Dawki to Shillong Cab from ₹4,700 (one way)
Book a return cab from Dawki to Shillong after your Umngot River day. Fixed fares from ₹4,700, comfortable AC vehicles and a local driver for the 2.5 to 3 hour climb back up into the Khasi Hills.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Duration
- 2.5 – 3 hours
- Route
- Pynursla road, climbing back into the Khasi Hills
- From
- ₹4,700
Dawki to Shillong taxi fare (one-way)
| Vehicle | Seats | Examples | One-way fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 seats | Dzire, Ciaz | from ₹4,700 |
| SUV | 5 seats | Brezza | from ₹5,100 |
| 6-seater | 6 seats | Ertiga | from ₹6,400 |
| Premium 7-seater | 7 seats | Innova | from ₹8,000 |
*Starting one-way fare for each car type with a daytime pickup. The exact price depends on your date, vehicle and pickup point and is confirmed before you book. Group of 8 or more? Ask us on WhatsApp for a Tempo Traveller quote.
About the Dawki–Shillong route
After the boats at Dawki and a stop in Mawlynnong, most travellers head back to Shillong for the night. The return is about 95 km and 2.5 to 3 hours on the Pynursla road, climbing steadily from the border lowlands back into the hills.
Booking the return leg in advance means you are not negotiating with shared sumos late in the afternoon when you are tired. Your driver plans the timing so you reach Shillong before dark on the winding sections.
Pick a sedan for couples or an SUV, Ertiga or Innova for families. Fares below are one-way for the Dawki to Shillong leg and already include the empty drive out from Shillong to pick you up.
What's included
- All-in fare, driver trip out from Shillong included
- Fuel, tolls and driver costs included
- Pre-booked so no late-afternoon haggling
- Clean, well-maintained AC vehicles
- Experienced local hill-road drivers
- Optional Mawlynnong stop en route
- 24×7 booking & support
Stops along the way
Mawlynnong
Asia's cleanest village — an easy stop on the way back up.
Pynursla
Ridge-top viewpoint and tea halt on the climb to Shillong.
Dawki to Shillong cab: common questions
How long is the drive from Dawki to Shillong?
About 95 km and 2.5 to 3 hours via the Pynursla road, climbing back into the Khasi Hills.
How much does a Dawki to Shillong taxi cost?
One-way fares start from about ₹4,700 for a sedan, ₹5,100 for an SUV and ₹8,000 for an Innova, including the empty drive out from Shillong to pick you up. Confirmed when you book.
Can we stop at Mawlynnong on the way back?
Yes. Mawlynnong is right on the route, so a stop there fits naturally into the Dawki to Shillong return drive.
Is it better to stay overnight near Dawki?
If you want a relaxed Umngot morning or river camping at Shnongpdeng, an overnight near Dawki is great. Otherwise a same-day return to Shillong is very doable.
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