Museum & Botanical Garden Tour
1 day Itinerary
Museum & Botanical Garden Tour
Recommended Duration:
1 day
Destinations Covered:
Umiam Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Entomology Museum, Ward’s Lake, Capt. Wm. Sangma State Museum, Rhino Museum, Air Force Museum
Start Time:
07:30 AM
Day 1: Shillong Cultural Loop
Spend a day exploring Shillong’s lake, museums, and botanical parks.
Umiam Lake
Things to do: Scenic views, picnicking by the lakeside
Best time to visit: March–June; 10 AM–5 PM for pleasant weather
Don Bosco Indigenous Museum
Things to do: See paintings, sculptures & Sacred Heart Church
Best time to visit: Any time during open hours (~9 AM–5:30 PM)
Wankhar Entomology Museum
Things to do: Explore 1,600+ butterfly & moth species
Best time to visit: Any time while open
Ward’s Lake & Botanical Garden
Things to do: Boating, zoo, butterfly park & stroll
Best time to visit: Morning–early evening before garden closing (~5–6 PM)
Captain Williamson Sangma State Museum
Things to do: Browse tribal artifacts & central library
Best time to visit: Morning–midday before 4 PM closing
Rhino Heritage Museum
Things to do: Browse military history & local culture displays
Best time to visit: Midday onwards
Air Force Museum
Things to do: See aircraft & missile models, war history
Best time to visit: Afternoon before museum closes