Casual, budget-friendly restaurant with North Indian and local favourites — quick and filling before afternoon sightseeing; typically open 11:00am–10:00pm.
Drive up to Shillong Peak for panoramic views (clear days are best) then visit Elephant Falls for easy access waterfalls; viewpoint access usually open in daylight hours until sunset.
Choose a popular Shillong restaurant for wholesome dinners — many serve a mix of continental and Khasi dishes; restaurants typically open till 10:00–11:00pm.
Opt for a relaxed dinner at a well-known café or grill in Shillong to sample continental and local fusion dishes; most eateries open till late evening.
Trek ~3,000 steps downhill through villages, bamboo groves and streams to reach the spectacular double-decker living root bridge — allow 3–4 hours round-trip trekking time and take a local guide for safety and orientation (guides usually available at trailhead).
Walk the well-maintained village lanes, visit the living root footbridge, village viewpoints and community-run stalls; village is accessible during daylight hours (approx 8:00am–5:00pm).
Short drive to Dawki for the famous crystal-clear Umngot River — plan boat rides in the early afternoon when water clarity is often best (boat ops typically 9:00am–4:00pm).
Take a short motorised boat ride on the transparent Umngot River and photograph the floating boats and grassy banks; boat fares vary and are often charged per boat.
After breakfast, drive ~45–60 minutes to Mawphlang Sacred Grove, a protected ancient forest with guided walks explaining Khasi sacred natural sites (open generally 9:00am–4:00pm).