Meghalaya, the abode of clouds, has rolling hills, some of the wettest places on earth, crystal-clear rivers and living root bridges. Shillong is the base; Cherrapunji (Sohra) has the waterfalls and caves; Dawki has the glass-clear Umngot river.
Most visitors combine Meghalaya with Guwahati and Kaziranga in Assam.
| Capital | Shillong |
|---|---|
| Gateway | Guwahati airport / station |
| Altitude | Shillong 1,525 m |
| Best time | October – May |
| Ideal trip | 3 – 5 days |
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Guwahati – Shillong | 100 km | 3 hrs |
| Shillong – Cherrapunji | 55 km | 1.5 – 2 hrs |
| Shillong – Dawki | 82 km | 2.5 – 3 hrs |
| Shillong – Mawlynnong | 78 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Shillong – Kaziranga | 250 km | 6 hrs |
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
| Place | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Umiam Lake Viewboating ₹2,500+ per boat | Free | Free |
| Shillong Peak & Elephant Fallseach | approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹50 |
| Nohkalikai Falls | approx. ₹20 | approx. ₹20 |
| Mawsmai Cave | approx. ₹80 | approx. ₹80 |
| Seven Sisters Falls | Free | Free |
| Mawlynnong Villageroot bridge + village | approx. ₹200 | approx. ₹200 |
| Dawki River Boatingper boat of 4 – in the calculator | approx. ₹1,000 | approx. ₹1,000 |
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Meghalaya – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
🚗 Pickup: Guwahati airport / railway station
🌇 Drop: Guwahati airport / railway station
🏨 Night stay: Shillong × 1 · Cherrapunji × 1 · Shillong × 1
🚗 Pickup: Guwahati airport / railway station
🌇 Drop: Guwahati airport / railway station
🏨 Night stay: Shillong × 1 · Cherrapunji × 1 · Shillong × 1 · Kaziranga × 2
No permit is needed for Indian or foreign tourists in Meghalaya.
October – May: clear rivers, dry trails – best season. June – September: heavy monsoon – waterfalls at their fullest, rivers muddy, landslides.
By air – Guwahati, then 100 km to Shillong (Shillong airport has limited flights). By train – Guwahati station. By road – Guwahati – Shillong on NH 6.
Our Meghalaya packages start from about ₹12,500 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.