Shillong - Jowai - शिलांग जोवाई

Shillong the capital of Meghalaya is an important tourist destination in the northeast. It is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East" due to its striking similarity with the Scottish highlands. The city derives its name from "Leishyllong"-the Superpower or God' who is believed to reside on the Shillong peak, overlooking the city. Lying in the cradle of the tall pine conifers and pineapple shrubs, Shillong's undulating terrain is a constant source of attraction for tourists from both home and abroad. The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes add colour to this hilly city.

India is a land of extraordinary diversity and culture that has offered the experience of a lifetime to every single visitor who landed on its soil since time immemorial.Scenic shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is perched at an altitude of 1496 metres and is one of the finest hill resorts of India. This 'Scotland of the East' came under the regions of British, by an agreement in 1863, with syiem (king) of Mylliem. In 1874, shillong became the capital of Assam and remained so till the creation of Meghalaya state in 1972.