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

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Your Itinerary

Option AGuwahati Pickup & Drop (transfer fee separate)

Pre-Dawn 🚗 Pickup

Guwahati Airport or Railway Station

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 or Railway Station

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

Option BShillong Local Day Tour

Morning 🚗 Pickup from your Shillong hotel

Morning 🛣️ Drive to Shillong Peak

15 min

Morning 🏔️ Shillong Peak

sweeping views of the city and valleys; carry Aadhaar

Mid-Morning 🛣️ Drive to Elephant Falls

15 min

Mid-Morning 💧 Elephant Falls

three tiers, lush forested gorge; wet steps, grip shoes

Mid-Morning 🛣️ Drive to Don Bosco Museum

15 min

Mid-Morning 🏛️ Don Bosco Museum

7 floors; cover floors 1–4 + rooftop skywalk in 1.5 hrs

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Laitumkhrah or Police Bazaar area

Afternoon 🛣️ Drive to Ward's Lake

10 min

Afternoon 🌿 Ward's Lake

paddleboating, gardens, relaxed city-centre stroll

Afternoon 🛍️ Police Bazaar

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

Late Afternoon 🏁 Drop back to your hotel

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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.

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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