Around Shillong
Umaim (Barapani) , a lake resort on Guwahati-Shillong highway, is a good picnic spot. The artificial lake is an angler's delight.
Cherrapunjee (Sohra) was one of the soggy place and famous for Nohsngithiang falls is situated at an altitude of 1300m. The place has many limestone caves, and some natural stone formations. The orange honey of the place is equally famous.
Mawsynram is famous for being the wettest place of the world. The giant stalagmite formed Shivalinga; locally called "Mawjymbuin" is a natural delight.
Ranikor , is a small tribal village 140km from Shillong is an angler's delight. The place is famous for its Golden Masheer.
Nartiang , famous for the monolith garden erected by the villagers. The tallest of the monoliths is about 27ft. is said to be the walking stick of U'Mar Phalyangki, the giant of Jaintia legend. This place was the summer resort of the Jaintia Rajas. Human sacrifice was a part of religious life until 1732 AD.
Bara Bazaar , is the oldest and the biggest Bazaar or market of Shillong.
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