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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: INR
- Languages: English, Khasi, Garo, Hindi
- Climate: Subtropical highland
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Population: Approximately 143,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during spring and autumn for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Shillong must comply with Indian visa regulations. Citizens from visa-exempt countries can enter India without a visa for short stays. Many travelers, including those from the US, EU, and UK, can apply for an e-visa online before arrival. Visa on arrival is limited and generally not available for most tourists. A valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sometimes vaccination certificates are required.
About Shillong
Shillong, often called the "Scotland of the East," is a charming hill station nestled in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India. Known for its rolling hills, lush greenery, and cool climate, Shillong offers a refreshing escape from the heat of the plains. The city’s unique blend of Khasi tribal culture and colonial heritage creates a vibrant atmosphere that appeals to nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike. Visitors are drawn to its serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, and lively markets. Shillong’s reputation as a music hub adds to its cultural richness, with numerous festivals and live performances throughout the year. The city’s friendly locals, picturesque landscapes, and opportunities for trekking, sightseeing, and exploring tribal traditions make it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and cultural immersion.
Top Attractions
1. Umiam Lake – A scenic reservoir surrounded by hills, perfect for boating and picnics. 2. Elephant Falls – A beautiful three-tier waterfall offering stunning views and photo opportunities. 3. Shillong Peak – The highest point in Shillong, providing panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills. 4. Don Bosco Museum – A cultural museum showcasing the heritage and traditions of Northeast India’s tribes. 5. Ward’s Lake – A peaceful artificial lake with walking paths, gardens, and boating facilities in the city center.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Shillong can enjoy trekking in the nearby hills, boating on Umiam Lake, and exploring waterfalls like Elephant Falls and Sweet Falls. Cultural experiences include visiting local markets, attending music festivals, and exploring tribal villages to learn about Khasi traditions. Adventure seekers can try rock climbing and camping. Shillong also offers opportunities for bird watching and photography amid its rich biodiversity.
Shillong Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Meghalaya
- Duration Range: Visitors to Shillong can enjoy trekking in the nearby hills, boating on Umiam Lake, and exploring waterfalls like Elephant Falls and Sweet Falls. Cultural experiences include visiting local markets, attending music festivals, and exploring tribal villages to learn about Khasi traditions. Adventure seekers can try rock climbing and camping. Shillong also offers opportunities for bird watching and photography amid its rich biodiversity.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for pleasant weather. Pack light woolens and rain gear due to occasional showers and cool evenings. Respect local customs, especially in tribal areas. Stay hydrated and use mosquito repellent. Carry cash as some places may not accept cards. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Khasi phrases is appreciated. Always keep your valuables secure and avoid isolated areas at night.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $200
12 Available Tour Excursions in Shillong
Our tours are specially designed for women. we take care of safety and security during the tour. We provide you all accommodation in a clean and hygienic homestay. We also provide proper guidance during and before the trip.
Price: $586.59
Duration: 168 hours
Delve into the untouched heart of Northeast India on this 9-day guided adventure through Khasi Hills and the Garo Hills. This tour combines outdoor thrills with cultural experiences, featuring exploration of limestone caves, bamboo skywalks, and crystal-clear rivers. Enjoy stays in locally hosted homestays for a genuine glimpse into regional traditions, and savor daily breakfast to energize your adventures. - Experience immersive stays in cultural homestays to connect with local traditions - Explore the remote Garo Hills and enjoy activities like Wari Chora canyon boating and trekking. - Visit Mawlynnong, Asia’s Cleanest Village, and partake in optional scuba diving at Dawki - Ideal for cultural travelers and adventure seekers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences
Price: $1,055.85
Duration: 216 hours
You'll spend each day exploring some of the Meghalaya's best Spots, Since we manage everything ever ready it will surely give you more time to sight see and experience each spot giving full time in exploring. .
Price: $700.00
Duration: 96 hours
Discover the Indian town Dawki known for its waterfalls, scenic river with crystal clear water on this fantastic 10-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Explore Krang Suri Waterfall with a vibrant blue pool at its base surrounded by lush greenery and lofty mountains. 2. Visit the Umngot River – the river with crystal clear water. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $144.65
Duration: 10 hours
Meghalaya - nature's heaven on earth is found in the northeastern portion of India. This actually favored region is popular for its jaw-dropping truths, such as Meghalaya is the wettest put on our planet and its perfect characteristic beauty is one of its kind. It is decorated with a broad extend of virgin aqua, fauna, and vegetation. This astounding visit through the peaceful laps of Meghalaya will energize and excite the traveler in you, where you may too get to explore the shocking excellence of the Dawki stream and the fields of Bangladesh.
Price: $305.02
Duration: 96 hours
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Shillong and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Shillong tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Umiam Lake, Ward's Lake, Elephant Falls and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $140.77
Duration: 8 hours
Experience Shillong's colonial side on this spectacular walking tour designed to take travelers from regular tourist site to British-influenced city attractions and provide an insight into the region's colonial architecture and heritage sites, its past, vibrant culture, and its citizens with lots of wonderful city stories and fun facts. Get the exclusive glimpse of the city's extensive architectural styles, planning features, and ornamental details of the city, mapping the city's social and cultural past during the walking tour. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit.
Price: $12.55
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Shillong. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Laitkor Catholic Church with trek going through a small cliffs and moved forward the lush green view on trekking routes and panoramic views of Shillong City 3. Climb through the rocky terrain, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful Shillong View Point and later walk in lush green upper Shillong forest.
Price: $23.46
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the the village of Mawlynnong, claimed to be Asia's cleanest village and explore the world famous living root bridges on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Explore the cleanest village located on the East Khasi hills and is surrounded by lush greenery and lofty mountains. 2. Walk on the world famous living root bridges with just a 10 minute hike. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $140.78
Duration: 10 hours
Shillong is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.
Price: $23.46
Duration: 2 hours
Experience authentic Shillong on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Shillong beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Shillong has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
Price: $12.55
Duration: 2 hours
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Shillong and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 4-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Shillong tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Ward's Lake and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $78.25
Duration: 4 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Shillong’s cuisine features Khasi tribal dishes and influences from broader Indian flavors. Signature dishes include Jadoh (rice cooked with meat), Dohneiiong (pork with black sesame seeds), and Tungrymbai (fermented soybean). Local markets offer fresh produce and street food. Popular dining spots include City Hut Family Dhaba and Trattoria, known for authentic local and continental dishes. Dining customs are relaxed, with an emphasis on fresh, flavorful ingredients.
Getting Around
Shillong is accessible by road from Guwahati, the nearest major city with an airport and railway station, about 100 kilometers away. Local transportation includes taxis, shared cabs, and auto-rickshaws. Walking is common within the city center. Renting a taxi for day trips is popular. Transport costs are generally affordable, but negotiating fares beforehand is recommended.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for pleasant weather. Pack light woolens and rain gear due to occasional showers and cool evenings. Respect local customs, especially in tribal areas. Stay hydrated and use mosquito repellent. Carry cash as some places may not accept cards. English is widely spoken, but learning a few Khasi phrases is appreciated. Always keep your valuables secure and avoid isolated areas at night.
Culture & Customs
Shillong’s culture is deeply rooted in Khasi traditions, emphasizing respect for elders and community. Social customs include greeting with a handshake and using polite language. Major festivals include the Wangala Festival of the Garo tribe and Shad Suk Mynsiem, a Khasi dance festival. Visitors should dress modestly and seek permission before photographing people or sacred sites. Hospitality is warm, and sharing meals is common.
