1 Day

Shillong Highlights (1 Day)

Perfect for a quick getaway covering the best of Shillong — available as a Guwahati pickup-and-drop or a relaxed local city tour.

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

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Your Itinerary

Option AGuwahati Pickup & Drop

05:30–06:00

Pickup from Guwahati Airport or Railway Station

08:00–08:45

Umiam Lake, Barapani

morning tea and views of this stunning high-altitude reservoir

09:00–10:15

Shillong Peak

panoramic views of the city, valleys and plains from 1,965 m

10:30–11:30

Elephant Falls

a beautiful three-tier waterfall in a lush forested gorge

11:45–13:15

Don Bosco Museum

seven floors of Northeast India's tribal heritage, with a rooftop skywalk

13:30–14:30

Lunch (Laitumkhrah or Police Bazaar area)

14:45–15:45

Ward's Lake

paddleboating, colonial gardens and a relaxed city-centre walk

16:00–17:00

Police Bazaar

Khasi handicrafts, local honey, bamboo goods and street food

17:00

Depart for Guwahati

20:15–21:15

Drop at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station

Option BShillong Local Day Tour

09:00

Pickup from your Shillong hotel

09:15–10:15

Shillong Peak

sweeping views of the city and surrounding valleys

10:30–11:30

Elephant Falls

three-tier waterfall, 15 minutes from the Peak

11:45–13:15

Don Bosco Museum

seven floors, 17 galleries and a rooftop city panorama

13:30–14:30

Lunch

14:45–15:45

Ward's Lake

paddleboating, gardens and an unhurried afternoon

16:00–17:00

Police Bazaar

local shopping, street food and the city's vibrant energy

17:15

Drop back to your hotel

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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