Nov 13, 2023

Shillong is prettiest this time of year; here’s proof

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Spectacular Shillong

The capital city of Meghalaya is one of the prettiest places in northeast India. Shillong is beautiful throughout the year, but come autumn/winter, the city becomes so colourful with cherry blossoms, clear blue sky and wildflowers everywhere.

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Mild temperature

Shillong’s biting cold winter days are yet to come so right now, enjoy the best of the mild autumn. Daytime is sunny and pleasant, perfect for outings.

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Scenic Shillong

The city is usually surrounded by lush greenery but come autumn, the jacarandas, cherry and peach blossoms are simply everywhere.

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Clear blue skies

Autumn in Shillong is all about clear and blue skies, making it perfect for sightseeing.

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Crisp and clean air

Shillong’s AQI is usually between 35-70, meaning cleaner air than most Indian cities. This time of year, the air is also fresh and crisp.

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Best sunset scenes

Shillong has some of the best sunset scenes. The skies turn into the most vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow and pink as evening approaches.

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No excess of tourist

Compared to the peak tourist season, autumn sees fewer visitors, allowing for a more relaxed and intimate experience. Also, all tourist attractions will have shorter queues.

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Photographer's delight

Shillong in autumn is a photographer’s delight. For those who are into street photography, there’s no dearth of subjects.

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Bountiful harvest

This is after all the harvest is done, so expect the markets to have all kinds of fresh produce. Fruits are abundant too.

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