{"id":459932,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=459932"},"modified":"2025-07-15T14:59:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:29:04","slug":"places-to-visit-in-shillong-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-shillong-in-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore These 9 Mesmerizing Places To Visit In Shillong In May On Your Next Vacay!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located in North-East India, Shillong is one of the most mesmerizing hill stations in India and is the capital of Meghalaya. Shillong is an alluring place embraced by beautiful gardens with full-bloomed flowers, sparkling lakes that flow untamed and unhindered, and cultural centers that proudly preserve and display the traditions and mores of the native people of Shillong. One can only hope to not be absolutely flabbergasted by the captivating city! <\/em><\/p>\n

Shillong in May is really delightful and in fact ideal for a visit because of its pleasant and comforting weather conditions. The average temperature ranges between a minimum of 18 degrees Celcius to a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius; and since it is a hill-station, the weather is always windy and breezy despite what the temperature may be. May is even more ideal because it is neither too warm like the weather in April nor too rainy like the weather in June; and another reason being the awesome traditional festivals you get to enjoy such as Shad Sukra, which is a celebration before the sowing season. <\/em>
Such weather allows you to experience the natural beauty of Shillong as you explore the amazing places to visit in Shillong in May<\/strong> that are both enchanting and sometimes, even daunting. <\/em><\/p>\n

9 Best Places To Visit In Shillong In May<\/h2>\n

While traveling to Shillong, one can have many places in their wish list and we have covered some of these places in depth in our list of best places to visit in Shillong in May:<\/p>\n

1. Umiam lake<\/h3>\n
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Umiam Lake is a human-made reservoir formed by the construction of a dam for generating Hydroelectric power. The lush green Khasi hills surround the Umiam Lake and thus provide for a stunning nature’s sight for the visitors. The lake is surrounded by thick forests, and there are parks near the lake providing for a picnic spot. People also enjoy long boat rides in the lake and sometimes also visit early enough to witness the beautiful sunrise. Thus, Umiam Lake offers a fascinating natural surrounding for the visitors and is one of the best places to visit in Shillong during summer.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> East Khasi Hills
Timings:<\/strong> Always open, water sports activity- 9 am to 5 pm
Entry fees:<\/strong> Pedal boat\/ canoe- INR 20, Skiing- INR 200, Scooter and River bus- INR 50, Yacht- INR 100<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> The Famous Cherry Blossom Festival Is Ready To Paint Shillong With Hues Of Pink & White<\/a><\/p>\n

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