No Japan Tour For Sakura
No, you don't have to travel as far as Japan to see cherry blossoms. Meghalaya's Shillong is a heaven for the pink flowers at the moment.
Shillong's Cherry Blossom Fest
The stage is set for Meghalaya to host the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2023.
Where?
The festival will be held at the RBDSA Sports Complex in Madan Kurkalang, Bhoirymbong, Ri Bhoi district. It starts from November 17.
Places To See Cherry Blossom
While the festival celebrates everything around cherry blossom, here are the places to visit in the city to witness the best Sakura.
Shillong Golf Course
One great place to see cherry blossoms in Shillong is the Shillong Golf Course, as there are a lot of cherry trees lined up.
Polo Ground
Shillong can lay claim to one of India's most magnificent sports stadiums, Polo Ground, where the second half of the cherry blossom festivities take place.
Ward's Lake
One of the greatest ways to see the exquisite blossoms flowers is to take a boat trip on Ward's Lake.
Upper Areas
The upper areas of Shillong have cherry trees lined up and are beautiful to witness.