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SHILLONG PEAK

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Known mainly for the magnificent view of Shillong it provides, Shillong peak is a major tourist attraction located just 10 km from the city. This location also serves as a radar station for the Indian Air Force, so the visitors have to submit their identification and get approval to enter the gate which is under continuous surveillance. At 6,449 feet, it is the highest point in Shillong.

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Once you reach the Shillong view point, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and get some amazing pictures. Ten bucks gets you a couple of minutes from the little telescope installed here too. The house on the hill, the playground, local life observed from this telescope is quite marvelous. You can also enjoy some corn or bhutta with chai at the stalls.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT SHILLONG

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Shillong is as given below. The best time to visit Shillong is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time813
FebruaryBest time613
MarchBest time1014
AprilBest time1010
MayBest time1013
JuneBest time1316
JulyBest time1215
AugustBest time1216
SeptemberBest time914
OctoberBest time1316
NovemberBest time1316
DecemberBest time813
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