Trip Itinerary: Delhi to Shillong (August 16 - August 20, 2025)

Day 1: Arrival in Shillong

Morning: Arrive in Shillong and check into your hotel. Take some time to relax and freshen up after your journey.

Afternoon: Explore Ward’s Lake, a serene artificial lake surrounded by gardens. Enjoy a leisurely walk and some boating if weather permits.

Evening: Visit the Police Bazaar for shopping and sampling local street food, soaking in the vibrant nightlife of Shillong.

Day 2: Shillong Local Sightseeing

Morning: Head to Elephant Falls, a beautiful three-tiered waterfall located a short drive from the city center. Great spot for photography and nature appreciation.

Afternoon: Visit the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures to learn about Northeast India’s diverse tribes and their heritage.

Evening: Relax at Shillong Peak for a panoramic sunset view over the city and surrounding hills.

Day 3: Day Trip to Cherrapunji

Morning: Depart early for Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth. Visit Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India.

Afternoon: Explore the Mawsmai Caves and the Seven Sisters Falls, appreciating the unique limestone formations and scenic landscapes.

Evening: Return to Shillong and enjoy a quiet evening at your hotel or explore local cafes.

Day 4: Mawlynnong and Dawki

Morning: Visit Mawlynnong Village, famed as Asia’s cleanest village. Walk through the living root bridges and interact with the friendly locals.

Afternoon: Continue to Dawki River, enjoy a boat ride in the crystal-clear waters near the Bangladesh border.

Evening: Return to Shillong for dinner and rest.

Day 5: Departure

Morning: Free time for last-minute shopping or visiting any missed spots like Lum Sohpetbneng Peak or local markets.

Afternoon: Check out from your hotel and begin your journey back to Delhi.

Evening: Reflect on your trip during your travel back home.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ward’s Lake: 1.5 hours, ₹50 entry fee
• Police Bazaar: 2 hours, cost depends on shopping
• Elephant Falls: 1 hour, ₹10 entry fee
• Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures: 1.5 hours, ₹50 entry fee
• Shillong Peak: 1 hour, free
• Cherrapunji Day Trip (including falls & caves): 6 hours, ₹300 for transport and entry fees
• Mawlynnong Village & Dawki River: 6-7 hours, ₹500 for transport and activities
• Miscellaneous meals and shopping: Approx ₹1000
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹1960 (excluding accommodation and travel to/from Shillong)

Tips

If you wish to extend your trip, consider spending additional time in Cherrapunji or Mawlynnong to explore more natural attractions like the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Alternatively, to reduce the duration, you can skip the Mawlynnong and Dawki day trip and focus on Shillong city and a shorter visit to Cherrapunji, allowing for a more relaxed pace over three days.