3 Days

Guwahati, Shillong & Cherrapunji (3 Days)

A complete Assam–Meghalaya introduction from Guwahati — the ancient Kamakhya Shakti Peetha and Brahmaputra river on Day 1, Shillong's colonial charm on Day 2, and the full Cherrapunji waterfall circuit on Day 3.

Places: Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park

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Your Itinerary

Day 1Guwahati Sightseeing → Shillong

Early Morning 🚗 Pickup from Guwahati Airport or Railway Station; start directly

Morning 🛕 Kamakhya Temple

one of India's most powerful Shakti Peethas; arrive early to avoid queues; hilltop with Brahmaputra views

Mid-Morning 🏝️ Umananda Island

10-min ferry from Umananda Ghat (₹50 return); ancient Shiva temple on Peacock Island

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Pan Bazaar or Fancy Bazaar

Afternoon 🏛️ Navagraha Temple

hilltop panoramic views of Guwahati

Afternoon 🛣️ Drive to Shillong

100 km, ~2.5 hrs via NH-6

Evening 🏨 Check in to Shillong hotel

🌙Overnight Shillong

Day 2Shillong City Tour

Morning 🚗 Hotel pickup

Morning 🌅 Umiam Lake, Barapani

tea and lake views on the northern edge of Shillong

Mid-Morning 🏔️ Shillong Peak

panoramic city views at 1,965 m

Mid-Morning 💧 Elephant Falls

three-tier waterfall; easy walk; shaded and cool

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Police Bazaar (City Hut Dhaba or Café Shillong)

Afternoon 🏛️ Don Bosco Museum

7 floors of Northeast tribal heritage; rooftop skywalk

Afternoon 🌿 Ward's Lake

paddleboating and colonial gardens

Late Afternoon 🛍️ Police Bazaar

shopping; Shillong socks and local honey

🌙Overnight Shillong

Day 3Cherrapunji Full Circuit

Early Morning 🚗 Depart Shillong for Sohra

54 km, ~2 hrs

Morning 🏔️ Mawkdok Dympep Valley View

dramatic gorge viewpoint on the Shillong–Sohra road

Morning 🌊 Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang)

free highway viewpoint; seven parallel streams

Mid-Morning 💧 Nohkalikai Falls

India's highest plunge waterfall at 335 m

Mid-Morning 🪨 Mawsmai Cave

lit limestone cave; grip shoes essential

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Cherrapunji Holiday Resort

Afternoon 🌄 Thangkharang Park

views over Bangladesh plains + Kynrem Falls

Afternoon 🌊 Dainthlen Falls

roadside stop on return

Late Afternoon 🛣️ Drive back to Shillong; drop at hotel or continue to Guwahati (+3 hrs)

For Better Planning

What You Should Know Before You Go

Closures, best seasons, journey times and what to expect on the road.

What's Included in Your Booking

Choose your tier when booking — each adds more to your experience

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Essential

Base price · Semi-AC

✓Driver + fuel for the full trip

✓Semi-AC cab

✓Pickup & drop as per itinerary

✓Curated route plan

✓Pre-trip WhatsApp planning kit

✓Free reschedule (24h notice)

✓Local driver insider tips

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Premium

+₹700/day · Full AC

Everything in Essential, plus:

✓Full AC guaranteed

✓Tolls & parking included

✓1 water bottle per person per day

✓Tissue box in car

✓Mawkdok Maggi stop (on us)

✓First aid kit (ORS, paracetamol)

✓Phone charger in car

✓Priority WhatsApp — 15 min reply

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Luxury

+₹1,200/day · All-inclusive

Everything in Premium, plus:

✓Unlimited water bottles

✓Wet wipes in car

✓Local guide at key attractions

✓Hotel booking assistance

✓Welcome snack box (local Meghalaya)

✓Travel neck pillow per seat

✓Power bank provided

✓Printed itinerary card

✓Personalised dashboard nameplate

✗ Budget separately — not in any tier

✗Toll & parking — ~₹200–500/trip (waived in Premium & Luxury)

✗Attraction entry tickets — Caves, parks, museums

✗Boat rides — Dawki, Umiam Lake, etc.

✗Meals & personal expenses

✗Local guide fees — Included in Luxury tier

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