The entire state is full of lush green vegetation and presents a soothing sight to the people from the plains and to all lovers of nature. Shillong, the state capital is the best beautiful hill resort in the north-eastern region. It is a place of great interest with its orchids and tree-lined boulevards. Shillong has a number of tourist attractions like Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Polo Ground, Mini Zoo, Elephant Falls, Shillong peak, the golf course etc. Cherrapunjee, which remains a perennial source of interest to the visitors because of its record rainfall. Simsang valley in the Garo hills is also delighted the tourists.