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Your Pre-Trip WhatsApp Kit

3 days before your trip we send everything on this page — curated for your specific dates, destinations, and group — straight to your WhatsApp.

🎒 Packing List

Tailored for Meghalaya's terrain, weather, and activity level. Adjust for your destinations.

Light rain jacket / windcheater
Fleece or thin warm layer (Shillong can be chilly evenings)
Waterproof grip shoes (root bridge treks, wet rocks)
Change of clothes if visiting Krang Shuri
Comfortable walking socks × 3 pairs
Compact umbrella (or rely on our car ponchos)

📡 Network Advisory

Know before you go. Many tourists waste hours without signal — this guide saves the frustration.

Tip: Get an Airtel SIM at Guwahati Airport or Shillong Police Bazaar. If going to Arunachal, add a BSNL SIM too — it's the only network after Bomdila.

Area	Airtel	Jio	BSNL	Note
Shillong city	✅	✅	✅	All networks work fine
Cherrapunji (Sohra)	✅	❌	✅	Jio is patchy; Airtel recommended
Dawki / Umngot River	✅	❌	✅	Limited signal; grab photos offline
Mawlynnong	✅	❌	✅	Airtel works; Jio unreliable
Laitlum Canyon	❌	❌	✅	BSNL only; near-zero coverage
Nongriat / Double Decker	❌	❌	❌	No signal. Download offline maps first
Krang Shuri Waterfall	✅	❌	✅	Airtel works on the road; dead at base
Guwahati	✅	✅	✅	All networks, strong everywhere
Tawang (Arunachal)	❌	❌	✅	BSNL only after Bomdila; ILP required

Download Google Maps offline for each destination before leaving Shillong. Settings → Downloads → Search area → Download.

🗣️ Khasi Phrases

Locals love it when visitors try a few words. Even one “Khublei” will get you a big smile.

Khublei

Pronounced: Khu-blay

Thank you / Hello

Kumno?

Pronounced: Kum-no

How are you?

Bah / Kong

Pronounced: Bah / Kong

Sir / Madam (respectful)

Katno?

Pronounced: Kat-no

How much?

Sngewbha ym dei

Pronounced: Sheng-ba im day

No problem

Mynta

Pronounced: Min-ta

Now / Immediately

Da leit

Pronounced: Da-layt

Let's go

Nongkynmaw

Pronounced: Nong-kin-mao

Tourist (literally: someone who wanders)

🍽️ Where to Eat

Our driver's picks — places we'd send our own family.

Veg travellers: Meghalaya cuisine is predominantly non-veg (pork, fish, beef). Police Bazaar and Laitumkhrah in Shillong have good veg options. Pack snacks for remote spots like Dawki and Mawlynnong.

Jiva Veg Restaurant

Police Bazaar, Shillong · North/South Indian thali

Veg₹150–250

City Hut Dhaba

GS Road, Shillong · North Indian dhaba food

Both₹200–350

Trattoria

Laitumkhrah, Shillong · Continental & fusion

Non-Veg₹400–700

Jadoh Stall at Lewduh

Bara Bazaar, Shillong · Jadoh (Khasi rice) & Doh Khleh

Non-Veg₹80–150

Cherrapunji Holiday Resort

Cherrapunji · Indian & Continental

Both₹250–450

Local Dhabas

Dawki · Basic Indian meals

Both₹100–200

Mawlynnong Home Kitchens

Mawlynnong village · Khasi home-cooked food

Both₹120–200

Full guide with 20+ restaurants → Help Center Food Guide

🚨 Emergency Contacts

Save these before you lose signal. Screenshot this page.

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Police

100

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Ambulance

108

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Fire

101

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Meghalaya Tourism

0364-2226220

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NEIGRIHMS Hospital (Shillong)

0364-2538025

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Meghalaya Cabs (your driver)

+91 73708 35098

All this — sent to your WhatsApp, 3 days before your trip.

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