| Access & Accomodation - Meghalaya |
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Access
Destination Shillong :
By Air:For tourists visiting Meghalaya , the nearest
airport is at Borjhar in Assam (Guwahati is the state Capital) about 124 k.m.
from Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya. The flights that that touch down
in Guwahati originate from Delhi and Calcutta and besides the Government
carrier(Indian Airlines), several private airlines are also operating on a
daily basis . From Borjhar Airport to Shillong, tourists can avail of the
services of private tourist bus and taxi operators.
By Rail:In so far as rail passengers are concerned, there are several trains which are connected with Guwahati; from major cities of India. From there , rail passengers can commute to Shillong by Meghalaya Transport Corporation Buses and private tourists buses and taxis.
By Road:Shillong is connected to Guwahati by an excellent National Highway-40 and it takes 3 to 4 Hours to cover the distance of 103 Kms. Further on, the National Highway-44 connects Shillong to Silchar in Assam, Aizawl in Mizoram and Agartala in Tripura.
Accomodation
Hotels, Lodges And Government Accomodation In Shillong
Orchid Hotel Shillong : 145 beds-modern amenities and reasonable price. Phone no : 224933
Hotel Pinewood : 80 beds Phone no : 223116 - 10 lines
Orchid Lake Resort : Umiam (Barapani) about 17 Kms from Shillong - 40 beds. Ph.no.- 73258
Hotel Polo Tower : Phone No. 0364-222342
Alpine Hotel : Phone No. 0364-225361
Hotel Centre Point : Phone No. 0364-225210
Prominant Restaurants
Pine wood : Near Raj Bhavan (Governor's House)
La Galarie (with bar) (including Thai cuisine) : Police Bazar (City Centre)
Polo Tower (with bar) : Near Polo Ground
Abba (Chinese owned) Malki point
Broad Way : Police Bazar
Eee Cee (with bar) : Police Bazar
Hongkong Restaurant (Chinese owned)
Prominent Marketing Centres in Shillong:
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