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  About Shillong

The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong, is also called Scotland of the East. Shillong also means The Abode of Clouds and the city complements Nestled between pine trees, the hill station is also home to a lot of waterfalls. Not just waterfalls but you also get a picturesque view of the mountains and lakes in the city. The climate is pleasant throughout the year, which makes any time of the year suitable for you to plan your trip to Shillong. The warm hospitality, the scenic view and the weather will leave you impressed and in awe of them. The city is also popular for hosting a lot of music festivals and giving the country a lot of talented musicians. Shillong is one of the places in the North-East that you must visit. It is one of those hill stations which you can visit throughout the year. The summer is not too hot, but the winter is chilly and perfect. You wouldn't have to worry about your plans as they won't be affected during this season. Not just summers and winters but even monsoons paint a beautiful picture and only makes the hill station look more attractive.

Best Time to Visit Shillong

Even though the weather is quite pleasant throughout the year, September to May is considered to be the ideal time to plan a vacation to Shillong. It does rain slightly, but it doesn't necessarily have to put a damper on your outdoor plans. March to June is summer in Shillong, but the climate is pleasant. It doesn't get too hot, but it does get slightly cold at night. You can book a hotel in Shillong that has a view of the hills and the beautiful sky. You can also opt for a quaint homestay, which is a popular option that people choose when they visit Shillong. Getting around the city is not that difficult, too. The people are quite friendly and will help you with whatever you need.

October to March is when Shillong experiences winter. The hill station also begins its celebration of The Autumn Festival and the Nongrem Dance Festival. It is the ideal time to visit Shillong. You can either take a flight to Shillong or take a train. Since it is also considered to be a peak season, you might get good flight deals with hotel accommodation combos. You can join the celebrations of the locals during their festivals or be a spectator.

Monsoon is from July through September, and it is during these months that the hill station sees heavy rainfall. But the torrential downpour does not really ruin your vacation. Since it is off-season, there are chances you might get cheap flight tickets. In fact, even booking a hotel in Shillong might be less expensive than it is during other seasons. This is also the best season for backpackers and nature lovers to visit. A lot of them take off to Shillong during this time to enjoy the picturesque view of the hill station.

Place to Visit in Shillong

Shillong is a hill station that has a lot of waterfalls amidst the lush green trees. The Elephant Falls is a popular tourist location in Shillong. There is a stone that resembles an elephant at the foot of this waterfall, which is one of the primary reasons why it has been bestowed the said name. The Shillong Peak is 1965 m above sea level and is the highest point in Shillong. The view of the entire city from atop is breathtakingly beautiful. You can even opt for a trek up the hill to capture the best views.

The David Scott Trail is a popular trekking route in Meghalaya. The path was laid by British officer David Scott in the 1800s. Mawlynnong, a village which is 90 km away from Shillong, was declared as the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. It is a very famous tourist site and is also called God's own Garden. This is also one of the best places to take pictures. Jaintia Hills is another place you must visit when you travel to Shillong. You'll find the Krang Suri Falls and the Nartiang Monoliths here. The lovely expanse and scenic beauty of the place will leave you in awe. While you're here, you must also visit the Mawjymbuin Cave in the Mawjymbuin village in Cherrapunji. The cave is like paradise for all geologists or everyone interested in geology. Since it also has religious significance, it attracts pilgrims, too.

Things to do in Shillong

If you are a water baby, visiting all of the famous waterfalls in Shillong is a must. The Spread Eagle Falls, on the outskirts of the city, is a top-rated tourist spot. Nohkalikai Falls of the Sweet Falls, about 8 km from Shillong, is another destination that you must visit. The place looks far more beautiful when it is raining. Shillong's Lewduh Bara Bazaar is a popular place for you to go on a shopping spree. Clothes, shoes, accessories, you'll get everything you need. Don't forget to buy tea that has dried orange peels in it. You can also buy souvenirs that you can take back home from your trip. If you are planning to spend more time in the city, try and learn the language to communicate better with the locals.

You can go boating in the magnificent lakes of Shillong to soak in all the beauty of this hill station. Visit the Butterfly Museum if you have a keen interest in zoology. The museum has a massive collection of different types of butterflies, and some of them are rare species, too. Go on a food crawl and try out the local cuisine of the hill station. Learn more about their lifestyle and cuisine. You will definitely not regret it. All you adventure and nature lovers can opt for several trekking options that are available here. You can either go alone or join a group. You'll find something worth trying even if you decide to go trekking at the last moment.

You can opt for nature camping or even take a trekking tour. You will find a lot of camping and trekking packages, too, in Shillong. You can either book them online or find a local tour guide who can help you with your camping trip. Visit a wildlife sanctuary or go to a Museum to get to know the hill station better. If you are visiting the scintillating hill station during a festival, make sure you try to blend in and celebrate it with the locals. If meeting new people and learning more about the culture is your motive for the trip,

Food and Restaurants in Shillong

Shillong is known for its seafood cuisines, its variety of Momos, Tarumbai and Tungtab. You must also try Kyat, a beverage that is prepared from rice. You will also find restaurants that have Chinese, Tibetan and Indian food in their menu. Cafe Shillong is one of the most popular cafes in Shillong. The delicious shakes and vegetarian momos are the highlights of this place. Ginger is yet another place you will love. It is one of the trendiest restaurants and quite affordable, too.

Head over to Delhi Mishtan Bhandar for some lip-smacking desserts. The lassis, halwas, jalebis and other snacks will leave you satiated. Don't hesitate to try the local street food here. Shillong is also one of the only cities in India where you get alcoholic beverages for the cheapest price. Don't forget to stop by the City Hut Family Dhaba and La Galerie for some delicious Indian and Continental cuisines. You can stop by any one of these restaurants or even try all of them depending on the duration of your stay.

How to reach Shillong

By Air

The Shillong Airport or Umroi Airport, as it is called, is approximately 30 km away from Shillong. It is also the nearest domestic airport. The flight connectivity to and from Shillong is quite limited. The next nearest airport is the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, popularly referred to as Guwahati International Airport. Though it is 120 km away from Shillong, it connects all domestic flights to Shillong and all international flights from Shillong, too. The domestic routes from Shillong are connected to cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Imphal, Singapore and so on. You will come across great flight deals and cheap flight tickets to Shillong, provided you book at the right time.

By Rail

Guwahati Railway station is the closest and best way to reach Shillong. You will have to take a taxi or a bus to Shillong from the station. From the station, you can hire taxi cabs or private rentals that will reach you to Shillong. In fact, there are state-run buses that take the domestic routes to Shillong from Guwahati. Guwahati railway station is well-connected with major cities through Gorakhpur and Kolkata. Besides, you can also get down at the Bagdogra railway station and opt to travel via road.

By Road

Government-run and private buses to Shillong are quite frequent. The NH40 highway connects Shillong to other major cities in the country. Though flights do seem like the most convenient option to reach Shillong, trains and buses are no less. Road and Rail are also great options to get to Shillong. The panoramic view of the lush green valleys and mountains will rejuvenate you.

 About Air India

Air India was the first Indian airline that went by the name Tata Airways when it was launched. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata launched it in 1932 in Karachi. The first flight was from Karachi to Mumbai and then to Chennai. The airline became a public limited company after World War II, under the name Air India. In 1948, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A called the Malabar Princess landed in London Heathrow from Bombay, which was the airline's first international flight. Air India got its first Boeing 707-420 and became the first Asian airline to enter the Jet Age. It launched services to New York in 1960. It took delivery of its first Boeing 747-200B in 1971 and named it Emperor Ashoka. It acquired its first Airbus A310-300 in 1986 and Boeing 747-400 in 1993 which was named Konark later. The airline also operated its first non-stop flight between New York and Delhi during this year. In 2007, Air India merged with Indian Airlines under Air India Limited. They acquired their first Boeing 777 that year. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is Air India's main hub. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the secondary hub. Chennai International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad and Trivandrum International Airport are its focus cities domestically.

Air India made Frankfurt Airport its international hub in 2009 for onward connections to the United States of America from India. Still, they had to shut it down because of high operating costs. In 2010, Air India decided to open a new hub for its international flights in Dubai. The airline's financial growth has been a topic of conversation for decades. For years, there were debates around the privatisation of Air India, but the Government of India refused to go ahead with it. When it did decide to hand over responsibility to private companies, no one came forward. Air India launched its low-cost airline, Air India Express, a couple of years back that majorly flew to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Despite suffering losses in the market and going through a lot of ups and downs, the airline is functioning since it is the national carrier.

Air India has also gone through a lot of modifications with its brand logo and mascot. The Maharajah is the main mascot of the airline and was created by Bobby Kooka, the commercial director of Air India then and Umesh Rao, who was an artist with J Walter Thompson Limited in 1946. The mascot was given a makeover in 2015, and the airline decided to go with a younger version of Maharajah. Since India's colour scheme is red and white, the airline's logo also incorporates the same in its logo. The name of the airline is written in Hindi and English in red. The first logo of the airline was a centaur shooting an arrow in a circle which represented the wheel of Konark. However, the airline decided to give its logo a makeover in 2007, which was a flying swan with the wheel of Konark in it.

Fleet Size of Air India

Air India had started its operations with a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft back in 1932. It inducted its first Boeing 707-420 later on and named it Gauri Shankar. It became the first Asian airline to add a jet aircraft in its fleet. Since it is the oldest airline in the country, it has both Boeing and Airbus aircraft in its fleet. It inducted its first Boeing 747-400 in 1993 and named it Konark. The airline inducted its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft in 1989 which now covers both domestic and international short hauls. The airline has a total of 70 Airbus aircraft including one A320 Classic, 4 A320ceo, 19 A319 aircraft, 20 A321, 5 A320ceo (Single Configuration), 27 A320neo and 3 A319 (Single Configuration). It has a total of 172 narrow-body aircraft and 49 wide-body aircraft. Air India uses one of the five Boeing 747-400s as VIP flights. Air India grounded its last Airbus A320 classic fleet in 2019, and the last flight flew from Delhi to Mumbai.

Air India had also sold five of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to Etihad Airways in 2013 to make up for its financial losses. The airline also had plans to introduce long flights to Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco but had to cancel, owing to weak demand and high fuel prices.

Baggage Allowance

Air India has certain baggage allowance rules and regulations that every passenger must follow. As per Air India's baggage allowance rules, you cannot carry cabin luggage that exceeds 8 kg, and your check-in luggage cannot exceed 20 kg. If you are flying internationally and if you are a premium club member, you will be allowed up to 40 kg of baggage. Even if you are ready to pay extra, your hand baggage cannot exceed 10 kg. First Class passengers are allowed a maximum of 40 kg baggage while Business Class passengers can only carry 35 kg. If you are travelling by the Economy Class, your baggage cannot exceed 25 kg. However, if you have an infant travelling with you, an extra 10 kg baggage allowance is offered by the airline. Make sure you inform the airline staff well in advance if your luggage is going to exceed the allowed weight. The airline has also made web check-in quite convenient for its passengers. You can either log in to the website and get it done, or you can get in touch with the call centre. The executives will help you get your web check-in done. It is best to get your web check-in done in advance, so you get to pick the right seat instead of settling for something chosen by the staff at the airport.

In-flight Services

Air India's First Class is royalty and luxury personified. The seats recline up to 180-degree, and the interiors are a sight for sore eyes. In addition to the ultra-comfortable seating, Air India's in-flight services are extremely efficient, and the best part is that the first-class cabin only seats 12 passengers. You can order your favourite cocktails and cuisines that are a treat to your taste buds. You can also do all of your duty-free shopping onboard. The first-class and business class cabins are also equipped with the Thales i3000 in-flight entertainment system. You can access five channels in Hindi and English. You can also browse through Air India's in-flight magazine called Shubh Yatra. First Class and Business Class passengers can also access the Maharaja Lounge. Business-class passengers are treated to plush seats and lip-smacking entrees that are accompanied with wine. You also get an exclusive check-in and lounge facility. Don't fret if you are not travelling by the premium class. Economy class passengers have complimentary refreshments and meals on all of their flights. You will also get complimentary liquor or wine on the international flights. The airline staff makes sure that passengers have a great time during their journey.

Popular Routes and Top Cities for Air India

Air India connects to various domestic and international routes daily. Since it is one of the oldest and the first airlines, it connects to more cities domestically and internationally. It connects to approximately 102 destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and so on. It also flies to international destinations that cover the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Air India has frequent flights running to other destinations and makes sure you have had a great journey as well. Do make sure that you get your web check-in done well in advance.

Why Travel by Air India?

Air India is the national airline and has been in the airline industry since 1932. The airline makes sure that you have had a comfortable journey and seldom leaves any room for complaints. It has maintained its legacy of making sure that every passenger gets a royal treatment. It is also one of the very few airlines in the country that offers first-class flights to its passengers. You can check Air India's flight schedule and your flight status on their website. Even if you cannot access the website for some reason, you will certainly get updates and messages from the airline regarding the same. It also makes web check-in quite easy for its passengers. The staff is well-equipped to solve any grievances or requests put forth by passengers. You can book an Air India flight from the website. You can also get in touch with your travel agent and get them to book the ticket for you. It would be best if you experienced the royal treatment and luxury of being Air India's first-class passenger at least once in your life. The airline has come a long way and continues to give its passengers the best services and experience. The airline also makes sure that the flights run on time.