Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom: A Mesmerizing Delight
Introduction
Cherry blossom is one of the prominent festivals of the Northeast, especially in Meghalaya which is celebrated during November I am not wrong during mid-November.
During this season you can feel like the whole of Meghalaya is covered with pink-white Jainsem
“the Khasi traditional saree“
People say to travel to Japan to see the cherry blossom but why when you can experience it in Shillong
It’s less expensive than traveling to Japan. People here are kind-hearted and friendly.
Northeast is surrounded by beautiful mountains, waterfalls, caves, lush forests, and rivers.
During this time, you can see Shillong dipped in pink-white.
This is my first time seeing and experiencing such things. I used to stop on my bike and adore the beauty when you look at the sky you feel as if the blue sky is in the shades of pink and white it’s a different feel.
The festival is a 3 day event, every year this festival promotes music, art, and culture mostly it provides a platform to music talented artists from the state not only from the state but from across the northeast region
Several contests used to happen I had the privilege this time to visit every stall there was food, local wine, there was local food, Korean, Japanese
Apart from these, you have singing, dancing, and fashion shows
Most of the events are held in two venues one on polo grounds and the other in Wards Lake
These three-day events in the city are full of joy and harmony, with chaos in between few traffic blocks.
The festival is gaining popularity every year and the people who come to see the festival are outgrowing every year
I got so involved I felt like the festive should be never-ending, now I have to wait till November for the next blossom.
Every time people have a question in mind about how to reach Shillong its quite simple there are 3 modes of transportation
How to Reach Shillong
To reach Shillong, Meghalaya, there are several transportation options available
By Air
The nearest airport to Shillong is the Shillong Airport (also known as Umroi Airport), located about 30 kilometres away from the city. However, this airport has limited connectivity. The better option is to fly into Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, which is approximately 125 kilometers away from Shillong. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from Guwahatito reach Shillong.
By Road
Shillong is well-connected by road to major cities in the region. You can either drive or take a bus from nearby cities like Guwahati, Siliguri, or Tezpur. Depending on traffic and road conditions the journey from Guwahati to Shillong it will take 3-4 hrs
By Train
The nearest major railway station to Shillong is Guwahati Railway Station, which is well-connected to other parts of the country. To reach Shillong from Guwahati you can hire a taxi or take a bus.
Once you reach Shillong, local transportation options such as taxis, shared cabs, and buses are available for intra-city travel.
Book your Cherry Blossom Festival Shillong experience now and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Meghalaya’s blooming landscapes
