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Mawsynram Shillong Tour Package (4 Days)

4-day Mawsynram Shillong tour from Guwahati: Umiam Lake, Shillong, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Mawsynram and Sohra (Cherrapunji). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,410 per person.

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Mawsynram Shillong Tour Package (4 Days)

Description

4-day Mawsynram Shillong tour from Guwahati: Umiam Lake, Shillong, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Mawsynram and Sohra (Cherrapunji). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹8,410 per person.

This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 11 handpicked stops, including Umiam Lake, Ward's Lake, Police Bazaar and more. October–May; June–September for the rain itself is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Mawsynram Shillong

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 7°C – 26°C

Jan

18°

7° low

Feb

20°

9° low

Mar

21°

12° low

Apr

23°

15° low

May

23°

16° low

Jun

25°

18° low

Jul

25°

19° low

Aug

26°

19° low

Sep

25°

18° low

NOW

Oct

23°

16° low

Nov

21°

11° low

Dec

19°

8° low

Jan

18°

7° low

Feb

20°

9° low

Mar

21°

12° low

Apr

23°

15° low

May

23°

16° low

Jun

25°

18° low

Jul

25°

19° low

Aug

26°

19° low

Sep

25°

18° low

NOW

Oct

23°

16° low

Nov

21°

11° low

Dec

19°

8° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Guwahati to Shillong

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Guwahati in the morning. Drive from Guwahati to Umiam Lake (about 87 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Umiam Lake to Shillong (about 12 km, 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Shillong. Drive up from the Brahmaputra plain into the Khasi hills, stopping at Umiam Lake, a wide reservoir ringed by pine-covered hills. In Shillong, walk round Ward's Lake and spend the evening in Police Bazaar. Overnight stay in Shillong.

  1. 1

    Umiam Lake

    A large lake among pine hills on the way to Shillong.

  2. 2

    Ward's Lake

    A small lake with a garden in the heart of Shillong.

  3. 3

    Police Bazaar

    The busy market of Shillong.

Day 2

Mawphlang and Mawsynram

Today's travel: from Shillong to Mawphlang Sacred Forest (about 26 km, 30 min), from Mawphlang Sacred Forest to Mawsynram (about 36 km, 45 min) and from Mawsynram to Shillong (about 60 km, 1 hr 15 min). Walk with a local guide through the Mawphlang sacred forest, where nothing may be taken away and Khasi monoliths stand among the moss. Drive on to Mawsynram, which with Sohra vies for the title of wettest place on earth, and see the Mawjymbuin cave, where a stalagmite shaped like a Shiva lingam stands under dripping rock, and the Symper rock. Return to Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.

  1. 1

    Mawphlang Sacred Forest

    A protected forest with Khasi monoliths.

  2. 2

    Mawjymbuin Cave

    A cave with a lingam-shaped stalagmite.

  3. 3

    Symper Rock

    A flat-topped rock hill above the plains.

Day 3

Sohra (Cherrapunji) day trip

Today's travel: from Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunji) (about 53 km, 1 hr) and from Sohra (Cherrapunji) to Shillong (about 53 km, 1 hr). Drive to Sohra (Cherrapunji), one of the wettest places on earth, across the Mawkdok valley viewpoint. See the Nohkalikai falls, among the tallest plunge falls in India, the Seven Sisters falls, and the Mawsmai limestone cave, then return to Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.

  1. 1

    Mawkdok Dympep viewpoint

    A deep valley view on the way to Sohra.

  2. 2

    Nohkalikai Falls

    A very tall plunge waterfall into a green pool.

  3. 3

    Mawsmai Cave

    A lit limestone cave near Sohra.

Day 4

Shillong to Guwahati

See Elephant Falls on the edge of town and the view from Shillong Peak (if open), then drive back down to Guwahati. Drive from Shillong to Guwahati (about 99 km, 2 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Guwahati. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Elephant Falls

    A three-tier waterfall near Shillong.

  2. 2

    Shillong Peak

    The highest point near the city, with wide views.

Tour Overview

Four days from Guwahati to the wettest corner of the Khasi hills: Mawsynram with its stalagmite cave, the sacred forest of Mawphlang, Shillong, and the falls of Sohra.

This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Guwahati. The route runs Guwahati → Umiam Lake → Shillong → Mawphlang Sacred Forest → Mawsynram → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Shillong → Guwahati, about 426 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Mawsynram Shillong Tour from Guwahati

  • Umiam Lake
  • Ward's Lake
  • Police Bazaar
  • Mawphlang Sacred Forest
  • Mawjymbuin Cave
  • Symper Rock
  • Mawkdok Dympep viewpoint
  • Nohkalikai Falls

Inclusions in the Mawsynram Shillong Tour Package

  • 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Mawsynram Shillong Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Mawsynram Shillong Tour

Best time to visit: October–May; June–September for the rain itself

Route: Guwahati → Umiam Lake → Shillong → Mawphlang Sacred Forest → Mawsynram → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Shillong → Guwahati (about 426 km in all)

Before you go: Meghalaya roads are slow and narrow; the Sohra and Dawki roads are prone to landslides in the monsoon (June–September). Some villages and viewpoints charge a small entry fee.

Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong, or similar.

Package Price: Cab or Bus

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Guwahati. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus
2₹18,740₹12,710
3₹15,370₹11,490
4–7₹13,600₹9,840
8–10₹12,540₹9,170
11–12₹10,760₹8,410

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Places Covered

  • Umiam Lake
  • Ward's Lake
  • Police Bazaar
  • Mawphlang Sacred Forest
  • Mawjymbuin Cave
  • Symper Rock
  • Mawkdok Dympep viewpoint
  • Nohkalikai Falls
  • Mawsmai Cave
  • Elephant Falls
  • Shillong Peak

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 4-day/3-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–May; June–September for the rain itself is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 426 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 3 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: October–May; June–September for the rain itself

Route: Guwahati → Umiam Lake → Shillong → Mawphlang Sacred Forest → Mawsynram → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Shillong → Guwahati (about 426 km in all)

Before you go: Meghalaya roads are slow and narrow; the Sohra and Dawki roads are prone to landslides in the monsoon (June–September). Some villages and viewpoints charge a small entry fee.

Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Guwahati on day 1 and you are back in Guwahati on day 4.

Guwahati → Umiam Lake → Shillong → Mawphlang Sacred Forest → Mawsynram → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Shillong → Guwahati. That is about 426 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹12,710 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,410 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Guwahati and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–May; June–September for the rain itself.

Meghalaya roads are slow and narrow; the Sohra and Dawki roads are prone to landslides in the monsoon (June–September). Some villages and viewpoints charge a small entry fee.

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