Shillong Tour Packages
Explore Shillong’s natural beauty, scenic mountains and splendid waterfalls with our curated Shillong Tour Packages. You can customize Shillong Travel itinerary as per your requirement. You can also book theme-based Shillong Packages with us like family, honeymoon and adventure when you make your Shillong Tour Plan.
At Kajaawa we also provide budget Shillong Tour Packages with quality service. Our Shillong Tour Packages includes transportation, sightseeing and accommodation so that you can be stress-free and enjoy your Shillong Trip.
No matter you are travelling with your family or friends our Shillong Tour Packages are best suited for travellers visiting Shillong.
Places covered in our Shillong Tour Packages:
Shillong City and its outskirts,
Spectacular Waterfalls, Caves, Parks and root bridges of Cherrapunjee.
Crystal Clear Lake of Dawki
Cleanest Village of Mawlynnong
Overview: In this Shillong Tour Package you will be spending 5Nights and 6 Days in Shillong and other places of Meghalaya where you will see some beautiful tourist attractions and spend time in the lap of nature as you enjoy magnificent views.
Shillong Tour Highlights:
-Stop at Umiam Lake for its memerisizing view and spend sometime at the adjacent Nehru Park
-Lady Hydari Park, the Orchidarium, Elephant Falls, etc.
-Visit Seven Sister Falls, Nohkalikai Falls Dainthlen Falls and Wei Sawdong Falls
-Trek the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Cherrapunji
-Explore Mawsmai Cave and Arwah Cave
-Take a tour Mawlynnong Village and the Single Living Root Bridge
-Visit the crystal clear Dawki River.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1- Guwahati-Shillong
Today you will be picked up from Guwahati Airport/Railway Sation. On the way you will be halting at Umiam Lake, that’s located approximately 15 km near the city of Shillong and is famous for its giant blue water . You will be mesmerized by the beautiful sorroundings hillocks of the area.
If you are travelling with children, the adjoining Nehru Park will be the perfect place for them to spend sometime.
Check-in to your hotel and stroll in the evening in the nearby market.
Overnight stay in Shillong.
Day 2- Shillong – Cherrapunjee Sightseeing
After having your breakfast, you will be leaving for Cherrapunjee which is around 65 km away from Shillong and is one of the wettest places in the world. On your way, you will visit Shillong Peak to relish a magnificent view of Shillong. Then you will visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley and also witness some roaring waterfalls.
You will visit the famous Nohsngithiang Falls which is commonly known as Seven Sister Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave and Eco Park. In the evening check in to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Day 3 – Cherrapunjee Tour- Double Decker Root Bridge Trekking
After having breakfast at early dawn, we’ll be going for a guided trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, which will take approximately five hours as you have to trek down approximately 3000 steps. You will get astonished while walking over the roots which seems quite frightening in the beginning but once you start, you will enjoy it.
Later you will return to your resort/hotel to enjoy the tranquil evening and get rid of your day exhaustion.
Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Day 4- Cherrapunji – Dawki and Mawlynnong Trip
Early morning after breakfast you will head towards Mawlynnong, around 80.8 km from Cherrapunjee. In the morning, you will explore the cleanest village of Mawlynnong. You will also be seeing many interesting sights like the balancing root, single living root bridge and the village life.
Later visit the clean and clear Dawki River also locally known as Umngot River where you can enjoy boating under the supervision of experts. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Campsite at Shnmongpdeng, Dawki where you will do camping with bonfire beside the river.
Overnight Camping at Shnongpdeng, Dawki
Day 5 – Krangsuri and Laitlum Grand Canyons Tour
Have your breakfast and enjoy your morning in the riverside. Thereafter you will be taken to the spectacular waterfalls, Krangsuri Falls where you will spend sometime and later head towards Laitlum Canyons which is a beautiful landscape of valleys and unique mountains. Enjoy the best view of the canyons and rejuvenate yourself. In the evening check-in to your hotel and relax after a tiring journey.
Overnight stay in Shillong
Day 6 – Shillong Full Day Tour – Guwahati Departure
You will start your day early morning for Shillong Tour. You will visit Lady Hydari Park, the Orchidarium and Elephant Falls. After that, we will take you to Ward’s Lake and Shillong Golf Course. Later you will be driven to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Departure
Weather in Shillong
During March to June, the temperature in Shillong is usually between 15-25 degrees and the weather is also quite pleasant which makes it a great time for Shillong Tour as the tourists can engage in various sightseeing and adventure activities. If you’re a nature lover, then you can visit Shillong during June-September which is the time of rainfalls and there is lush greenery all around.
How to reach Shillong
You can reach Shillong either by air, by railway, or by roadway.
By Air: If you want to take a flight, you book your flight to the Umroi Airport which is near Barapani, approximately 25km from Shillong. You can also reach Guwahati Airport and then go to Shillong by car.
By Railway: If you are taking the railway route, then you need to know that the railway station that is most proximal to Shillong is in Guwahati. You can reach Guwahati Railway Station by train and then take a cab to reach Shillong.
By Road: If you are a “road trip” person who loves to drive and does not suffer from motion sickness then you can travel by bus that starts from Guwahati bus depot to Shillong bus depot. You can also book a taxi from Guwahati to Shillong which is a journey of about 2-3 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the top five places that can be visited during your Shillong Tour-
1) Shillong
2) Dawki
3) Mawlynnong
4) Cherrapunji
5) Jowai.
Your trip will feel incomplete if you don’t visit these popular places.
The following are the best 3(three) most preferred accommodations in-
1) Hotel Centre Point, Shillong
2) Smoky Resort, Cherrapunji
3) Betelnut Resort, Shnongpdeng, Dawki
The most pleasing time to visit Shillong is from March to June. The weather of Shillong is pleasant throughout the year. Between March and June, you can experience the delightful summer and relish travelling all around the hill station.
Some of the romantic things to do in Shillong would be-
1) Shopping
2) Sip a hot cup of coffee or tea under the clouds
3) Chat while you’re sitting near the lake
4) Get a photoshoot done with the beautiful sceneries in the background.
There are many options for adventurous activities to do during Shillong Tour like zip-lining, kayaking, cliff jumping, snorkeling, boating, trekking, scuba diving. You can choose as per the itinerary that suits you the best. You can also do camping at dawki, shnongpdeng during your Shillong Trip.
If you are in Shillong then you must visit Ward’s Lake and Umiam Lake (Barapani) as these two lakes are famous for their scenic beauty and cleanliness.
The answer is of course “yes”! There are so many reasons to visit Shillong! The climate, the scenic beauty, the affordability, the warm people and what not!
Shillong is famous for clouds, lush green grass, crystal clear water and of course- beautiful people.
Shnongpdeng, Dawki is the best place for Kayaking. Water Sports activities can also be done at Umiam Lake Water Sports Complex under the supervision of experts.
If you are traveling to Shillong during summertime then wear light clothes made of cotton and if you’re travelling during winter then you can carry a jacket or sweater with you.