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Guwahati to Shillong by private car with a driver

Shillong is about 100 km from Guwahati, 3 to 4 hours on a good highway that climbs into the pine-covered Khasi Hills. With a private car and a local driver, you can do it as a day trip or stay a night or two.

Distance: About 100 km
Drive time: 3–4 hours
Route: Guwahati → Jorabat → Nongpoh → Umiam Lake → Shillong (NH6)

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What a private car for Shillong costs

Here's what a car with a driver costs for one to three days, what fits in each, and which car suits your group.

Trip length	5-Seater Sedan1-4 passengers	7-Seater1-6 passengers
1 day	₹3,450–₹4,150	₹4,350–₹5,150
2 days	₹6,950–₹8,250	₹8,700–₹10,300
3 days	₹10,250–₹12,100	₹12,800–₹15,100

Trip totals for the car with a driver, from the same pricing as our instant estimate. Longer trips 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

1-4 passengers (driver included)

2-3 medium bags

7-Seater

Suzuki Ertiga

1-6 passengers (driver included)

4-6 medium bags

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Shillong day trip

1 day
Leave Guwahati early, breakfast at Nongpoh and a stop at Umiam Lake. Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls and Ward's Lake, then back to Guwahati in the evening.

2 days: Shillong at an easy pace

Day 1
Guwahati to Shillong via Umiam Lake. Evening at Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar.
Day 2
Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls and Laitlum Canyons, then back to Guwahati before dusk.

3 days: add Cherrapunji

Day 1
Guwahati to Shillong, with a stop at Umiam Lake.
Day 2
Cherrapunji (Sohra): Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls.
Day 3
Shillong Peak or Laitlum in the morning, then back to Guwahati.

Why take a driver for Shillong

Traffic at Jorabat and Byrnihat is slow and full of trucks; a local driver knows when to leave.
The climb after Nongpoh has hairpins, and fog often settles on the upper section in the late afternoon.
Parking in Shillong, especially around Police Bazaar, is tight. Your driver drops you and waits.
Everyone in the car gets the views, including whoever would otherwise be driving.

Best time to go

March to June: Pleasant weather and clear views.
September to November: Fresh after the monsoon, with clear skies; the best time for the views.
June to September: Monsoon: heavy rain and fog on the hill section. Allow extra time.
December to February: Cold nights in Shillong; bring warm layers.

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 a light jacket even in summer: Shillong is cooler than Guwahati, especially in the evening.
Plan to be off the hill section before dusk, when fog and trucks make the road slower.

Rather drive yourself?

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

Guwahati to Shillong by self-drive

Private car for Shillong: questions & answers

How much is a private car from Guwahati to Shillong?

The table on this page shows the estimate for a day trip and for 2 or 3 days, in a sedan or a 7-seater. Use the instant estimate for your dates, and we confirm the final price when we quote.

Can I do Shillong as a day trip from Guwahati?

Yes. It's about 100 km each way, 3 to 4 hours, which leaves time for Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls. For Cherrapunji or Laitlum, stay at least a night.

Do you do one-way drops from Guwahati to Shillong?

Ask us on WhatsApp with your date and time, and we'll tell you if a car is free and the price.

How long does Guwahati to Shillong take by car?

Usually 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic at Jorabat and Byrnihat.

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