SHILLONG
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There are regular bus services , both private and government undertaking , to cater the needs of tourists coming from different parts of the Country and outside. In addition to this, there are tourists taxis available as well which can be hired upon at reasonable rates. Both these services provide comfort to the passengers and ensure satisfaction during the travel. The Meghalaya Tourism Office (Ph. 2226220) on Jail Road in Police Bazaar conducts trips to Cherrapunji as also to places which are around Shillong City. The Government of India Tourist Office (Ph. 225632) at GS Road may also be contacted for help. Travelers’ cheques can be exchanged easily in Shillong.
As far as Hotels / Lodges are concerned, there is no dearth of good quality Hotels which can be afforded by people of different economic capacities. With Tourism industry developing in the state, the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya also is making efforts to establish Hotels / Lodges with the help of private entrepreneurs.
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