HOW TO REACH US
INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION
The Academy is located at Umsaw Village under the Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya, just west of Guwahati - Shillong National Highway.20 Km towards the north from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, 83 Km South from Guwahati on the Shillong-Guwahati National Highway and 12 Km west from Umroi Airport. The entry point to the Academy on the main G S Road is called Umsaw Dyke. The Academy is situated just about 100 yards from the Dyke.
The conveyance available for reaching NEPA is as under:
| # | From | Distance | Mode of Transportation | Approx. Journey Time (One Way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Umroi Airport |
14 kms |
Four or Two Wheelers |
20 mins(approx) |
2 |
Shillong |
20 kms |
Four or Two Wheelers |
45 mins(approx) |
3 |
Guwahati |
80 kms |
Four or Two Wheelers |
2-3 hrs(approx) |
4 |
G.S road |
100 yards |
Four or Two Wheelers |
4 mins(approx) |
CLIMATE
The climate is moderately cool. Rainy season commences in April/May and extends till October.
BOOKING OF AIR/RAILWAY TICKETS:
There is a small airport at Umroi, about 35 km from Shillong. At present, Air India operates with ATR42 type of aircraft on this route. Buses / Taxis are available from Shillong to Umroi and back.
Flight Schedule:
| Flight No | To/From | Days |
|---|---|---|
CD9719/9719 |
Kolkata-Shillong, Shillong-Jorhat-Kolkata |
Mon, Tues and Thurs |
CD9711/9712 |
Kolkata-Shillong-Kolkata |
Wed, Sat and Sun |
Helicopter Service:
Helicopter is available from Guwahati to Tura and Tura to Shillong on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday and from Guwahati to Shillong and Shillong to Guwahati daily except on Sunday.
It takes 20 mins. to reach Shillong from Guwahati and one hour from Guwahati to Tura. This means of transportation is very economical and convenient.
For details and bookings, contact:
Meghalaya Helicopter Service MTC Bus Stand, Police Bazar Tel 2223129
IMPORTANT PHONES NO. Shillong Exchange Code(0364):
| ** | Office | Residence/Mobile No. |
|---|---|---|
Director |
2572033 |
2570246 |
Joint Director |
2572027 |
2570548 |
Dy.Director(A) |
2572044 |
09402195325 |
Dy.Director(Indoor) |
2572041 |
09436108657 |
NEPA Exchange |
2572045 |
- |
Faculty Room |
2572036 |
- |
Training Branch |
2572038 |
- |
TELE FAX |
2572027/2572028/2572038/2572041 |
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