What to do and see in Shillong, Meghalaya: The Best Walking Tours

August 30, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Shillong (English: /ʃɪˈlɔːŋ/; Khasi: Shillong) is a hill station in the northeastern part of India and the capital of Meghalaya, which means "The Abode of Clouds" and is one of the smallest states in India. 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 a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".
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1. Heritage & Cultural Walk of Shillong (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Church, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India Yo Tours Shillong

Experience authentic Shillong on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Shillong beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Shillong has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

2. Laithmukhrah Walk in Shillong (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Church, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India Yo Tours Shillong

Experience authentic Shillong on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Shillong beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Shillong has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

3. Shillong Nature Walk (3 Hours Guided Trekking Experience)

Laitkor Catholic Church, Mawblei, Shillong, Meghalaya 793021, India Yo Tours Shillong

Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Shillong. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Laitkor Catholic Church with trek going through a small cliffs and moved forward the lush green view on trekking routes and panoramic views of Shillong City 3. Climb through the rocky terrain, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful Shillong View Point and later walk in lush green upper Shillong forest.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

4. Colonial Walk Shillong (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)

Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Church, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India Yo Tours Shillong

Experience Shillong's colonial side on this spectacular walking tour designed to take travelers from regular tourist site to British-influenced city attractions and provide an insight into the region's colonial architecture and heritage sites, its past, vibrant culture, and its citizens with lots of wonderful city stories and fun facts. Get the exclusive glimpse of the city's extensive architectural styles, planning features, and ornamental details of the city, mapping the city's social and cultural past during the walking tour. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Breakfast

5. Shillong Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour)

Cafe Shillong, Don Bosco, Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003, India Yo Tours Shillong

Shillong is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city., Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

6. Tourisct Highlights of Shillong (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)

Yo Tours Shillong

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Shillong and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Shillong tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Umiam Lake, Ward's Lake, Elephant Falls and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

Inclusions: Great local tips and recommendations, Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks