Shillong Trekking Tour Packages
The charming city of Shillong, Meghalaya’s capital, is encircled by pine trees. Its name is derived from the famous Lei Shyllong deity atop Shillong Peak. This 1496-meter-high hill station is well known for its weather, picturesque surroundings, and customs. Another term for this region is the “Scotland of the East.” There are still living members of the Khyrim, Mylliem, Maharam, Mallaisohmat, Bhowal, and Langrim tribes. The Meghalayan state capital, Shillong, is home to a lot of waterfalls. The captivating mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, stunningly gorgeous golf courses, cafés, and museums are the main draws for tourists to Shillong. Shillong serves as the entrance to Meghalaya, a state known for its stunning landscapes, highest waterfalls, caverns, and abundant natural beauty, in addition to its stunning natural beauty. Particularly Shillong has received attention for its upbeat populace and culture. Shillong is an interesting place since it has a very youthful vibe and a highly westernized culture.
Popular Shillong Trekking Tour Packages
Featured Package | Duration | Inclusions | Price | |
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Best of Meghalaya Tour | 5D/4N | Accommodations, Breakfast, Transportation | 17,000/- | View Details |
Adventurous Meghalaya Honeymoon Tour | 5D/4N | Accommodations, Breakfast, Transportation | 16,600/- | View Details |
Shillong Trekking and Sightseeing Tour | 6D/5N | Accommodations, Breakfast, Transportation | 21,500/- | View Details |
Enchanting Meghalaya & Kaziranga Tour | 8D/7N | Accommodations, Breakfast, Transportation | 29,200/- | View Details |
Meghalaya Kaziranga Nameri Tour | 7D/6N | Accommodations, Breakfast, Transportation | 27,500/- | View Details |
Newly Added Shillong Trekking Packages
Cherrapunjee & Shillong Weekend Package Shillong, Cherrapunjee 3D/2NActivities: Sightseeing
Your Meghalaya Trip will be for 7 days Mawsynram, one of the wettest place on earth. You will also trek the unique double decker bridge of Meghalaya. Explore caves, waterfalls, parks, lakes and villages of Meghalaya. You will also visit Laitlum Grand Canyons and Krangsuri falls at the end of your trip.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 11,000(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Mystic Meghalaya Tour Meghalaya 4D/3NActivities: Sightseeing
In this Meghalaya Tour Package, you will take a tour of important places of Meghalaya. This tour will cover scenic attractions of Shillong, caves and waterfalls of Cherrapunji. Also take a trip of the cleanest village of Mawlynnong and the clean and clear Dawki River.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 13,800(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Hidden Meghalaya Trip Shillong, Jaintia Hills 3D/2NActivities: Sightseeing
We bring you this Hidden Meghalaya Tour Package you will take a tour of less explored places of Meghalaya. You will start with the trip of Umiam Lake.Take a tour of Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Witness the breathtaking Krangsuri Falls and also visit Nartiang Village which is a home to unique monoliths.
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Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 9,250(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
4 Nights 5 Days Trip to Meghalaya Meghalaya 5D/4NActivities: Sightseeing
In this package your trip to Meghalaya will start with Cherrapunji Sightseeing. On the way you will visit the giant Umiam Lake and the beautiful Mawkdok Dympep Valley. Next day will be the trek of Meghalaya’s Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Later you will explore Mawlynnong Village and Dawki and then tour Shillong City.
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Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 17,500(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Splendid Trip Of Assam & Meghalaya Shillong, Guwahati 4D/3NActivities: Sightseeing
This splendid Assam and Meghalaya Tour is one of the best curated short itinerary by us. In 4 days you will tour the best places of Meghalaya. You will be taken for Cherrapunji excursion and Shillong in Mehalaya and Guwahati Tour in Assam. Explore the major tourist attractions of Meghalaya and Assam.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 13,650(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Upcoming Shillong Group Tour
This Shillong Group Tour is ideal for family as well as adventure lovers. Indulge in sightseeing of Shillong, Cherrapunjee and Dawki and perfrom advernture activties like trekking of the root bridges, riverside camping, kayaking and other activities.
4 Nights 5 Days Cherrapunjee Nongkhnum Mawlynnong Dawki Tour Meghalaya 5D/4NActivities: Camping and Sightseeing
Get a different travel experience of Meghalaya with our 5 days package. In this tour you will explore the Nongkhnum River Island, the second largest river island in Asia. Also visit the rural environment of Meghalaya at the cleanest village in Asia. Your tour will end with a visit of Cherrapunji.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Camping and Sightseeing
Starting From 23,000(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Glorious Meghalaya Tour Meghalaya 6D/5NActivities: Sightseeing
Explore the wonderful places of Meghalaya with our Glorious Meghalaya Tour Package. It is a 6 days tour which is best for family or group tour. Witness the village life at Mawlynong and visit spectacular waterfalls of Cherrapunji along with cave expedition. Finally, you will tour Laitlum Canyons, Elephant Falls and other places of Shillong.
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Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 21,550(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Meghalaya Adventure Tour 5 Days 4 Nights Meghalaya 5D/4NActivities: Sightseeing and Trekking
In this Meghalaya Adventure Tour, we have curated the best water activities and camping which will definitely boost the adrenaline rush of adventure enthusiast. Package starts with thrilling tour of Meghalaya. You will do trekking at Nongriat, water activities and riverside camping at Shnongpdeng village.
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Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Starting From 18,000(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Exotic Meghalaya 6 Days Package Meghalaya 6D/5NActivities: Sightseeing, Camping and Trekking
This is exotic Meghalaya Tour Package where you will cover important places of Meghalaya like Shillong, Mawphlang, Cherrapunji and Shongpdeng. Your tour will start by witnessing the grand Umiam Lake followed by Meghalaya’s cleanest village. You will also trek the Mawphlang David Scott Trail and also experience camping in Meghalaya.
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Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing, Camping and Trekking
Starting From 21,500(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
6 Days Tour of Majestic Meghalaya Meghalaya 6D/5NActivities: Sightseeing and Adventure
Our Majestic Meghalaya Tour has been curated to cover the major tourist destinations of Meghalaya. In this trip you will be visiting Shillong City and its outskirts. You will also explore the waterfalls and caves of Meghalaya sourrunded by lush greenery. Experience trekking and village tour in this travel package.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing and Adventure
Starting From 21,700(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Shillong Cherrapunjee Mawlynnong Dawki Tour Package 7 days 6 Nights Meghalaya 7D/6NActivities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Dive into the abode of clouds, Meghalaya with our combo Meghalaya Package. It is an extensive 7 days tour. You will cover all the major places of Meghalaya like Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki. Witness the nature at the Mawphlang Forest and enjoy the breathtaking views of the grand canyons of Laitlum.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Starting From 25,800(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Meghalaya Village Adventure Tour Meghalaya 8D/7NActivities: Trekking and Sightseeing
Adventure seekers will love this Meghalaya Village Adventure Tour. The tour will start with a visit to Umden Village, one of the unique villages of Meghalaya famous for silk. You will also explore the river island at Mawphanlur and the Kongthong Village. Go for an dventure trek at Nongriat and also walk at the prestigious cleanest village of Asia, Mawlynnong.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Trekking and Sightseeing
Starting From 29,200(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Shillong and Kongthong Village Tour Shillong, Kongthong 3D/2NActivities: Sightseeing
You will start your tour with a visit to the Umiam Lake, Ward’s Lake and Lady Hydari Park.Take a trip to Meghalaya’s unique village of Kongthong, famously termed as whistling village. Witness the rolling hills and serene waterfalls and visit the village’s honey production and bee farm. Interact with the residents of the village and listen to their communication with specific tunes.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing
Starting From 9,800(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Unseen Meghalaya Tour Meghalaya 8D/7NActivities: Sightseeing and Trekking
In this Meghalaya Tour, you will visit Wei Sawdong Falls, the less explored waterfalls of Meghalaya. Visit Mawjymbuin Cave and the Meghalaya’s hot water spring at Jakrem, Mawsynram. Go for a full day excursion of Cherrapunji and trek the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. End your tour by visiting Shillong.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Starting From 29,200(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Explore 3 Nights 4 Days Shillong Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong Shillong, Cherrapunjee 4D/3NActivities: Adventure and Sightseeing
We have curated this 4 days itinerary for your Meghalaya Tour covering the Shillong Golf Course, Lady Hydari Park and Ward’s Lake in Shillong. On Day 2 you will explore the caves and waterfalls of Meghalaya in Cherrapunji. Finally your tour will end with a visit to Mawlynnog and Dawki and drop to Shillong.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Adventure and Sightseeing
Starting From 14,500(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Spectacular Shillong 5 Days 4 Nights Package Meghalaya 5D/4NActivities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Explore one of the wettest place on earth, Cherrapunji. The breathtaking waterfalls, valleys, parks and caves of Meghalaya will rejuvenate and refresh you from the daily hustle of city life. A visit to Mawphlang Village will enable you to explore the heritage and culture of the local people. Finally you will be witnessing the beauty of Shillong and its nearby places before departure.
Accommodation
Transportation
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Activities: Sightseeing and Trekking
Starting From 18,000(Per Person on twin sharing basis)
Places to visit during Shillong Trekking Tour
Umiam Lake
Shillong Peak
Elephant Falls
Laitlum Canyons
Wards Lake
Lady Hydari Park
Shillong Golf Course
Don Bosco Museum
Air Force Museum
One Day Shillong Tours
Weather in Shillong
Summer:Shillong’s summer season, which lasts from March to June, is refreshingly cool and quite pleasurable for visitors. The optimum time to visit the hill station is during this period when the temperature stays between 15°C and 25°C. The environment is serene and enjoyable, with the ground still covered in a thick carpet of green. In April around this time, people also celebrate the Shad Suk Mynsiem festival. The Thanksgiving Festival is being observed with customary music, dance, and fun.
Monsoon:Each year, the monsoon season in Shillong lasts from July until September. During the season, there are frequent downpours in the area. The yearly average rainfall is about 3300 mm, and the temperature ranges from 12 to 16 degrees. Travelers who like to explore new places, appreciate nature, or are backpackers who want to take in Shillong’s scenic scenery will find the monsoons to be ideal. While there, one could desire to attend the Jaintia tribe’s traditional festival, Behdienkhlam. It contains rites and offerings made by the tribal people and is celebrated in July to ward off the plague.
Winter:The winter season in Shillong lasts from October to February. Since the temperature ranges from 2 to 22 degrees, the daytime is a good time to explore the hill station without having to worry about torrential downpours or oppressive heat. To get the most out of visits, one would choose to schedule their vacation around the Shillong festivities. The colorful Autumn Festival, which is held in October or November, features entertainment, cultural events, concerts, and other activities that are well-known all over the world. In October or November, there is also the Nongrem Dance Festival. It is a time to give thanks to the Almighty for the wonderful harvest, peace, and prosperity.
Weather Information for planning Shillong Tour
Month | Season | Temperature |
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December-February | Winter | 6°C to 20°C |
March-April | Spring | 11°C to 24°C |
May-June | Summer | 16°C to 24°C |
July-September | Monsoon | 17°C to 24°C |
October-November | Autumn | 9°C to 22°C |
Shillong Travel Guides
How to Reach Shillong
By Road: Buses from Guwahati to Shillong are operated by the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC). The primary interstate bus terminal is close to the Guwahati train station. Shillong offers a variety of affordable bus types, including Volvo, AC, AC Sleeper, and luxury buses. You may explore several locations nearby, such as Cherrapunji (55 km) and Jowai (61 km).
By Train: Meghalaya currently has no effective rail infrastructure. The closest railroad station, located 105 kilometers away from Shillong, is Guwahati. The city has excellent train connections to all other major cities around the nation. For Shillong, there are also taxi and bus services available.
By Air: Shillong Airport in Umroi is a tiny airport that accepts Alliance Air aircraft and is situated 40 kilometers from Shillong. Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) offers bus services from the airport to the state’s different cities. Shillong is serviced by frequent flights to several cities, including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and others.
Shillong Important Travel Routes
Route | Distance |
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Guwahati to Shillong | 2 hr 48 min (99.2 km) via NH6 |
Shillong to Cherrapunji | 1 hr 49 min (54.0 km) via Sh 5 |
Shillong to Dawki | 2 hr 31 min (81.8 km) via NH206 |
Cherrapunjee to dawki | 2 hr 26 min (84.6 km) via sh 5 and NH206 |
Shillong to Mawlynnong | 2 hr 29 min (78.1 km) via NH 206 |
Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong | 2 hr 24 min (80.9 km) via sh 5 and NH 206 |
Shillong to Krangsuri Falls | 2 hr 46 min (83.5 km) via nh6 and NH 206 |
Shillong to Laitlum Canyons | 30 min (24 km) via Smit Road |
Dawki to Mawlynnong Village | 1 hr 8 min (34.5 km) via NH 206 |
Shillong to Kongthong Village | 2 hr 14 min (53.5 km) via Khatarshnong Rd |
Shillong to Cherrapunjee | 1 hr 52 min (54.0 km) via SH 5 |
Cherrapunjee to Double Decker Root Bridge | 27 min (12.2 km) via Sohra-Laitkynsew Rd |
Shillong Trekking Packages
Top Shillong Tourist Attractions
Shillong Tour Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Shillong Tour
Chillest months of the year is the best time to arrive at Shillong for trekking activity because the required temperature during the winter season is very pleasant for trekking sports. Maximum and Minimum heat intensity in winter is around 20-16 degree celsius which is extremely perfect for trekking sports.
Shillong, Meghalaya is home to many trekking sites therefore, you can find many trekking routes in Meghalaya some of the popular treks of shillong are given below:
Smit Trekking.
The living Roots Bridge Trek.
Dawki Trek.
Umden Village Trek.
David Scott Trail.
Mawlynnong Village Trekking.
Mawlyngot Trek.
Weiloi to Umngi Trek.
Fastest means by which you can visit Shillong is through a flight and the closest airport to your destination is Umroi Airport which is only 30 km away from the capital city of Meghalaya. Guwahati International Airport is the second closest airport to Shillong which is 120 km away from Shillong by road.
Some places that you must visit while you were on your trekking trip to Shillong are given below:
Umiam Lake.
Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures.
Laitlum Canyons.
Elephant Falls.
Shillong View Point.
Police Bazar.
Mawjymbuin Cave.
Mawphlang Sacred Forest.
Some of the most attractive place Shillong are mentioned below Below:
Shillong Peak
Umiam Lake
Mawkdok Dympep Valley
Lady Hydari Park
Laitlum Canyons
Wards lake
Elephant Falls
Cherrapunji
Some famous places in shillong where you can find almost all your desire item and commodity are given below:
Police Bazar
Bara Bazar
Laitumkhrah Market
Polo bazar
OB shopping mall and Reliance trends in P.B.
Shillong is referred to as the hilly area hence the experience of trekking that you are going to get in its region is almost impossible to avail at any other hill station. Therefore, Shillong is simply awesome or more than worthwhile for trekking sports.
Shillong provides a suitable weather condition all round the year and if you want to perform your trekking in any other season rather than winter. So summer is supposed to be the second best hour when you can visit Shillong for trekking. The maximum heat intensity during the hottest months of the year ranges between 32-26 degree celsius.
From Travenjo it is recommended that you must avoid visiting Shillong during the monsoon season especially for trekking sports. Because during the rainy season Shillong suffers lots from landslides and it is totally unsafe for trekking.
In Shillong numerous restaurants are there where you can find almost every type of food. Some of the most liked or admired restaurants in Shillong are mentioned below:
City Hut Dhaba
Mc Crown
Eden Restaurant
Madras Cafe
Qzine restaurant