Shillong Tour Packages

Every season has its own charm in Shillong.
However, the optimal season to visit Shillong is during Summer and Winter, as the weather won’t be too hot either humid so that you can visit lakes and falls without any interruption.
The average temperature of Shillong during summer varies in the range of 15°C – 30°C, and 2°C – 15°C in Winter.
Monsoon would also be good enough to visit Shillong to witness the gushing waterfalls as the water flows to its fullest during monsoon.
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There are numerous places for sightseeing in Shillong including-
Lady Hydari Park – A Japanese Style Garden with a mini Zoo inside it.
Wards Lake – An artificial Lake Surrounded by rich green gardens giving it the most attractive panoramic view.
Cathedral Church – One of the most beautiful churches in Shillong with tall graceful arches and huge stained windows which adds a grand aura to it.
Don Bosco Museum – One of the finest museums in Shillong Showcasing local indigenous people & culture, clothing & artifacts on display.
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The best adventure activities to perform during are:-
Fly over the sylvan hills of Cherrapunjee with this thrilling zip-lining activity witnessing the lush green rolling hills
Camping – Camping in Shillong is an amazing experience for nature and adventure enthusiasts.
Kayaking – Kayaking in Shillong is an extremely exciting activity done in Umiam Lake and Shnongpdeng River in which a person moves using a paddle in Kayak.
Boating – Boating in Wards Lake Shillong and Umiam Lake provides such a relaxing and refreshing activity mostly done by the visitors.
Trekking – Trekking in Shillong is the perfect vacation spot for you to trek through the most well-known Double Decker root bridge and David Scott Trails.
River Canyoning – One of the finest activities performed in Elephant falls where you will dip in waist-deep water, swim across pools and climb over big boulders.
Caving – Engage in the Unique caving adventure exploring the astonishing world of Limestone’s caves.
Snorkeling – Snorkelling in the Crystal clear fresh of Dawki is good fun where you will be provided with snorkel and accessories.
Scuba Diving – One of the fulfilling activities to dive into freshwater in Dawki Shnongpdeng, with a depth ranging from 10-15 meters.

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Trekking will be an amazing experience while you are in Shillong. Following are the best trekking spots.
David Scott Trail, Mawphlang to Lad Mawphlang trek.
Double Decker Trek Nongriat village Trek.
Mawryngkhang trek (dangerous trek).
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Once you are on your Shillong tour and seeking some rural tour you should visit these villages:
Umden Village – Village famous for its Eri Silk production and traditional handlooms like Ryndia.
Mawlongbna – Embark on a day tour to Mawlongbna village and also indulge in adventure activities.
Jakrem – Jakrem is one of the many hidden wonders of the country, known for its scenic hot springs and believed to have medicinal properties.
Smit – One of the pleasant and pollution-free villages on the outskirt of Shillong city. Witness the wide variety of vegetation where farmers do mostly do Jhum cultivation.
Mawphanlur – known as the land of Seven Lakes with astonishing landscapes and water bodies hidden beneath the pine woods.
Kongthong Village – Also called the whistling village of India famous for bee farming and honey production.
Khasi Heritage Village – Situated adjacent to Mawphlang Sacred Forest. The village Showcases the traditional lifestyle of Khasi Tribes, displaying artifacts, tools, and weapons.

Travelers can reach Shillong by roadways, railways, and airways. You can reach Shillong by driving from Guwahati via NH40 or through state buses which are also available from Guwahati. Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest railway station from Shillong. From there, you can hire a taxi to reach Shillong. Shillong has a domestic airport where only a few flights are available. The international airport at Guwahati is 130km away from Shillong.

In 5 days, you can cover the most famous places in Shillong. As there are many places, it is not easy to complete in 2 or 3 days. 5 days will be a better plan for visiting places like Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Shillong Golf Course, Cherrapunjee, Dawki, Mawlynnong, Laitlum Canyons, Kongthong and many more.

To cover the most in 5 (five) days book 4 Nights 5 Days Trip to Meghalaya
If you have less time you can book 3 Day 2 Nights Weekend Shillong Tour Package

When it comes to shopping every individual is fond of it and Shillong can satisfy every need of yours.
You will get a varied range of products from handicrafts to Western fashion. Here are the most popular shopping outlets in Shillong including.
Police Bazaar
Bara Bazaar (Iewduh)
Glory Plaza
Bhutia Market
Khasi Emporium and Meghalaya Emporium.

There are various products and items that travelers can buy from Shillong like,
Traditional Handicrafts and Handlooms items of Northeast and Western Fashions outfits from Police Bazaar.
Wooden and Bamboo products like small decorative wooden products, furniture, and sofa made of bamboo, etc.

There are many hotels and resorts to stay in Shillong. Some of the best are as follows:
Hotel Polo Towers Shillong
The Loft Executive Inn
Hotel Woodland Hill Stay
Windermere Inn
Orange Homestay

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Shillong is one of the unique places where you will find a good number of Restaurants with quality foods at reasonable rates. Here are the best restaurants that are worth visiting are:
City Hut Dhaba located near Ward’s Lake.
Eden Restaurant.
Lamee Restaurant.
Jiva.
Last but not least Shillong also comes up with the best pure vegetarian Restaurants like:
City hut Dhaba.
Madras Café.

You can plan your trip by booking tickets in advance so that you can save a lot of money on your tickets and then look for viable options. You can also check weather conditions and the best time for visiting Shillong. During peak time, the prices are higher. Plan your Shillong travel schedule early to avoid the last-minute hassle.

Budget varies with facilities and the means of transport. An ideal package may cost you around 15,000 per person for visiting Shillong, Dawki, Mawlynnong, and Cherrapunji with Jowai for 4 Nights 5 Days. It is advisable to take tour packages rather than individual plans as our Shillong packages are budget-friendly.

Shillong is endowed with various breathtaking Waterfalls gushing down the magnificent hills.
And when it comes to Lakes amidst the green slope hills then Shillong is never back down. Here are some of the astonishing waterfalls and lakes which are worth visiting.
WATERFALLS
Seven Sisters Falls.
Elephant Falls.
Nohkalikai Falls.
Dainthlen falls and Weisawdong Falls.
LAKES
Umiam Lake.
Wards Lake.
Thadlaskein Lake.

Here are the best things to do during Shillong Tour:-
Overnight Camping at Shnongpdeng Riverside.
Kongthong Village Tour.
Kayaking and Boating at Umiam Lake and Dawki.
Scuba Diving at Dawki Shnongpdeng.
Trekking down 3000+ steps at the Double Decker Root Bridge.
Zip-Lining at Mawkdok Dympep Valley.

Shillong is a hill station and as such travelers are advised to carry warm clothes.
During Monson Season rainfall is regular, so travelers are advised to keep with themselves raincoats or umbrellas.
Travelers are advised to wear good quality shoes which are ideal for trekking as Shillong Tour involves trekking at various places and some places are slippery during monsoon.
It is important to carry identity proofs like Aadhaar Card, Driving License, and PAN Card.

The best mobile service provider in Meghalaya is BSNL. Though Airtel, Vodafone, Jio provide good service but BSNL works in remote areas too. Dawki / Shnongpdeng are the areas where the mobile network sometimes does not work.

You can buy many things as souvenirs during your Shillong Tour. Some of the items are Traditional Shawl, bird clock, mobile holders made out of pine, khasi scrubs, and local fruits of Meghalaya. You can even buy a handmade Dao but taking it on a flight may cause problems.

No, the route to Cherrapunji and Mawsynram deviates from Elephant Falls junction. From these junctions Cherrapunji is about 42 km on the left and Mawsynram is about 48 km on the right.