2 Days

Shillong & Cherrapunji (2 Days)

The classic Meghalaya short trip — one relaxed day in Shillong followed by a full Sohra circuit through India's tallest waterfall, limestone caves and sweeping Bangladesh plains views.

Places Covered: Umiam Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake, Mawkdok Valley, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park

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Your Itinerary

Day 1, Option AGuwahati Pickup + Shillong

05:30–06:00

Pickup from Guwahati Airport or Railway Station

08:30–09:15

Umiam Lake, Barapani

en-route tea stop; views of this stunning high-altitude reservoir

09:45

Arrive Shillong; leave luggage at hotel

10:00–11:00

Don Bosco Museum

seven floors of Northeast tribal heritage with a rooftop skywalk (closed Sundays, ₹50)

11:15–12:00

Ward's Lake

colonial gardens and paddleboats in the city centre (closed Tuesdays)

12:15–13:15

Lunch

Police Bazaar area (City Hut Dhaba or Café Shillong)

13:30–14:15

Elephant Falls

three-tier waterfall in a lush gorge, 10 minutes from Police Bazaar

14:30–15:30

Police Bazaar

Shillong socks, Meghalaya honey, bamboo goods and street food

16:00

Check in, rest

early start tomorrow

🌙Overnight Shillong

Day 1, Option BShillong Hotel Pickup

09:00

Pickup from your Shillong hotel

09:15–10:15

Don Bosco Museum

seven floors of Northeast tribal heritage with a rooftop skywalk (closed Sundays, ₹50)

10:30–11:15

Ward's Lake

colonial gardens and paddleboats (closed Tuesdays)

11:30–12:30

Lunch

Police Bazaar or Laitumkhrah (City Hut Dhaba, Café Shillong or Trattoria)

12:45–13:30

Elephant Falls

three-tier waterfall, 10 minutes from the city centre

13:45–14:45

Police Bazaar

local shopping and street food

15:00

Return to hotel; rest and early sleep for tomorrow

🌙Overnight Shillong

Day 2Sohra (Cherrapunji) Full Circuit

07:00–07:30

Depart from Shillong hotel

08:00–08:45

Mawkdok Dympep Valley View

dramatic gorge and valley panorama on the Shillong–Sohra road; one of the most-photographed spots in Meghalaya right now; zipline available for the adventurous (entry fee applies)

09:30–10:15

Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang)

seven parallel streams from the plateau; free NH40 highway viewpoint; most spectacular July–October after monsoon rains

10:30–11:30

Nohkalikai Falls

India's highest plunge waterfall at 335 m; 5-minute walk to the viewpoint; dramatic in all seasons

11:45–12:45

Mawsmai Cave

a well-lit 150 m walk through ancient limestone formations; entry ₹20; cave floor is permanently wet — grip shoes essential

13:00–14:00

Lunch

Cherrapunji Holiday Resort or Coniferous Resort

14:15–15:15

Thangkharang Park

panoramic views over the Bangladesh plains and Kynrem Falls; entry ₹20; closes 4:00 PM sharp

15:30–16:00

Dainthlen Falls

short stop on the return road; no entry fee; great photos with minimal walking

16:00–18:00

Drive back to Shillong

Guwahati drop option

possible with a 06:30 start; skip one stop; adds 3–3.5 hrs from Shillong; arrive Guwahati by ~21:30

For Better Planning

What You Should Know Before You Go

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

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