Located at an altitude of 1,496 meter above sea level and with a population of approximately 2,60,000 people, Shillong is the capital of one the smallest states, Meghalaya. Shillong has a well-appointed modern town facility with excellent power-supply & state-of-the-art telecommunication network.
The city derives its name from the manifestation of the creator called Shulong - born to a peasant girl, but bestowing the art of democratic governance and rule of justice in the formation of the princely state of Shyllong which subsequently bifurcated into Mylliem State and Khyrim State in 1830.
Surrounded by verdant hills, Shillong offers a panoramic view of the graceful scenic countryside. A small airport at Umroi - around 30 Km from Shillong with the nearest major airport and railway station being at Guwahati, approximately 120 Km from Shillong via NH - 40.
Due to latitude and high elevation, Shillong has a sub-tropical climate with warm summer and cold winter.
Khasi, Garo & Jaintia are the proud communities of the region.
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