CAPTIVATING NORTH EAST

SHILLONG – BEAUTY OF NORTH EAST

Shillong is the hill station in the northeastern part of India , in the state of Meghalaya. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. Meghalaya means “abode of clouds”.Apart from its natural beauty Shillong is famous for heavy rainfall, beautiful caves, tallest waterfall, beautiful landscapes and really good humans with great culture. weather condition is pleasant and this place is pollution free. in the summer temperature varies from 23 degree c. in the winter it varies from 4 degree c

The largest and the oldest market in Shillong is LEWDUH MARKET , also called as the BARA BAZAR by the locals.This market is considered the best in entire Meghalaya. This market is Shillong’s wholesale market where most of the shops are run by women.

Apart from this market you can go to Police Bazaar where you can have bamboo handicrafts (the khasi emporium) , clothing (purbashree emporium) ,spices.The Khasi Emporium is a preferable shoppers place where you can buy bamboo handicrafts, traditional clothes and chinese products. For local textiles and fabrics you should make a visit to the Meghalaya Handlooms And Handicrafts Development Emporium. This store is famous for Jaintia and Garo fabrics.