Morning
Viewpoints & waterfalls
- Pickup from your Shillong hotel
- Umiam (Barapani) Lake viewpoint
- Elephant Falls (three-tier waterfall)
- Laitlum Canyons or Shillong Peak for the big valley views
Day trip
Shillong Local Sightseeing Tour
A full-day private-cab tour of Shillong's best local sights — Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, the Laitlum Canyons or Shillong Peak viewpoint, Don Bosco Museum and Ward's Lake — at your own pace. Priced per cab for the day, ideal for a first day or a relaxed in-town day.
- Duration
- 1 Day (~8 hours)
- Starts
- Shillong
- Ideal for
- First-day arrivals, families and anyone wanting a relaxed Shillong city day
- From
- ₹4,560 per cab
Plan for the day
Trip plan
- 1
- 2
Afternoon
Culture & city
- Don Bosco Museum — seven floors on Northeast cultures
- Ward's Lake & Lady Hydari Park (check weekday closures)
- Cathedral / Shillong viewpoints as time allows
- 3
Evening
Police Bazar
- Shopping and street food at Police Bazar
- Drop back at your hotel
Route
Places covered
- Umiam Lake
- Elephant Falls
- Laitlum Canyons
- Shillong Peak
- Don Bosco Museum
- Ward's Lake
- Police Bazar
About this trip
Tour overview
Shillong, the "Scotland of the East", is worth a full day on its own. This local sightseeing tour links the city highlights — lakes, waterfalls, a dramatic canyon viewpoint and the excellent Don Bosco Museum of Northeast cultures — into one easy private-cab day.
Because everything is close together, the pace is relaxed: you decide how long to linger at each spot. It pairs perfectly as the first or last day of a longer Meghalaya trip, or as a standalone day for travellers based in Shillong.
The price below is per cab for the day (not per person). Note that a couple of spots have weekday closures (e.g. Ward's Lake on Tuesdays), which your driver will plan around.
Inclusions
- Private AC cab for the full day (~8 hours)
- Experienced local driver (fuel, tolls included)
- Pickup & drop at your Shillong hotel
- Flexible, self-paced sightseeing
Exclusions
- Entry tickets (Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, etc.)
- Parking fees
- Meals & personal expenses
- Hotel stay
Best time to visit
Year-round; mornings are clearest for Laitlum and Shillong Peak views
Ideal for
First-day arrivals, families and anyone wanting a relaxed Shillong city day
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does the Shillong local sightseeing tour cover?
Typically Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Laitlum Canyons or Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake and Police Bazar — adjustable to your interests and the day's closures.
How much does a Shillong sightseeing cab cost?
It starts from around ₹4,560 per cab for a full day (not per person), depending on the vehicle. Entry tickets and parking are extra.
Are any Shillong attractions closed on certain days?
Yes — Ward's Lake is usually closed on Tuesdays, Lady Hydari Park on Mondays, and Shillong Peak has restrictions for foreign nationals on some days. Your driver plans the route around the day's closures.
Can this be combined with Cherrapunji or Dawki?
It is usually its own day, since Cherrapunji and Dawki are full-day trips in other directions. We can slot it as the first or last day of a multi-day plan.
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