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Guwahati to Mawlynnong by cab or taxi, with a local driver

Mawlynnong is known as Asia's cleanest village, with a living root bridge, a sky walk and a balancing rock. It's about 3 hours from Shillong, so from Guwahati it's best over at least two days.

Shillong to Mawlynnong
About 3 hours
Guwahati to Shillong
About 100 km, 3–4 hours
Seen in the village
Root bridge, sky walk, balancing rock
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What a cab or private car for Mawlynnong costs

Here's what a cab with a driver costs for two or three days and a plan for each.

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

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.

2 days: Mawlynnong

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Shillong, with a stop at Umiam Lake. Stay overnight.

  2. Day 2

    Shillong to Mawlynnong (about 3 hours): village walk, the living root bridge, the sky walk and the balancing rock, then the drive back.

3 days: Mawlynnong and Dawki

  1. Day 1

    Guwahati to Shillong, with a stop at Umiam Lake.

  2. Day 2

    Mawlynnong and its root bridge, then the clear river at Dawki.

  3. Day 3

    Back to Guwahati.

Why take a driver for Mawlynnong

  • The hill roads in the Khasi Hills are winding, with fog from mid-afternoon. A local driver handles them every week.
  • Nobody in your group has to drive, so everyone sees the village.
  • Drivers know where to park and how long each leg really takes.

Best time to go

March to May
The best weather, pleasant temperatures, ideal for the village and the sky walk.
September to November
Post-monsoon freshness and excellent weather.
June to August
Monsoon: lush greenery, but the sky walk may be slippery.
December to February
Cold but clear, with fewer visitors.

Permits and what to carry

  • Indian nationals don't need a permit for Meghalaya. Foreign nationals should check the current entry rules before travelling.
  • Wear shoes with grip for the root bridge and the paths.

Rather drive yourself?

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

Guwahati to Dawki & Mawlynnong by self-drive

Cab or private car for Mawlynnong: questions & answers

How much is a cab from Guwahati to Mawlynnong?

The table on this page shows the estimate for 2 and 3 days in a sedan or a 7-seater. The final rate can be discussed over a call or email.

How long does it take to reach Mawlynnong?

About 3 hours from Shillong, after about 3 to 4 hours from Guwahati to Shillong.

Can I see Mawlynnong and Dawki together?

Yes. Our 3-day plan covers both, with a night in Shillong.

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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