Shillong Peak

About this place

Shillong peak is Meghalaya's highest peak in the Himalayas, at an altitude of 1965 meters above sea level & the best destination for nature lovers & Shillong is said to have been named after this peak. Around the evenings, the city appears even more beautiful. The place is best suitable for photography enthusiasts. But as per mythology, it has been found that the patron deity 'Leishyllong' has her abode on the hill. It is this deity who protects the city from evil. The view from the peak is breathtaking as it defines Shillong city and the Himalayas view from the peak. During the evenings, the city appears even more beautiful. The place is best suitable for photography lovers. The location also holds the radar system of the Indian air force.