Recommended Length
1 Day
SHILLONG
1 DAY ITINERARY
Destinations Covered
Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Wards Lake, Shillong peak, Police bazaar,Mary Help of Christian Cathedral, Captain Williamson Sangma State Museum, Golf links
Drive Start Time
07:30 AM
1 DAY ITINERARY
Shillong 1Day Itinerary
Umiam lake
Things to do : Witnessing scenic views and enjoying the beautiful Picnic Spots with a pristine nature setting.
Best time to visit : March to June
Timings and Fees: 10 am to 5 pm in the evening at INR 20 per person.
How to reach : From Umiam Lake it takes just 3 min (1.1 km) to reach to this park.
Contact : Phone +91 96133 86546
Nehru park
Things to do : Witnessing scenic views and enjoying the beautiful Picnic Spots with a pristine nature setting.
Best time to visit : March to June
Timings and Fees: 10 am to 5 pm in the evening at INR 20 per person.
How to reach : From Umiam Lake it takes just 3 min (1.1 km) to reach to this park.
Contact : Phone: +91 96133 8654
Lum Sohpetbneng
Things to do : Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, witness scenic views, click pictures, go hiking.
Best time to visit : February to June
Timings and Fees : Daylight destination with no entry fees.
How to reach : Take a taxi or a cab from Shillong, which is 26.1 km away (57 min).
Recommended Duration : 1 hr
Tourism Officer Contact No : +91 7005199957
Shillong peak
Things to do : Witness scenic views, birdwatching, and photography.
Best time to visit : September to May
Timings and Fees: 9 am to 3.30 pm (except Wednesday) at INR 30 per person.
How to reach : The peak is located 10 km away from the main city, and a cab or taxi will take around 40 min to take you here
Recommended Duration : 45 mins Contact : 085754 11281
Khasi Heritage Village Nr Sacred Grove in Mawphlang
Things to do : Learn about traditional items, watch documentaries at the amphitheater, witness the musical talent of the Khasi people and attend the Monolith Festival.
Best time to visit : March to June
Timings and Fees: 8 am to 6 pm at INR 20 per person. INR 20 for the camera.
How to reach : It is located approximately 27 km away from Shillong town, and a cab ride will take 1 hour to get here.
Recommended Duration : 45 mins Contact : +91 9863026858
Elephant falls
Things to do : Photography, enjoying the tranquil and pollution-free environs.
Best time to visit : Monsoon Season Timings and Fees: 10 am to 6 pm at INR 20 per person
How to reach : The waterfall is located about 12 km away from Shillong by road. From Umiam Lake to Elephant Falls, it takes about 1 hr (24.4 km) to reach there.
Recommended Duration : 45 mins
Contact : +91-3642222731
Mattilang park
Things to do : Visit the Elephant Falls and the children’s park.
Best time to visit : Winter Season
Timings and Fees: 10 am to 6 pm at INR 20 per person
How to reach : The Park is located 12.1 km from Shillong by road.
Recommended Duration : 45 mins
Contact : +91 84730 32661
Rhino Heritage museum
Things to do : View historical photographs related to the military as well as things related to the local culture. The museum also has a dedicated corner for displaying the rich heritage, valour, and courage of the Assam Rifles.
Best time to visit : March to June
Timings and Fees: 9 AM – 1 PM & 3 PM – 5 PM, Closed on Thursdays
How to reach : Take a taxi from Umiam Lake to Rhino Heritage Museum, which is about 39 minutes away. (15.9 km)
Recommended Duration : 30 mins
Air Force Museum
Things to do : Witness models of missiles and aircraft, learn about the Indian Air Force-Eastern Command’s history, and see the rare pictures of the wars between India, China, and Pakistan.
Best time to visit : October to February
Timings and Fees: 9.30 am to 2 pm, 2.30 pm to 5 pm (closed on Wednesdays & Sundays) at zero charges.
How to reach : Take a taxi from Umiam Lake which is about 59 min away (24.0 km) from the Air Force Museum.
Recommended Duration : 30 mins
Phone : 094725 00691
