Stroll Through The Cherry Blossom Paradise Of Northeast India

Instead of planning an expensive trip to Japan, you can now pay a visit to Shillong in Meghalaya to be left awestruck by the charm of cherry blossom flowers!

How often have we dreamt of experiencing the celestial charm of the cherry blossom flowers as we walk through the streets of Japan? Be it in movies or books, we have always been fascinated by the aesthetic appeal of the meadows and lakes strewn over with an abundant blossom of these attractive pink-toned flowers. What if we tell you that there is a city that is filled with the pretty, cherry blossoms and yet is much closer to home? 

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Yes, you can stop planning that super-expensive trip to Japan and head to Shillong instead for a happy dose of cherry blossom! The capital city of Meghalaya is blessed with a luxuriant spread of these magnificent flowers that will make you take a break. Every year during the autumn season, the city is adorned with the Himalayan cherry blossom trees and this phenomenon has turned Shillong into a tourist hotspot right before the onset of winter

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Of recent, the city has introduced the Cherry Blossom Festival (just like it happens in Japan) to celebrate the seasonal flowering and to indulge in merrymaking. The Cherry Blossom Festival at Shillong includes a myriad of cultural events like rock concerts, fashion shows, martial arts, music by DJs, choir performances, Indo-Japanese fusion music, storytelling contests, drawing competitions and even a Japanese tea ceremony

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According to Japanese traditions, the cherry blossom flowers stand for the fleeting aspect of life because their nature is to be short-lived. Echoing this sublime thought, the arrival of cherry blossom trees in Shillong signals the time to lose your worries and enjoy life with some fun and frolic. Of course, it is wonderfully romantic to walk hand-in-hand with your partner amidst the warmth of the delicate, ethereal flowers!  

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