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Arnav Patil
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    If you’re heading north from Shillong to Umiam, the NH6 is the quickest, but a quick detour to the Shillong War Memorial right off the highway gives a solid WWII snapshot. After the lake, a short drive to Dholai Village shows traditional Khasi houses and a few colonial structures that you won’t see elsewhere. If you need a base in Shillong, Living Roof is just a mile from the highway.

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    Ranganath Singh· 1 month ago · 22 replies ·1 participant

    Sleng Falls sits near Shillong and has been a sacred spot for the Khasi tribes. After seeing the waterfall, I’d love to hit a few nearby places - Umiam Lake and Shillong Peak are…