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Shillong Tour Package

Looking for a trip to Shillong? We offer the best Shillong tour packages from Delhi, Sikkim, Guwahati, and more at great prices. With us, enjoy a smooth and hassle-free trip to Shillong with family, your better half, or solo.

Shillong, located in Meghalaya, is blessed with picturesque landscapes, panoramic mountain views, and many beautiful tourist attractions. Enjoy a unique combination of urban and rural on your Shillong tour and make your holiday memorable.

Choose Shillong tour packages by Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. and avail assisted transfers, comfortable stays, and delectable meals. Also, witness abundant natural beauty in and around Shillong town, from mist-covered mountains to crystal lakes to musical waterfalls.

Shillong travel packages allow you to explore the plethora of attractions and gain experiences from cultural expeditions to food trails to music festivals.

Shillong honeymoon packages let couples kindle their love in peace away from the city bustle in the lap of nature. And Shillong holiday packages for families allow kids have the best time indulging in fun activities like boating and cruising. In addition, adventure lovers can book Shillong tours to indulge in rock climbing, paragliding, rappelling, and trekking, and foodies can savor lip-smacking local delicacies.

Shillong Tour Packages For Family

Spending time with your family during the holidays strengthens your bonds and renews your love for one another. Shillong would be an excellent place to spend time with your family members. With our Shillong 2 days package, you can enjoy beautiful scenery, delicious food, and pleasant weather with your family and friends.

Get a stress-free vacation with our Shillong family holiday packages. Take a break from the routine of daily life with our family vacation packages to Shillong and explore its many attractions.

Best Places to Visit on your Shillong Trip

Shillong has many places of attractions, such as Elephant Falls, Don Bosco Museum, Sweet Falls, Police Bazaar, and many others. Tourists can experience lush greenery here and immerse themselves in a peaceful environment. Here are some of the most famous places that you can visit by booking Shillong holiday packages:

Elephant Falls: It is one of the most visited places in Shillong. The water on the rocks produces a soothing sound and provides the best sightseeing view. Our Shillong sightseeing package includes a visit to this beautiful location.

Umiam Lake: This lake is ideal for picnics. Tourists can also engage in adventurous water sports such as kayaking, boating, cruising, etc. If you've booked a Shillong one-day tour package, be sure to include this lake.

Shillong Peak and View Point: This place provides the whole view of Shillong. This peak is believed to be the kind of deity that helps protect the city.

Laitlum Canyons: Many tourists do not visit Laitlum Canyons, but it's one of the best places for trekking and photography.

Police Bazaar: If you love to go shopping, then Police Bazaar is for you. You can buy many handicraft items, taste local dishes, buy clothes, etc.

If you want to visit any of the places mentioned above. You can add them to your Shillong Meghalaya tour packages.

How to Reach Shillong for a Wonderful Vacation

There are several ways available for tourists to reach Shillong. Select the one that is more comfortable for you.

By Air: Guwahati is the nearest airport, which is 120 km away from Shillong. It connects to all the country's major airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Imphal, etc. After reaching Guwahati, you can go to Shillong by bus or by hiring a taxi.

By Train: Guwahati railway station is the closest to Shillong. You can travel to Guwahati by train from other cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, etc. Upon arrival, you can hire a taxi after reaching the station.

By Road: The roads are well connected. Tourists can take buses from nearby cities. From Guwahati, taxis and cabs are available.

Traveling by road takes time to reach Shillong, and it can sometimes be a very hectic journey. Therefore, you can book our Shillong holiday packages for a comfortable journey to eliminate all this.

Things to Do in Shillong

If you are planning a Shillong vacation, don't forget to include these famous activities in your Shillong tour package.

Boat Ride in Umiam Lake: The lake's serene beauty attracts tourists from around the world. The sunrises are a sight to behold and should not be missed. Boating on the lake is a must-try activity when visiting Shillong.

Observing birds from Shillong Peak: You can see the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls, and the Bangladesh plains from Shillong Peak. Birdwatchers can use telescopes to observe birds.

Trekking on the David Scott Trail: Another great thing to do in Shillong is trek on the David Scott Trail. Approximately 16 kilometers of this trek begin at Mawphlang. It was discovered by David Scott. This trail, located at a height of 4892 feet, takes five hours to complete. 

Visit Laitlum Canyon: The Laitlum Canyon in Shillong is often called the heart of Meghalaya's natural wonders. You will be captivated by the hues of the landscape here. Shillong's Canyon is the best place to breathe fresh air.

Shillong travel packages are tastefully curated, keeping every kind of tourist in mind, be it foodies, families, romantic couples, trekkers, adventurers, history buffs, or nature lovers. With the weather, landscapes, pine forests, waterfalls, green mountains, food, culture, and festivals, experience every aspect of the city with our Shillong holiday packages. So contact our travel experts and book a tour with us to enjoy a trip to the “Scotland of India.”



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Blissful Meghalaya with Kaziranga

6 N / 7 D

Guwahati - Kaziranga - Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Mawlynnong - Guwahati

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22,750
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Assam Meghalaya Tour

11 N / 12 D

Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Kaziranga - Majuli - Jorhat - Kohima - Dimapur

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46,000
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Land of Seven Sisters Special Itinerary

27 N / 28 D

Guwahati – Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong – Bhalukpong – Dirang – Tawang – Bomdila – Kaziranga – Majuli – Kohima – Touphema Village – Imphal – Moreh – Aizawl – Agartala – Unakoti – Nirmahal – Udaipur - Agartala

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1,00,000
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Assam Meghalaya Wildlife Tour

8 N / 9 D

Guwahati - Kaziranga - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Shillong - Mawlynnong - Dawki - Shillong - Manas - Guwahati

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35,000
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Guwahati Shillong Tour

4 N / 5 D

Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunji

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14,500
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Days Schedule Hotel Room Category Meals
1 Guwahati – Shillong Lady Bird Executive N/A
2 Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong Lady Bird Executive Breakfast
3 Shillong – Mawlynnong – Shillong Lady Bird Executive Breakfast
4 Shillong – Guwahati Cygnett Inn superior Breakfast
5 Leave Guwahati      

Note: Gala dinner charge is applicable on direct payment basis if arranged.

  • Breakfast

  • All transfer and sightseeing by AC Dzire/ Similar for 02 persons. For 04 & above we will provide AC Innova with all India Tourist permit

Delightful Meghalaya Tour

5 N / 6 D

Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Guwahati

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18,000
Per Person
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Wonders of Assam & Meghalaya

8 N / 9 D

Dibrugarh - Tinsukia - Guijan - Kaziranga - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Guwahati

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7 Days Guwahati with Shillong Tour

6 N / 7 D

Guwahati - Cherrapunji - Shillong

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Kingdoms of Northeast

12 N / 13 D

Guwahati - Kaziranga - Touphema - Kohima - Sivasagar - Jorhat - Shillong - Guwahati

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Meghalaya Cycling Tour

8 N / 9 D

Guwahati - Umbir - Cherrapunji - Mawlynnong - Dawki - Shillong - Guwahati

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6 Days Assam Meghalaya Tour

5 N / 6 D

Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Dawki – Mawlynnong

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Tour to Meghalaya with Haflong

8 N / 9 D

Guwahati - Kaziranga - Haflong - Nagaon - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Shillong - Mawlynnong - Shillong - Guwahati

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FAQs of Shillong Tours

Q: Why is Shillong famous?

Ans: Shillong is a popular hill station located at an altitude of 4908 feet above the sea level. Shillong is famous for its picturesque beauty, magnetic charm, pristine lakes, shimmering waterfalls, and rolling hills. It is renowned as 'Scotland of the East'.

Q: Where is Shillong located?

Ans: Shillong is the capital of the state of Meghalaya, northeastern India. It is one of the most popular hill stations in Meghalaya state.

Q: What is the ideal duration for a trip to Shillong?

Ans: You can spend at least 02 days in Shillong and if you want to explore nearby places in Shillong you need to extend your stay up to 05 days to cover the nearest places like – Guwahati, Kaziranga, and Cherrapunjee.

Q: What is the best time to visit Shillong?

Ans: Shillong is a destination that can be enjoyed both in summers & winters and one can plan their visit according to their preferences:

Summer Season (March-starting of June): Shillong is quite pleasant at the start of summers as the weather is cool and mild.

Monsoon Season (June to September): Shillong receives quite a heavy rainfall during the monsoon months. However, those who want to enjoy the rain and seeking for good deals on the hotels, there is no better time for them to visit Shillong other than monsoon. Indian Holiday advises guests to avoid traveling to Shillong in the month of July as it is the wettest month with the heaviest rains.

Winter Season (October to February): October is the advent of winter and during this season the region experiences the chilly weather with temperatures falling down to single digits. DO not forget to carry woolen clothes to stay warm in winter.

Q: Does Shillong experience snowfall?

Ans: Shillong does not normally experience snowfall. Due to low temperature and humidity in winters, a layer of frost forms on the ground. But there is no snowfall in the region.

Q: How to reach Shillong?

Ans: Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya and a paradise for nature lovers. There are various ways to reach this charming hill station.

  • By Air: The nearest airport from Shillong is Umroi Airport which is located at approx. 30 km from the city. It is a small airport and has limited flights. The major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati which is just 120 km from Shillong and is well-connected with the major cities of the country.
  • By Train: Guwahati railway station is the nearest railhead from Shillong which is 96 km from Shillong. It has direct trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc. One can hire a taxi, share a cab, or catch a bus for Shillong.
  • By Road: There are several buses and cabs run on a daily basis between Shillong and Guwahati. A traveler can choose from a wide array of buses as per the budget or get in touch with Indian Holiday to arrange for a car. One can also choose to ride a bike through the lush green valley and can easily get a bike on rent from Guwahati.
Q: How far is Cherrapunji from Shillong?

Ans: Cherrapunji is well-known as the second wettest place on Earth. Shillong is located at a distance of 60 km from Cherrapunji, which takes approx. 02 hrs. drive.

Q: Which are the top tourist attractions in Shillong?

Ans: Shillong is one of the most charming hill stations of the Meghalaya state. If you plan a Shillong tour, you can explore top sightseeing places such as Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak & View Point, Don Bosco Museum, David Scott Trail, Sweet Falls, Golf Course, Butterfly Museum, Ward's Lake & Lady Hydari Park, etc.

Q: Why Shillong is known as the Rock Capital of India?

Ans: Shillong is referred to as the Rock Capital of India, as people in the city are very much interested in rock music. Some of India's best rock talent originated from here like Soul mate - one of India's premier blues and rock n roll bands.

Q: What is the famous festival in Shillong?

Ans: The Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong has celebrated the unique autumn flowering of Himalayan Cherry Blossoms every year in the month of November.

Q: Which languages are spoken in Shillong?

Ans: English is the official language of the state while Khasi is the predominantly spoken language in Shillong. Besides English, Hindi & Bengali are also spoken.

Q: Which market is famous in Shillong?

Ans: Police Bazar is the main market in Shillong where you can buy organic products, bamboo handicrafts, Scottish cloth, fried fish, fried silkworms, bakery items, betel nuts, etc.

Q: Which hotels are available in Shillong?

Ans: There are a lot of options for accommodations in Shillong. It varies from luxury to budget hotels. Homestays are also available here. Some of the recommended hotels are Tripura Castle, Polo Towers, Centre Point, Lady Bird, and Habitat, etc.

Q: Can we plan a Shillong tour with children?

Ans:Yes, you can plan a Shillong tour with children as it is a kid-friendly destination and kids will definitely enjoy the natural surroundings. Some of the interesting places children must visit are as follows:

  • Don Bosco Museum - A whole day activity of knowing the land and people of the northeast.
  • Wade's lake – Wade's lake has a full long boat ride to offer for the kids. It also has a garden.
  • Lady Hydari Park- It is a small Zoo with open ground and garden with ponds.
Q: What is the famous dish of Shillong?

Ans: Momos are best eaten with spicy-tangy chutney. From street stalls to local eateries, many restaurants in Shillong serve fresh and hot momos with different fillings. Pork and chicken momos are very popular with the locals.

Q: Are liquor shops available in Shillong?

Ans: Yes, there are a lot of liquor shops available in Shillong. You need to be a minimum of 21 years of age to purchase liquor.

Q: Which mobile networks are functional in Shillong?

Ans: Almost all mobile networks are functional in Shillong but sometimes connectivity is sporadic because of its hilly location.

Q: How much does a Shillong trip cost?

Ans: A three-day trip to Shillong typically costs Rs. 15,000 per person. The cost will vary depending on what is included in your Shillong tour packages and how many people are travelling.

Q: Which is the best month to visit Shillong?

Ans: The best time to visit Shillong is between September and May when the weather is most pleasant. The monsoon season is also a great time to visit Shillong, although it rains less, so sightseeing and outdoor activities will not be affected.

Q: Is 2 days enough for Meghalaya?

Ans: It is not possible to visit all of the well-known waterfalls and visit sites within two days in Meghalaya. If you plan to visit Meghalaya, you should plan at least one week to spend there and must visit Kamakhya temple for blessings.

Q: What can I explore with the Shillong one day tour package?

Ans: This 1 day Shillong Meghalaya tour package includes visits to Umiam Lake, Umiam View Point, Nehru Park, Lum Sohpetbneng, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, and more.