- Shillong is popularly known as the Scotland of the east mainly because of its scenic beauty and its climate. It experience all the four seasons.
- It is also home to several waterfalls and the city is surrounded by large reserves of pine trees.
- Shillong is well known for being the only matrilineal society in India where the the mother is head of family, youngest daughter owns all the property and mothers surname is passed on to children.
