Trekking: There are many trekking routes possible from Shillong. Trek and explore the Nongkhnum Isle, the second-largest river island in Asia which offers special attractions.
Mahaseer Fishing: Go fishing at Umiam Lake which is very famous for fishing and is nearest to Ranikor, which is known worldwide for an abundance of carp and huge golden Mahaseer.
Explore the wildlife: Garo Hills west of Shillong are rich in Wildlife. Visit the region and praise nature. One can see the golden cat, golden langur, hoolock gibbon, etc, which are endemic to the state.
Explore the caves: Explore the numerous magnificent caves and caverns near Jowai which were used as hideouts during the war between Jaintia Kings and foreign intruders.
Try Local Cookies and pies: If you have a sweet tooth there is good news for you. Try the cookies, pies, and pastries at Cottage Bakers. They serve the best cookies and pies in the region.
Go shopping: Shillong is famous for its handicrafts so shop for beautiful hand-woven Khasi Shawls, woollens, and beautiful bamboo, wooden and cane handicrafts.
Play and watch the archery game: One should try his hands at the archery game which is held every evening at the Polo ground. It is a spellbinding experience to watch over 60 archers aiming at 90 % accuracy at a wooden dummy.
Try tea at the roadside shops: One should sip a cup of tea at the small roadside tea shops, glistening pots and pans scrubbed to a silvery sheen, the smiling Khasi ladies serving tea in cups made of bamboo.
Try local drinks: Shillong is also popular for some local homemade flavours. One should try these home-based brewers; some of these have high medicinal value.
Eating is another happening thing in the city. Shillong is the place to be in if you fancy Chinese/Tibetan delicacies. Though, the city also offers other Indian cuisines. You can also try the local Khasi fare which is based on Pork, vegetables, and rice. Though generally bland, seasoning is provided by hot chutneys made from dried fish. A good place for this cuisine is Khew Ja, run by an Englishman and his Khasi wife. Police Bazar has places to pick up a snack – there are some good cheap cafes down the road from the tourist office on Jail Road.
Bara Bazaar also has a few simple restaurants.
1-Baba Tourist Lodge at GS road - Inexpensive and clean, with tasty Indian food.
2-Delhi Mistan Bhandar at Police Bazaar Road – Classic Indian snacks and sweets. Very cheap, always full, and recommended for its excellent South Indian Breakfast
3-New World at GS road on Bara bazaar junction – A crowded local favorite, serving good Chinese food including spicy Szechwan dishes
4-Glory Plaza at Police Bazaar Road – Several cheap places serving tasty Tibetan Momo ( stuffed dumplings)
Shopping
Police Bazaar is the central place in Shillong where you can get almost everything when it comes to shopping. Apart from this, there is Bara Bazaar or Lewduh. Here you can pick up all ethnic stuff from exotic fruit and pickle (bamboo shoot recommended) to forest honey, particularly at the mega-market on the eighth day of the unique Khasi week. Good buys include mounted butterflies, hand-woven shawls, orange honey, black mushrooms, Khasi dresses for women, pineapple, orange, and other fruit products. The interesting shopping area in Bara Bazaar. There are seasonal fruits and other fresh produce, local handicrafts and exotic items.
Some Important Outlets are:
Meghalaya Handloom and Handicrafts
Purbashree
Manipur Emporium
Tantuja
Assam Emporium
Nagaland Handloom and Handicraft
