Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
3025 km · ~65h 10m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 864Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1014Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1164Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1296Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1446Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1729Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1879Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2029Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2161Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2311Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2461Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2593Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2893Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife SanctuaryParambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
3025 km · ~67h 12m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shillong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shillong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shillong → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 756)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1513)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2269)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km
~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Karukkutty (about 41 km away) for Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 3025 km by road, roughly 60.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3025 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,380 · Sedan ₹39,430 · SUV ₹51,580 · Innova / MUV ₹57,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,330 · AC Seater ₹5,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · AC Sleeper ₹6,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,850 · Economy ₹3,060 · Third AC ₹4,270 · Second AC ₹6,080 · First AC ₹8,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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