Quick take: Cherrapunji (Sohra) is about 150 km from Guwahati via Shillong. A day trip by taxi is ₹4,400 in a sedan. A scooty is ₹799 a day to rent, with a limit of 300 km a day.
The two side by side
| Taxi (sedan) | Scooty (Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Street Rally) | |
|---|---|---|
| One day | ₹4,400 | ₹799 rent |
| Driver | Included | You ride |
| Fuel | Included | You pay for the fuel you use |
| Tolls | Included | You pay |
| Parking | You pay | You pay |
| Distance | The km per day are included | 300 km a day; extra km are ₹3 a km |
On the taxi, the day rate covers the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver's food and stay and the night halt. Parking is not included. A scooty comes with a helmet and no deposit on the vehicle. We collect a deposit covering a full tank of fuel and settle it when you return.
Read the distance before you choose
Cherrapunji is about 150 km each way from Guwahati, via Shillong. Set that against the 300 km a day limit on a scooty, and against how long a day on the road you want. A taxi day trip is a long day too. The plan for the stops is on the Cherrapunji cab page.
Two days is easier
Whichever you choose, 2 days gives you the waterfalls and caves without rushing, and a night in Shillong or Sohra. A taxi for 2 days is ₹8,800 in a sedan. For the scooty, the guides cover the ride: Meghalaya by scooty or bike and Shillong to Cherrapunji by scooty.
Scooties you can rent
Helmet included, no vehicle deposit
FAQs
How far is Cherrapunji from Guwahati? About 150 km via Shillong.
How much is a taxi to Cherrapunji for a day? ₹4,400 in a sedan and ₹6,000 in a 7-seater. The day rate includes the driver, fuel and tolls. Parking is not included.
How much is a scooty for a day? ₹799 for the Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Street Rally, with a helmet, and a limit of 300 km a day.
Do I need to stay overnight? Not necessarily, but 2 days is easier and leaves time for the waterfalls and caves.
The information in this post is indicative. Final terms and policies are discussed and confirmed when you take the vehicle on rent.
