Honeymoon Itinerary for 4 Days in Shillong

  1. Day 1: Umiam Lake
    30 minutes (17.5 km) from Shillong City Center

    Start your honeymoon by visiting the serene and tranquil Umiam Lake. Admire the serene beauty of the lake and take a boat ride with your loved one. Enjoy a picnic by the lakeside surrounded by lush green mountains. Take a romantic stroll along the lake and capture stunning photographs to cherish the memories.

  2. Day 2: Laitlum Canyons
    1 hour 20 minutes (44 km) from Umiam Lake

    Head to the Laitlum Canyons for breathtaking views of the valley and the lush greenery. Walk on the narrow paths along the hills enjoying the cool breeze while holding hands with your partner. Have a romantic lunch date at the viewpoint since it offers both a picnic spot and a cafeteria. This will be a perfect romantic spot for your honeymoon.

  3. Day 3: Elephant Falls and Wards Lake
    30 minutes (11 km) from Laitlum Canyons

    Visit the Elephant Falls to experience the beauty of natural waterfalls. These three-tiered falls cascade down from a height of 70 feet. Next, head to the Wards Lake where you can take a peaceful boat ride with your loved one. Spend some quality time here feeding the fishes and capturing some great memories.

  4. Day 4: Mawphlang Sacred Forest and Mawsynram
    2 hours 12 minutes (60 km) from Wards Lake

    Begin your day by visiting the Mawphlang Sacred Forest, which is a dense forest filled with rare flora and fauna. Go on a nature walk holding hands with your partner enjoying the serene beauty of nature. Later visit the Mawsynram, one of the wettest places on earth, known for its waterfalls and greenery. Take a romantic walk under the rain and enjoy a hot cup of tea with the scenic view.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Boat ride at Umiam Lake (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
  • Entry fee for Laitlum Canyons (INR 20 per person)
  • Boat ride at Wards Lake (30 mins, INR 100 per person)
  • Lunch at Elephant falls viewpoint cafeteria (INR 800 for two people)
  • Entry fee for Mawphlang Sacred Forest (INR 20 per person)
  • Tea and snacks at Mawsynram (INR 300 for two people)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1740 (excluding transportation and accommodation costs)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can include some additional places like Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum and Mawlynnong Village, which is known as 'God's own Garden. If you have less time, you can skip some of the places like Mawsynram and Elephant Falls. Carry umbrellas during monsoon season. Do try local delicacies like Jadoh, Dohneiiong, and Tungrymbai which are famous in Shillong.

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