Shillong Honeymoon Destination & Travel Guide for Couples

The romantic city of Shillong, born in the laps of nature and offers every one of its bestowed element for exploration to the wanderlust. The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, to make Shillong Meghalaya an ideal holiday destination for all seasons. Shillong is known all across the map for its tranquil and unspoiled beauty. The city is dotted with a large number of tourist attractions, the most visited among them is Shillong Peak.On your visit to Shillong you can have magnificent view of  its beautiful lakes and the elegant waterfalls, set in pine forests and green mountains.  Besides the  Botanical Garden, Ward's Lake, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Grotto Church and the All Saints Church are some of  the other attractions of the city. The hand-woven shawls, cane works, handicraft decoration and the special orange flower honey; each one you will find, is special and unique.

Shillong is a place for ultimate romance and thus has become one of the popular honeymoon destinations in India as well as the entire world among love birds. Couples visit this destination to make their honeymoon memorable.

Shillong as Honeymoon Destination (Romantic Getaway)

Shillong is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East” due to its striking similarity with the Scottish highlands. Think of a walk while hand-in-hand with your partner viewing beautiful lakes and waterfalls set in pine forests and green mountains. Lying in the cradle of all the pine conifers and pineapples shrubs, Shillong’s undulating terrain is constable source of attraction for tourists from both home and abroad. A cheerful, music-loving locals, their faces and zest for life add the charm to the region.Behdienkhlam, one of the famous and recreational festivals of Shillong is held in the Jowai Town every year and many of the couples prefer to participate. The People of Shillong are full of life and the same is reflected in the products they offer. The hand-woven shawls, cane works, handicraft decoration and the special orange flower honey; each one of these offerings is special and unique. You would never think to go back from this creature of God.

Why Visit Shillong as Romantic Getaway?

• The Elephant Gait and the Elephant Falls are beautiful sights especially in the rainy season and are favorite picnic spots among the locals. Apart from that, Crinoline Falls, Gunner’s Falls, Spread Eagle Falls and Beadon Falls are very popular.
• Shillong Peak, the highest point of Shillong, is often surrounded with fog. The peak itself is not steep, but rather semi-circular like that of a crown placed on the flat and extensive top of the Shillong Hill.
• The State Museum located at the State Central Library complex in Laichumiere and visitors can catch a glimpse of the heritage and lifestyle of the Khasi tribe here.
• The Botanical Garden near Ward Lake has some species of flora of the region. A better place is the Orchidarium of the Botanical Survey of India. It has a rare collection of orchids and is a treat to the nature lover.
• Near the Botanical Garden, one can find the celebrated Golf Course, called the Gleneagles of the East. The Golf club retains the colonial touch and is the first 18-hole golf course in Asia.
• City is also famous for its churches. The most beautiful church is that of the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians.