Arrive at Guwahati — clear immigration/baggage if required and freshen up; meet your driver for the Shillong road transfer. This airport pick-up time gives a comfortable window for morning travel towards Shillong.
A short morning visit to the Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill — one of Assam’s most important pilgrimage sites; visiting early avoids crowds and is atmospheric. Temple darshan typically starts early (check festival days).
Stop for a hearty local breakfast (try omelette, local bread, chai) at a reputable roadside café or at Police Bazaar on arrival in Shillong. Good fuel for a full day of sightseeing.
Relax at scenic Umiam Lake; you can take a short boat ride or walk the lakeshore and enjoy the panoramic views. Boating services generally run from ~9:00am–5:00pm (seasonal), so mid-morning is ideal.
A quick stop at Elephant Falls, a layered cascade just outside Shillong; easy walk from the parking area, best for photos and a short nature stretch. Typical visiting hours are around 8:00am–5:30pm.
Enjoy local Khasi favourites and continental options in Police Bazaar — Dylan's Café or City Hut are reliable; try local chicken dishes or simple pastas depending on your preference.
Visit the place you mentioned in Shillong for a local viewpoint and to experience Khasi cultural spots and panoramic city views; useful to get an orientation of Shillong.
Early departure to make the most of Sohra’s viewpoints and caves — drive time ~1.5–2 hours depending on stops. Roads are scenic; expect light stops en route.
Explore the well-lit limestone Mawsmai Caves with short easy passages and photographic stalagmite/stalactite features; best visited early to avoid crowds. Typical visiting hours are 8:30am–4:30pm.
Visit the viewpoint for the Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls) from Thangkharang Park for panoramic views across the gorge; views are best in the late morning when clouds can clear.
Visit the famous Nohkalikai Falls viewpoint — one of India’s tallest plunge waterfalls and a must-see for iconic photography. Best visited before late afternoon; viewpoint typically accessible until dusk.
Drive to Kynrem Falls viewpoint (a longer drive from central Sohra) or view the Double-decker Falls (where visible) depending on local road access; both are scenic and worth visiting if weather/road conditions permit.
Very early start to reach the Tyrna/Tyrna parking area or necessary drop point in time for the trek to the Living Root Bridge; allow ~2–2.5 hours drive from Shillong depending on pick-up point.
A steep trek (approx 3–4 km down then up) to the famous double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat; trail includes bamboo-bridges and steps, with dense jungle and waterfalls en route. Trek duration varies; start early to avoid heat and finish before late afternoon.
Enjoy a packed lunch or small local meal in Nongriat village while resting and soaking up the unique living-root-bridge landscape. Note: simple home-cooked food is the norm in the village.
Return climb to the trailhead — it’s steep and can take 2–3 hours depending on pace. Keep hydrated and take breaks; your driver will meet you at the top.
Drive south-east to Mawlynnong village (approx 2.5–3 hours); this award-winning village is famous for cleanliness, living root structures and a simple village lifestyle.
Wander the tidy lanes, visit homestays, the bamboo/stepped pathways and climb the Sky View Tower for panoramic views across Bangladesh plains; tower open ~9:00am–5:00pm.
Clear-water boat trip (season dependent) to see the glass-like river and limestone banks; boating is usually available from ~9:00am–4:00pm. A relaxed, scenic experience and great for photos.
Early visit to Laitlum (Canyon of the Kings) for sunrise-like views and a short, easy hike along the ridgeline; peaceful and scenic — accessible any time but best in the morning.
Use this time to revisit Elephant Falls or pick up souvenirs and traditional Khasi handicrafts at Police Bazaar; shops typically open from 9:00–10:00am onwards.
Finish with a relaxed lunch in Shillong; choose simple regional dishes or continental favourites depending on your taste before the drive back to Guwahati.
Drive back to Guwahati; to reach Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport for a 10:00pm departure you should be on the road by around 5:30pm from central Shillong (earlier is safer given traffic).
Official tour activities end by 5:30pm. After this you will be on the road toward Guwahati for your evening flight; allow time for traffic and airport formalities.