1 Day

Shillong Express

The best of Shillong in a single day — with pickup and drop at Guwahati Airport, Railway Station or your Guwahati hotel. Land in the morning, see the Scotland of the East, and be back for an evening train or flight.

Places: Umiam Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Ward's Lake, Police Bazaar

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Highlighted Spots

Places we cover on this trip · Full day-by-day plan below.

📍Umiam Lake

📍Don Bosco Museum

📍Shillong Peak

📍Elephant Falls

📍Ward's Lake

📍Police Bazaar

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Choose Your Vehicle

One standard rate, everything included — immaculate cabs, courteous local drivers, and zero surprises on the bill.

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Hatchback

Up to 4 guests

Smart & nimble — perfect for couples

₹5,500₹4,900

1 day · all-inclusive

Book Hatchback

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Sedan

Up to 4 guests

Extra boot space & cushioned ride

₹5,800₹5,200

1 day · all-inclusive

Book Sedan

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Ertiga

Up to 6 guests

The family favourite

₹7,500₹7,100

1 day · all-inclusive

Book Ertiga

PREMIUM PICK

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Innova

Up to 7 guests

Captain-seat comfort for long hauls

₹10,500₹9,500

1 day · all-inclusive

Book Innova

🏷️ Seasonal discount applied — these prices are valid till 30 July only. Share your dates on WhatsApp to lock them in.

Every booking includes

✓Fuel & driver allowance

✓All parking charges

✓All toll charges

✓AC vehicle*

✓1 water bottle / person / day

✓1 snack / person / day (chips, biscuits or tea-coffee)

✓No hidden charges — the price you see is the price you pay

Good to know

•*AC vehicle included. If you need full AC running throughout the trip (hill climbs and halts included), ask us for the full-AC price.

•Offbeat routes (remote valleys, canyons & cave trails) — charges extra.

•Daily distance cover: 100–150 km. Spots or day plans beyond this attract additional charges.

•Sightseeing + drop to Guwahati on the same day: ₹1,500–₹3,500 extra.

Prices are per vehicle (not per person) · Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp for your dates and group size.

Your Itinerary

Day 1Guwahati → Shillong Highlights → Guwahati

Pre-Dawn 🚗 Pickup

Guwahati Airport, Railway Station or your Guwahati hotel (05:30 start)

Pre-Dawn 🛣️ Drive to Shillong

100 km via NH6, approx 2.5 hrs

Morning 🌅 Umiam Lake, Barapani

photo stop; morning light on the reservoir; tea at roadside stalls

Morning 🛣️ Drive to Shillong Peak

15 min

Morning 🏔️ Shillong Peak

panoramic views at 1,965 m; carry Aadhaar; mobiles allowed, cameras not

Mid-Morning 🛣️ Drive to Elephant Falls

15 min

Mid-Morning 💧 Elephant Falls

three tiers in a forested gorge; grip shoes on wet steps

Mid-Morning 🛣️ Drive to Don Bosco Museum

20 min

Mid-Morning 🏛️ Don Bosco Museum

7 floors of tribal heritage; cover floors 1–4 + rooftop in 1.5 hrs

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Laitumkhrah area (City Hut Dhaba or Café Shillong)

Afternoon 🛣️ Drive to Ward's Lake

10 min

Afternoon 🌿 Ward's Lake

paddleboating and colonial garden walk; boating ₹50/30 min

Afternoon 🛍️ Police Bazaar

Khasi handicrafts, local honey, bamboo goods, street food

Late Afternoon 🛣️ Depart for Guwahati

100 km, approx 3 hrs

Evening 🏁 Drop at Guwahati Airport, Railway Station or your hotel (approx 19:30–20:00)

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Best days: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat — Shillong Peak closed Wed · Ward's Lake closed Tue · Don Bosco closed Sun

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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