Travelling from Dimapur & Kohima
Dimapur & Kohima to Shillong: how to get there, and a Meghalaya trip from Nagaland
Coming from Nagaland? Most travellers from Dimapur and Kohima take the train or drive to Guwahati, then our cab up to Shillong. A long weekend of 4 days covers Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki; we can also pick you up in Dimapur.
- Dimapur & Kohima → Guwahati
- Train ~4–6 h
- Guwahati → Shillong
- ₹3,000
- Suggested
- 4 days
- Packages from
- ₹11,999/person
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Getting there
Dimapur & Kohima to Meghalaya
- Drive: by car, Dimapur to Shillong is about 290 km or more depending on the route, roughly 8–10 hours with traffic; most people drive or take the train to Guwahati and continue from there. We can pick you up in Dimapur or Kohima on request.
- Fly: short flights from Dimapur (DMU) to Guwahati run on some days only, so check schedules.
- Train: several daily trains run from Dimapur to Guwahati in about 4–6 hours; from Kohima, drive or take a shared taxi to Dimapur first (about 2–3 hours).
- Then by road: Tour Meghalaya's cab from Guwahati Airport to Shillong is ₹3,000 for a Dzire, about 3–3.5 hours. Airport cab details
Travel times are approximate. Check current flight and train schedules before booking.
Day by day
4-day Meghalaya plan from Dimapur & Kohima
From ₹14,999 per person with a private cab and hotels, starting and ending in Guwahati.
- Before day 1: Dimapur & Kohima → Guwahati. Short flights from Dimapur (DMU) to Guwahati run on some days only, so check schedules.
Day 1: Guwahati → Shillong
- Pickup at Guwahati; drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake
- Evening at Ward's Lake / Police Bazar
- Overnight in Shillong
Day 2: Cherrapunji sightseeing
- Mawkdok Valley, Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls
- Return to Shillong; overnight
Day 3: Dawki & Mawlynnong
- Umngot River boating at Dawki
- Mawlynnong cleanest village & Riwai root bridge
- Overnight in Shillong
Day 4: Shillong → Guwahati
- Elephant Falls / Shillong Peak (time permitting)
- Drive back to Guwahati for departure
Included
- Private AC cab for transfers & sightseeing
- Local driver, fuel & tolls included
- 3 nights hotel in Shillong
- Daily breakfast
- All pickups & drops per itinerary
Not included
- – Flights or trains from Dimapur & Kohima
- – Travel to/from Guwahati
- – Lunch, dinner & personal costs
- – Entry, boat & activity tickets
- – Anything not in inclusions
Per person
Car cost per person for 4 days
The car is priced per car, so sharing it makes it much cheaper per head. Fuel, tolls and driver included.
| People | Car | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dzire | ₹18,240 | ₹9,120 |
| 4 | Dzire | ₹18,240 | ₹4,560 |
| 6 | Ertiga | ₹23,040 | ₹3,840 |
| 7 | Innova | ₹26,400 | ₹3,771 |
Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra; flights or trains from Dimapur & Kohima too. Want it all in one price? Ask for a package with hotels.
Packages from Guwahati
Pick a trip length
- Meghalaya 3-Day Itinerary (2N/3D)2 Nights / 3 Daysfrom ₹11,999 per person
- Shillong Tour Package with Cherrapunji (3N/4D)3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹14,999 per person
- Meghalaya 4-Day Itinerary from Guwahati3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹15,499 per person
- Meghalaya 5-Day Itinerary from Guwahati4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹18,999 per person
- Meghalaya Honeymoon Package (4N/5D)4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹22,999 per person
- Meghalaya 6-Day Itinerary from Guwahati5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹23,999 per person
Just the car
Car + driver from Guwahati
Same car and driver for the whole trip, per car. Hotels you book yourself, or ask us.
| Days | Dzire (4) | Ertiga (6) | Innova (7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₹13,680 | ₹17,280 | ₹19,800 |
| 4 days | ₹18,240 | ₹23,040 | ₹26,400 |
| 5 days | ₹22,800 | ₹28,800 | ₹33,000 |
Tips for travellers from Dimapur & Kohima
- Day trains from Dimapur reach Guwahati by afternoon; we meet you at Guwahati station for the drive to Shillong.
- Driving yourself? Leave early and plan to reach Shillong before dark: the last stretch is a hill road.
- Meghalaya needs no Inner Line Permit, so nothing to arrange before you leave Nagaland.
FAQ
Meghalaya from Dimapur & Kohima: common questions
How do I reach Meghalaya from Dimapur & Kohima?
By road: by car, Dimapur to Shillong is about 290 km or more depending on the route, roughly 8–10 hours with traffic; most people drive or take the train to Guwahati and continue from there. We can pick you up in Dimapur or Kohima on request. By air: short flights from Dimapur (DMU) to Guwahati run on some days only, so check schedules. By train: several daily trains run from Dimapur to Guwahati in about 4–6 hours; from Kohima, drive or take a shared taxi to Dimapur first (about 2–3 hours). From Guwahati Airport, Tour Meghalaya's cab to Shillong is ₹3,000 for a Dzire (about 100–120 km, 3–3.5 hours). Check current flight and train schedules before you book.
How much does a Meghalaya trip from Dimapur & Kohima cost?
Tour Meghalaya's packages from Guwahati start at ₹11,999 per person with a private cab and hotels; a car with driver alone is ₹18,240 for 4 days in a Dzire (about ₹4,560 per person for 4). Flights or trains from Dimapur & Kohima are extra. Book with Tour Meghalaya online at tourmeghalaya.com or on WhatsApp +91 98621 55705: the team confirms the car and driver, then a 10% advance by UPI holds it and the rest is paid during the trip.
How many days are enough for Meghalaya from Dimapur & Kohima?
We suggest 4 days including the travel days: Shillong, a full day in Cherrapunji (Sohra) and a full day at Dawki and Mawlynnong, which lie in opposite directions from Shillong.
How far is Shillong from Dimapur and Kohima?
By road, Dimapur to Shillong is about 290 km or more depending on the route, roughly 8–10 hours with traffic; Kohima adds about 2–3 hours to Dimapur. The easiest way is the train from Dimapur to Guwahati (about 4–6 hours) and then our cab to Shillong (about 3–3.5 hours). Ask us for a quote if you want to be picked up in Dimapur or Kohima.