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Shillong capital of the state of Meghalaya is located plateau in the eastern part of the state. Shillong falls in the East Khasi hills district of the state and is also the district headquarters. The city, spread over a total area of 6436 square kilometers, is situated at an altitude of 1496 meters, surrounded by hills. The temperate hill climate and the natural beauty of the country side have made Shillong into an attractive tourist destination of the state and the city offers all the facilities for tourists such as hotels and accommodation. It is one of the few urban centers in the state. Roads are the most important link of the city and it is connected by motorable roads to neighboring states and the country. There is no airport in the city, nor is it connected by rail. The closest air and rail link is in Guwahati in Assam. Shillong is connected by National highway 40 and National highway 44. NH 40, runs entirely within the state of Meghalaya and connects Shillong to Jorabat and Jowai. NH 44 connects Shillong with Agartala, the capital of Tripura, passing through the state of Assam at Karimganj.

Shillong the capital of Meghalaya is the home to numerous waterfalls, the exciting mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and the zoo are the key reasons why people visit Shillong. Apart from the natural beauty, Shillong also acts as the gateway to Meghalaya, the state famous for heavy rainfalls, caving, tallest waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and amazing people and culture. Shillong in particular has been in limelight for its jovial people and their culture. Interestingly, Shillong has a very westernized culture and it has a very young feel to it. Shillong is also famous as the music capital of India, as many prominent musicians have hailed from this place. Many music events keep happening throughout the year, making it a very lively place. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of East.