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Guwahati to Cherrapunji (Sohra) by cab or private car, with a driver

Cherrapunji, also spelt Cherrapunjee and called Sohra locally, sits on a ridge about 55 km past Shillong: waterfalls, limestone caves and living root bridges in one of the wettest places on Earth. From Guwahati it's about 150 km, 4 to 5 hours of driving via Shillong.

Distance
About 150 km, via Shillong
Drive time
4–5 hours, before stops
Route
Guwahati → Nongpoh → Shillong → Mawkdok viewpoint → Sohra
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What a cab or private car for Cherrapunji costs

A private cab with a local driver can do it in a long day, but two days or more, with a night in Shillong or Sohra, is far better. Here's what it costs, sample plans, and which car suits your group. We pick you up anywhere in Guwahati.

Trip length5-Seater Sedan1-4 passengers7-Seater1-6 passengers
1 day₹4,400₹6,000
2 days₹8,800₹12,000
3 days₹12,600₹16,500
4 days₹16,800₹22,000

Trip totals for the car with a driver, from the same pricing as our instant estimate. Trips of 3 days or more cost less per day. We confirm the final price, and what it includes, when we quote your plan.

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5-Seater Sedan (Suzuki Swift / Dzire)

5-Seater Sedan

Suzuki Swift / Dzire

1-4 passengers (driver included)

2-3 medium bags

7-Seater (Suzuki Ertiga)

7-Seater

Suzuki Ertiga

1-6 passengers (driver included)

4-6 medium bags

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Sample plans

Starting points, not fixed packages: tell us what you want to see and we'll shape the trip.

Cherrapunji day trip (a long day)

  1. 1 day

    Leave Guwahati very early. The Mawkdok viewpoint on the way in, then Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls, and back via Shillong. That's 8 to 10 hours of driving, so choose this only if you can't stay a night.

2 days: the waterfalls and caves

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Sohra via Shillong, with the Mawkdok viewpoint on the way. Stay in Sohra.

  2. Day 2

    Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls in the morning, then back to Guwahati, off the hills before dusk.

4 days: add the root bridge and Shillong

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Shillong via Umiam Lake. Evening at Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar.

  2. Day 2

    Shillong to Sohra: Mawkdok viewpoint, Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls. Stay in Sohra.

  3. Day 3

    The Nongriat double-decker root bridge: about 3,500 steps down from Tyrna and back up. Your driver waits at the top.

  4. Day 4

    Back to Guwahati via Shillong.

Why take a driver for Cherrapunji

  • The Shillong–Sohra road runs along a winding ridge, with sudden fog and rain at any time of year. A local driver knows it.
  • After the root bridge steps, nobody in the group has to drive.
  • Drivers know where to stop and park at the viewpoints, and how long each leg really takes.
  • Good for families with children or older parents, and for a first visit to the hills.

Best time to go

October to November
After the monsoon: the falls still flowing and the clearest skies.
March to May
A good middle ground: decent waterfall flow and clearer skies.
June to September
Peak monsoon: the waterfalls at their mightiest, but wet roads and views that can disappear in fog. Allow extra time.

Permits and what to carry

  • Indian nationals don't need a permit for Meghalaya. Foreign nationals should check the current entry rules before travelling.
  • Carry rain gear in every season. Sohra's reputation for rain is well earned.
  • Wear shoes with grip for the caves and the root bridge steps.
  • The Nongriat root bridge is about 3,500 steep steps each way; it suits reasonably fit adults and takes most of a day.

Rather drive yourself?

Our self-drive route guides cover the same roads, with the rental to take.

Guwahati to Cherrapunji by self-drive

Cab or private car for Cherrapunji: questions & answers

How much is a cab from Guwahati to Cherrapunji?

The table on this page shows the estimate for 1 to 4 days in a sedan or a 7-seater; trips of 3 days or more cost less per day. Use the instant estimate for your dates, and we confirm the final price when we quote.

Can I do Guwahati to Cherrapunji and back in a day?

Yes, with a very early start, but it's 4 to 5 hours of driving each way before any sightseeing. With a night in Sohra or Shillong you see far more.

Are Cherrapunji, Cherrapunjee and Sohra the same place?

Yes. Sohra is the local name; Cherrapunji and Cherrapunjee are the spellings you'll see on signs and maps.

How far is Cherrapunji from Guwahati?

About 150 km by road via Shillong: roughly 100 km to Shillong and another 55 km to Sohra.

Sedan or 7-seater?

The sedan takes up to 4 passengers with 2 to 3 medium bags. The 7-seater takes up to 6 passengers and more luggage, which suits families and groups.

What does the cab day rate include?

The day rate includes the driver, fuel, tolls, the driver's food and stay, the night halt and the kilometres per day. Parking is not included. The final rate can be discussed over a call or email.

Where do you pick us up in Guwahati?

Anywhere in Guwahati: your hotel, home, hostel or PG, the airport or the railway station. Jalukbari, Adabari, Maligaon, Pandu, Bharalumukh, Fancy Bazar, Paltan Bazaar or anywhere else in the city. Tell us the address and time when you book.

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