the Khasis, the Garos and the Jaintias. Shillong is blessed with a rich picturesque landscape and natural surroundings with a beautiful hills, valleys, numerous waterfalls, wet caves and name it - its the place where one could be in close communion with nature. The late Prime Minister of India has rightly named it the 'Abode of Clouds'. This part of the Indian state got exposed to the western world long before the rest of India as is seen in people's way of living and the numerous churches and world class education institutions all across the city.
The two and half hours of drive through the winding roads from Guwahati, Assam leads to this beautiful city. Called Ward's lake in memory of Sir William Ward, then Chief Commissioner of Assam who caused its construction is one of the main attractions of this city, among others include the Elephant Falls, Sweet Falls, Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christians, Barapani, Lady Hydari Park, Crinoline Falls, Spread Eagle Falls and Shillong Peak to name a few. The vanguards of higher education in this region who set the stage for quality education within the reach of the common man are the St. Anthony's College, St. Edmunds College and the Lady Keane College. These insitutions truly lived to their purpose - education as a service for the common folks and not a profitability instrument as is considered today.
A must see city....natural in itself...!
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