7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Shillong

1. Day 1: Don Bosco Museum
   Approximately 4.4 km from Shillong Bus Stand (20 minutes)

   A museum showcasing the rich culture and indigenous history of Northeast India.

2. Day 2: Spread Eagle Falls and Shillong Peak
   Approximately 20 km from the museum (1 hour)

   A breathtaking waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. A scenic view of the whole of Shillong from the peak.

3. Day 3: Laitlum Canyons and Umiam Lake
   Approximately 20 km from Shillong Peak (1 hour)

   The canyon with the most scenic views and Umiam lake is a perfect location to take a stroll along the banks.

4. Day 4: Jaowai Market and Nartiang Village
   Approximately 70 km from Umiam lake (2 hours)

   The market is famous for its unique traditional items, and Nartiang Village is home to the oldest Durga Temple.

5. Day 5: David Scott Trail and Elephant Falls
   Approximately 15 km from Nartiang village (1 hour)

   A historic trek through the woods, and Elephant falls is a group of small waterfalls.

6. Day 6: Mawphlang Sacred Forest and Shillong Golf Course
   Approximately 30 km from Elephant falls (1.5 hours)

   The forest is known as the home to many rare plants, birds, and animals, and the golf course is set amidst lush greenery.

7. Day 7: Sohra (Cherrapunji) and Mawsynram
   Approximately 50 km from Shillong Golf Course (2 hours)

   Sohra is famous for its natural wonders like caves, waterfalls, and peaks, and Mawsynram village is home to the wettest place on earth.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Don Bosco Museum (2 hours, Rs. 100)
• Spread Eagle Falls and Shillong Peak (4 hours, Rs. 50)
• Laitlum Canyons and Umiam Lake (5 hours, Rs. 100)
• Jaowai Market and Nartiang Village (6 hours, Rs. 300)
• David Scott Trail and Elephant Falls (5 hours, Rs. 200)
• Mawphlang Sacred Forest and Shillong Golf Course (6 hours, Rs. 150)
• Sohra (Cherrapunji) and Mawsynram (7 hours, Rs. 300)
Total Estimated Costs (for one person) = Rs. 1200

Useful Tips

For those with more time: Indulge in the traditional cuisine and experience the local nightlife. For those with less time: Skip the jaowai market or Mawsynram.