Shillong Peakशिलांग पीक
The highest point near Shillong, with a viewing deck. Go in the morning before the clouds.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Shillong plateau
Shillong plateau
Best time to visit1 October to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1965 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyShillong, Shillong
EntrySmall entry fee
About Shillong Peak
The highest point in the Shillong plateau at about 1,965 metres, 10 km from the town, with a viewing deck that looks over Shillong and the green hills around it. It is part of an air force station, so you may be asked for ID and photography near the station is restricted. Go early on a clear morning, as clouds roll in by midday, especially in the monsoon.
What to see and do
- Viewing deck over Shillong
- Sunrise and early morning clarity
- Hills of the Khasi range
- Bring ID for the gate
- Short drive from the town
Part of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in East Khasi Hills
- Elephant FallsEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · WaterfallsA three tier waterfall in a green gorge near Shillong. Fullest from June to October.
- Laitlum CanyonsEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Valleys & CanyonsA grassy canyon edge 20 km from Shillong. Steps down to the valley, and a steep climb back.
- MawlynnongEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Villages & Hidden GemsA small, clean Khasi village with homestays and a nearby living root bridge.
- Mawphlang Sacred ForestEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Jungle TrailsA community protected sacred forest near Shillong. A local guide takes you through.
- Mawsmai CaveEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · CavesA lit limestone cave near Cherrapunji, with some narrow squeezes.
- Nohkalikai FallsEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · WaterfallsOne of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India, near Cherrapunji. Clouds can hide it in the monsoon.
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge, NongriatEast Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · Villages & Hidden GemsA bridge of two levels of living roots, reached by a long stepped trek from Tyrna.
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