Shillong Tourism, Meghalaya India
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Shillong Fast Facts
- State: Meghalaya
- District: East Khasi Hills
- Famous for/as: Hill Station,Lakes,Waterfall
- Population: 143,007
- Altitude: 1965 m
- Language: English, Hindi, Khasi, Assamese
- Best Season: Sept - May
- Weather: Summer 15 to 36°C, Winter 4 to 24°C
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- Pincode: 793001
- STDCode: 0364
Shillong Info
www.tripuratourism.inor Department of Tourism, Tripurawww.tripura.nic.inor contact tour operators: Dayamoy Travel, Tel: 0381 2218191, E-mail: dayamoytravel2007@rediffmail.com, Eastern Travels, Tel: 0381 2323981, E-mail: travels_eastern@yahoo.co.in
Shillong, India Overview
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, one of the smallest states in India and home to the Khasis. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet (1,496 m) above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet (1,966 m). Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with population of 143,007 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, Shillong is known as "Scotland of the East." The population density of the state of Meghalaya in the current decade is 342 people per sq mile.
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Shillong, India History
It was only after 1864 the town of Shillong was accorded the status of the new civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia hills.Boasting of a modest history, Shillong the capital of Meghalaya was a tiny village till 1864. During the colonial period, it was an integral part of the erstwhile British provincial state of Assam and served as the capital even after independence.
According to historical records Shillong was also the summer capital of Eastern Bengal for several years and the picturesque hill station suffered huge destruction during the 1897 destruction. It was only after Meghalaya attained Statehood, Shillong served as the capital of the new administration.
There is also a local legend surrounding the etymology of Shillong. It is believed that there was a handsome youth named 'Shyllong', who was born to a virgin human mother in Bisi, a village located near Shillong and this youth was none other than the Shillong deity.