Imphal to Shillong Distance

Shillong is an enchanting city and one of the best holiday destinations for nature lovers. Surrounded with pine trees, sparkling waterfalls and serene lakes, this hill station is a great escape from the burning heat of the plains. The cool breeze, scenic beauty and the unique culture and lifestyle of Shillong attract a large number of tourists to the place. Monsoons in Shillong are heavy and torrential rains enhance the beauty and charm of the place to an exceptional level.  The months from September to May are considered to be the best time to visit Shillong to enjoy a pleasant climate. The hotels in Shillong witness heavy tourist rush at this time. Goibibo is one such platform where you can find all the Shillong hotels and book a suitable one for yourself. 
 
The police bazar area of Shillong is one of the most popular places filled with local shops, hotels, restaurants and cafes. Tourists usually prefer finding accommodation in this area as it caters to the different needs of the travellers perfectly. Hotel Center Point Shillong, Hotel Polo Towers Shillong, Hotel  Monsoon Shillong, Hotel Pegasus Crown, Hotel Alpine Continental Shillong and Shaurya Inn Shillong are some of the good hotels in Shillong Police Bazar. 

If you are looking for budget hotels in Shillong, you will have a variety of options to pick from. These hotels will offer you the basic amenities under a decent price, cordial ambience and courteous staff. The Majestic Shillong, Hotel Silk Route Shillong, JK International Shillong, The Orchid Annex, Hotel Lake View Inn Shillong are some of the good options. 

There are plenty of beautiful homestays in Shillong that you can book through the Goibibo app, If you are travelling with your family and a large group of friends, the homestays will be a good option for you as they will provide you spacious rooms, huge garden areas and a homely environment too. Pine Hill Homestay, Peach Tree Homestay, Shillong Lajong Homes, Quinton Enclave and Sapphire House are some of the homestays you can choose to stay at. 

You will find all these options listed on Goibibo and can also read customer reviews and ratings to get a better understanding of the hotel services and facilities. 

Shillong peak is the highest point in the hill station that offers a magnificent landscape of the hills where you can admire the real beauty of the place. Some of the major sightseeing tourist spots are Laitlum, David Scott Trail, Kyllang rock, sacred grove, Nohkalakai falls, Elephant falls and Nohsngithiang falls. 

You must try the authentic local dishes of Shillong, momos, Dohkhlieh, Jadoh, Pukhlein and Dohneiiong. Mostly the local dishes are non-vegetarian but are worth giving a try for all foodies. Pack your bags and head to an amazing trip to Shillong and book the best hotel for yourself through the Goibibo app. 

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, located in north-east India. It is a very calm city and is famous for its temperate climate and historical landmarks. While you marvel at the history of Polo ground which is recognized as the world’s oldest, you can take notice of the picturesque landscape the city offers. 
Best Time to Visit
The months from September to April are considered the best months to visit Imphal. June to September is the rainy season and can be avoided. 
Places to Visit
Khonghampat Orchidarium is one of the most beautiful sites to visit in the months of April and May when you can see a range of species of orchids. For adventure lovers and families, Waithou Lake is a place to enjoy water activities. Some notable attractions to visit in the city include Imphal War Cemetery, Manipur State Museum, Shaheed Mandir, Red Hill Lokpaching, Loktak Lake, Kangla Fort, Shri Shri Govindaji Temple and RKCS Art Gallery. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can visit Keibul Lamjao National Park where you can spot many endangered and rare animals such as Sangai deer. Ima Keithel Woman’s Market is a popular market run by women and here you can buy traditional clothing, handicrafts and local herbs. Manipuri dolls, hand-woven shawls and cane items can be brought as souvenirs for family and friends. For exclusive deals on Imphal hotels visit Goibibo.
Food and Restaurants
Eromba (a bamboo shoot dish), Kangsoi are popular traditional delicacies in Imphal. You will find a number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants in the city serving varied cuisines from Chinese to Mexican. Luxmi Kitchen, Wild Rice, and Nikheel Cafe are good dining places. Atingba (rice beer) and Ashaba (rice brandy) are local alcoholic beverages that can be found in the city.
Transportation
Imphal Airport (IMF) is the main airport in the city. It is connected to many domestic cities with popular air carriers such as Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. The airport is approximately 8 km away from the city centre and can be easily reached via taxis. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Long-haul buses connect Imphal to many neighbouring cities such as Itanagar, Aizawl, Agartala, Kohima and Dimapur. The nearest train station to Imphal is Dimapur Railway Station in Nagaland. Taxi, auto-rickshaw and shared-autos are common public transport available in the city.