Reviews for Shillong Packages with our partner agents
Agent: Onn Tour Vacations
Sudhir • a week ago
Had an amazing experience with this travel company. Our meghalaya trip was perfe (Read More)ctly planned and smoothly organise. Thanks to Angeal for her excellent coordination and great service throughout the trip. Stay and transport was hassle-free and the driver was really good and polite
Agent: Mapago Tour And Travels
Kavitha • a week ago
Improve in hotel stay
Food
Agent: Borluit Holidays
Trupti • 2 weeks ago
I choose holidify for my parents best trip to meghalaya and it was worth coosein (Read More)g Minakshee Sharma as a tour consultant she gave proper shedule …
Agent: Tripy Tours India
Ankita • 3 weeks ago
A very good experience with family in Meghalaya during monsoon time, well organ (Read More)ised and planned by Mr. David and his team ( Tripy Tours India). Good hotel choice and well behaved driver provided, looking forward to more travelling 👌👍
Agent: TourDeWorld
Sandiri Shravan • a month ago
Planning and the resorts provided
Professional drivers
Agent: Borluit Holidays
Abhishek • a month ago
One of the best travel experiences! The itinerary was well planned, the driver w (Read More)as cooperative, and all arrangements were excellent. Thank you for making our Meghalaya trip memorable!....
Shillong Travel Essentials
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Shillong is from March to June and September to November, when temperatures stay between 12°C and 25°C, perfect for sightseeing, waterfalls, and lakes. December to February is winter, with cold mornings (2°C to 10°C) but clear skies, great for those who enjoy a quiet hill holiday. June to September is monsoon, when Shillong receives heavy rainfall, turning waterfalls and valleys spectacular, though landslides and road delays are common.
Ideal Duration & Popular Itineraries Shillong holidays usually last 3 to 5 days, often combined with Cherrapunji and Guwahati. Popular formats include:
3 Days: Ward’s Lake, Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak, Police Bazaar, and Elephant Falls.
4 Days: Adds day trips to Cherrapunji for Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and Seven Sisters Falls.
5 Days: Extends with Dawki for boating on Umngot River and Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village.
Top Things to Do
Visit Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak, and Elephant Falls
Take a boat ride at Umiam Lake
Explore Police Bazaar for shopping and local food
Go on day trips to Cherrapunji for waterfalls and caves
Visit Dawki for crystal-clear river boating
Explore Mawlynnong village and living root bridges nearby
Attend music festivals, as Shillong is known as the “Rock Capital of India”
Top Destinations Combined with Shillong Shillong packages are often combined with:
Cherrapunji for waterfalls and caves
Dawki and Mawlynnong for village stays and river experiences
Guwahati for Kamakhya Temple and river cruises
Kaziranga for a wildlife safari circuit
Why Book a Package for Shillong
Transport arranged: Road transfers from Guwahati (100 km) are included, along with local sightseeing cabs.
Multi-stop ease: Packages plan Shillong with Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong in the right sequence.
Hotel bookings: Limited stays in Shillong and Cherrapunji get filled during peak months, secured in packages.
Guided excursions: Caves, waterfalls, and living root bridges are best explored with local guides, included in packages.
Value bundles: Combining transport, stays, and guided tours lowers overall cost compared to booking separately.
Shillong Travel Essentials
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Shillong is from March to June and September to November, when temperatures stay between 12°C and 25°C, perfect for sightseeing, waterfalls, and lakes. December to February is winter, with cold mornings (2°C to 10°C) but clear skies, great for those who enjoy a quiet hill holiday. June to September is monsoon, when Shillong receives heavy rainfall, turning waterfalls and valleys spectacular, though landslides and road delays are common.
Ideal Duration & Popular Itineraries Shillong holidays usually last 3 to 5 days, often combined with Cherrapunji and Guwahati. Popular formats include:
3 Days: Ward’s Lake, Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak, Police Bazaar, and Elephant Falls.
4 Days: Adds day trips to Cherrapunji for Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and Seven Sisters Falls.
5 Days: Extends with Dawki for boating on Umngot River and Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village.
Top Things to Do
Visit Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak, and Elephant Falls
Take a boat ride at Umiam Lake
Explore Police Bazaar for shopping and local food
Go on day trips to Cherrapunji for waterfalls and caves
Visit Dawki for crystal-clear river boating
Explore Mawlynnong village and living root bridges nearby
Attend music festivals, as Shillong is known as the “Rock Capital of India”
Top Destinations Combined with Shillong Shillong packages are often combined with:
Cherrapunji for waterfalls and caves
Dawki and Mawlynnong for village stays and river experiences
Guwahati for Kamakhya Temple and river cruises
Kaziranga for a wildlife safari circuit
Why Book a Package for Shillong
Transport arranged: Road transfers from Guwahati (100 km) are included, along with local sightseeing cabs.
Multi-stop ease: Packages plan Shillong with Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong in the right sequence.
Hotel bookings: Limited stays in Shillong and Cherrapunji get filled during peak months, secured in packages.
Guided excursions: Caves, waterfalls, and living root bridges are best explored with local guides, included in packages.
Value bundles: Combining transport, stays, and guided tours lowers overall cost compared to booking separately.
No permits are required to visit Shillong. If you are visitng Arunachal Pradesh along with Shillong then are obliged to secure Inner Line Permits (ILPs) to access Arunachal Pradesh.
Is there an entry fee for Shillong peak?
Yes, there is INR 30 as an entry fee to visit Shillong Peak, which offers stunning panoramic views of Shillong and its surrounding areas. The entry fee is used for the maintenance and upkeep of the viewpoint.
How many days are sufficient for Shillong?
3-4 days are sufficient to cover all the tourist attractions.
Which is the best month to visit Shillong?
The best time is from March to June, during summer, and the weather is still quite pleasant. June to September are monsoon months with an average to heavy rainfalls. October to February is also a good time to enjoy winter.
How much does a trip to Shillong cost?
The starting price for a trip to Shillong is ₹10,680 per person on a twin-sharing basis for two nights and three days.
What are the must-visit places in Shillong?
The top 10 places to visit in Shillong are Umiam Lake, Laitlum Canyons, Elephant Falls, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Police Bazaar, David Scott Trail and Butterfly Museum.
What are the best places to visit in Shillong?
The top places to visit in Shillong are Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Police Bazar, Laitlum Canyons, Shillong Peak, Mawphlang.
