Itineraries for Shillong Shillong

Essential Shillong Highlights

2 Days, 1 Night
1

City Heritage & Umiam Lake Sunset

Morning walk around Ward's Lake and Don Bosco Museum. Afternoon shopping at Police Bazaar and Iewduh market. Late afternoon drive to Umiam Lake for sunset views.

2

Canyons & Waterfalls

Morning excursion to Laitlum Canyons for ridge vistas. Visit Shillong Peak lookout and Elephant Falls before evening departure.

Shillong & East Khasi Hills Explorer

3 Days, 2 Nights
1

Guwahati to Shillong via Umiam Lake

Scenic drive from Guwahati along NH6 with a boat ride stop at Umiam Lake. Evening check-in and heritage walk around Police Bazaar.

2

Laitlum Canyons & Colonial Heritage

Early morning drive to Laitlum Canyons for fog-covered cliff vistas. Visit Smit village, Ward's Lake, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, and Shillong Golf Links.

3

Highland Peaks & Waterfall Cascades

Visit Shillong Peak panoramic lookout point, explore three-tiered Elephant Falls, and shop for local handicrafts before returning.

Grand Shillong & Khasi Highlands Circuit

5 Days, 4 Nights
1

Arrival & City Heritage Walk

Transfer from Guwahati Airport to Shillong. Check-in at hotel and explore Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar evening markets.

2

Laitlum Canyons & Cultural Museums

Excursion to Laitlum Canyons and Smit village. Afternoon guided tour of the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures.

3

Cherrapunji (Sohra) Day Trip

Full-day excursion to Sohra covering Mawkdok Valley, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, and Seven Sisters Falls.

4

Dawki & Umngot River Boating

Day trip to Dawki border town and Shnongpdeng for glass-boat rides on the crystal-clear Umngot River.

5

Shillong Peak & Departure

Morning views from Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls before transfer to Guwahati Airport.

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