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Cherrapunji (Sohra)
One of the wettest places on Earth with dramatic canyon views, stunning waterfalls, and the famous living root bridges of the Khasi people.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Meghalaya, India · Asia
Shillong sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nongumlong, 37km from Cherrapunji (Sohra).
Shillong is a city located in Meghalaya, India. With a population of 143,229, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shillong sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shillong to your route.
Martin Luther Christian University is a private university in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. The university is named after Martin Luther (1483–1546), the father of reformation. MLCU was established in July 2005; it is the first Christian university in India after more than two centuries of Christian education in theRead more
country that does not focus on theological training. The creation and functioning of the university is in accordance with the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, under Section 2(f).
Martin Luther Christian University was created by Act No.11 of 2005 of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and received the assent of the Governor on July 6, 2005. The Government of Meghalaya issued the gazette notification on February 22, 2006. The creation of the university is in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 under Section 2(f) and the university is empowered to grant degrees underSection22 of the UGC Act.
MLCU is recognized by the UGC vide a notification and the University has been granted Reg.No.284. Several students and graduates of MLCU have been awarded JRF, NET and merit scholarships by the UGC. Many graduates of MLCU are pursuing their higher studies in universities and institutions in different parts of the country and abroad.
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Shillong is located in Meghalaya, India, Asia. The coordinates are 25.5689 latitude, 91.8831 longitude.
Shillong has a population of approximately 143,229 people, making it a city in India.
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natural wonder
One of the wettest places on Earth with dramatic canyon views, stunning waterfalls, and the famous living root bridges of the Khasi people.
37 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 meters in Meghalaya, plummeting into a deep green pool during monsoon season.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Bioengineered bridges grown from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees by the Khasi and Jaintia people over centuries, including the famous double-decker bridge.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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The wettest inhabited place on Earth receiving an average annual rainfall of nearly 12,000 millimeters, surrounded by dramatic Khasi Hills scenery.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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A crystal-clear river on the India-Bangladesh border where boats appear to float in mid-air above the visible riverbed, surrounded by lush green hills.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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