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Dhruv Patel
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    If you’re heading from Shillong to Umiam, stop at Shillong Peak first the old colonial watchtower there gives a quick glimpse of the 19th century military layout. After that, a quick walk to the Shillong War Memorial on NH6 adds a WWII layer. Do you think the watchtower’s view changes much between morning and afternoon?

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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…