Meghalaya · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Originally named Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew (Three Steps Waterfalls) by the Khasi people, Elephant Falls was rechristened by the British after an elephant-shaped rock at its base. The waterfall cascades across three distinct tiers over dark mountain rocks flanked by lush ferns and walking paths.
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Standing at an altitude of 1,965 meters (6,447 feet), Shillong Peak is the highest vantage point in the state, offering bird's-eye views of Shillong city and the surrounding Khasi hills. Revered as the sacred abode of the patron deity Leishyllong, it is situated adjacent to the Indian Air Force radar base.
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Commissioned in 1894 by Sir William Ward, this century-old ornamental lake lies right in the heart of Shillong. It is famed for its picturesque arched wooden footbridge, serene paddle boating, blossoming cherry trees in November, and schools of colorful carp swimming in clear waters.
Hidden Gem
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Perched on the crest of the East Khasi Hills, Laitlum (meaning 'End of Hills') offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic landscapes in Northeast India. The sheer cliffs drop into the deep Rasong Valley beneath, crisscrossed by a historic 3,000-step stone stairway used by local villagers.
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Recognized as Asia's premier museum for indigenous cultures, Don Bosco Center features seventeen state-of-the-art galleries displaying tribal attires, traditional weapons, musical instruments, and agricultural artifacts from all eight northeastern states, topped by a skywalk offering vistas of Shillong.
Hidden Gem
Shillong & East Khasi Hills
Sweet Falls is a dramatically steep waterfall located near Happy Valley, plunging 96 meters straight down into a treacherous forest ravine. Surrounded by dense vegetation and pine slopes, it is regarded by locals as one of the most hypnotic yet untamed waterfalls around Shillong.
