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Shillong to Cherrapunji Taxi & Cab: ₹4,560 Day Trip or ₹2,800 Drop
Book a cab from Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra) from ₹2,800, a scenic 54 km drive through the Mawkdok Valley to the land of living root bridges, Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Cave. Available as a one-way drop or a full-day sightseeing trip.
- Distance
- 54 km
- Duration
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Route
- Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
- From
- ₹2,800
Fixed fares
Shillong to Cherrapunji taxi fare (one-way)
Price for the whole car, not per person. Fuel, tolls and driver charges included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Examples | One-way fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 seats | Dzire | from ₹2,800 |
| Ciaz | 4 seats | roomier sedan | from ₹3,000 |
| SUV | 5 seats | Brezza | from ₹3,000 |
| 6-seater | 6 seats | Ertiga | from ₹3,500 |
| Premium 7-seater | 7 seats | Innova | from ₹4,300 |
*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.
Fares last updated: October 2026
Same-day return
Shillong to Cherrapunji day trip fare
Car and driver for about 10 hours: Nohkalikai, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters, then back to Shillong in the evening. Per car, fuel, tolls and driver included.
| Vehicle | Seats | Day trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Dzire | 4 seats | ₹4,560 |
| Ciaz | 4 seats | ₹4,800 |
| SUV | 5 seats | ₹5,160 |
| Ertiga | 6 seats | ₹5,760 |
| Innova | 7 seats | ₹6,600 |
The drive
About the Shillong–Cherrapunji route
Cherrapunji — locally Sohra — is about 54 km south of Shillong and one of the wettest places on earth. The road climbs through the dramatic Mawkdok Dympep Valley before opening onto the Sohra plateau, with waterfalls and gorges on every side.
Many travellers hire the cab for a full day so they can cover Nohkalikai Falls, the Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave and the Wei Sawdong falls at their own pace, then return to Shillong by evening. A one-way drop is also fine if you are staying overnight in Cherrapunji.
A sedan suits couples; an SUV is the comfortable choice for the winding hill road and for families wanting to add the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek near Nongriat. Our drivers are based in Shillong, so the one-way fare already includes the empty return drive.
Good to know
One-way drop or a full day in Cherrapunji?
The one-way fare from ₹2,800 drops you at your Sohra hotel or homestay; use it if you are staying the night in Cherrapunji. If you are going and coming back the same day, book a full-day sightseeing cab instead: from ₹4,560 for a Dzire, the car and driver stay with you for about 10 hours and bring you back to Shillong in the evening.
A full day comfortably covers the Mawkdok Dympep viewpoint, Wah Kaba Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and the Eco Park. Arwah Cave or the Wei Sawdong falls fit in if you start early.
Good to know
Best time to leave Shillong for Cherrapunji
Leave Shillong by 8 or 8:30 AM. Cloud often rolls into the Sohra gorges from late morning, and Nohkalikai Falls can disappear into mist within minutes, so the earlier viewpoints usually have the clearest views.
The waterfalls are at their fullest from June to September, but rain and fog slow the road and hide the views. October to December gives the clearest skies with water still flowing.
Good to know
Getting to Nongriat and the Double Decker root bridge
The Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek starts at Tyrna village, about 30 minutes past Sohra town, with roughly 3,500 steps down to Nongriat and back. It takes most of a day on its own, so it does not fit into a sightseeing day; plan it as a separate day or stay overnight in Sohra. The bridge is closed to visitors on Sundays.
What's included
- One-way drop or full-day sightseeing option
- Fuel, tolls and driver costs included
- Driver familiar with all Sohra viewpoints & caves
- Clean, well-maintained AC vehicles
- Mawkdok Valley viewpoint stop en route
- Add the Double Decker Root Bridge trek on a full-day hire
- 24×7 booking & support
Stops along the way
- 1
Panoramic valley viewpoint and zipline, about halfway to Sohra.
- 2
India's tallest plunge waterfall — the signature Cherrapunji stop.
FAQ
Shillong to Cherrapunji cab: common questions
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