Family-Friendly 1-Day Itinerary in Assam and Meghalaya

Day 1: Guwahati to Shillong

Guwahati, Assam

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Café Coffee Day

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Café Coffee Day, where you can enjoy fresh sandwiches, pastries, and coffee to fuel your adventure.
Located centrally in Guwahati, you can easily reach this café by taxi.
INR 500, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Visit Kamakhya Temple

Explore the famous Kamakhya Temple, an ancient pilgrimage site renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance.
A 30-minute drive by taxi from the café. You can spend some time hiking up the hills to reach the temple.
INR 100, 1.5 hours

11:00 AM

Travel to Shillong

Board your taxi and enjoy the scenic drive through lush landscapes and picturesque valleys to reach Shillong, Meghalaya.
Follow NH6 from Guwahati to Shillong; the drive is about 3 hours.
INR 2500 (taxi fare), 3 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at Shillong Café

Savor a joyful family lunch at Shillong Café, specializing in local delicacies such as Jadoh (Meghalaya's famous rice dish) and momos.
Located in the heart of Shillong, easily accessible from your taxi drop-off.
INR 1200, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Explore Elephant Falls

Visit the stunning Elephant Falls, a beautiful three-tiered waterfall that provides a perfect backdrop for family photographs.
A short taxi ride from the café, approximately 30 minutes.
INR 50, 1 hour

4:30 PM

Visit Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture

Discover the rich heritage and culture of Meghalaya by visiting the Don Bosco Centre, where you can explore various tribal artifacts and exhibitions.
Just a 15-minute drive from Elephant Falls.
INR 100, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at the Café Shillong

Wrap up your day with a hearty dinner at Café Shillong, where you can indulge in a mix of local and continental cuisines as you reminisce about the day's adventures.
Located nearby, a quick 15-minute drive will get you there.
INR 1500, 1.5 hours

8:00 PM

Return to Guwahati

As your day comes to a close, return to Guwahati to rest and recharge for your next adventures.
Catch a taxi back to Guwahati; a night-time drive will take approximately 3 hours.
INR 2500 (taxi fare), 3 hours
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