Your stay — George Badwar
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Lumkshaid Presbyterian Church (444 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Barapathar Shiv Temple (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Shrine Hanuman Temple (829 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Bible Society of India (910 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Dreamland — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Butterfly museum — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Madan Lyngkhuid — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Dukan Makyllain — 103 m · ~1 min walk
SRGT Parking Lot — 2.9 km · ~36 min walk
Good to know — Shillong
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.49 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shillong, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at George Badwar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Shillong Bus Stand (Mawlai) → Hotel Yalana (near Khyndailad)
💡 Buses are crowded but cheap. Route 1 or 3 passes near the Secretariat stop. Ask the conductor—they’ll point you off at the right corner. Not tourist-friendly if you have luggage.
Police Bazaar, Shillong → Hotel Yalana
💡 Shared Sumos run fixed routes—tell the driver 'Yalana Hotel near Secretariat'. They fill up fast; you’ll wait until full. Cash only, exact change helps.
Shillong Railway Station (via Guwahati) → Hotel Yalana
💡 No direct train into Shillong—nearest station is in Guwahati. From there, take a shared taxi to Shillong (₹300-400 per person) then this local prepaid. Book at the tourist kiosk near the station.
Umroi Airport (SHL) → Hotel Yalana, Shillong
💡 Pre-book with the hotel or local taxi union to avoid haggling. The airport is small, with no metered cabs—just fixed rates. Expect a winding road through pine forests.
About Shillong
Wikipedia ↗
Shillong (English: , Khasi: [ʃɨlːɔːŋ]), the capital of Meghalaya, India, is a hill station and the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. It is the 330th most populous city in India, with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at George Badwar?
Check-in at George Badwar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Shillong
💡 Free entry. Ask the librarian to show you the original police gazettes from the 19th century — fascinating local history for free.
💡 Free to wander. Try the local jadoh (rice and pork) from a roadside stall for ₹30. The best busking happens on weekends from 4 PM.
💡 Entry is free but the observation deck costs ₹10. Visit on a clear morning for the best visibility; the mist often rolls in by afternoon.
💡 Entry is ₹10 for adults. Go at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid the crowds and catch the golden light on the water.
💡 Low cost at ₹100 entry. Start from the top floor and work down — the rooftop view of Shillong is worth the climb.