A lush waterfall landscape in Shillong, Meghalaya

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Shillong Travel Guide

3 days of waterfalls, cafés, viewpoints & local culture.

Shillong, Meghalaya3 DaysFirst-time visitorsRelaxed pace

Your Shillong journey

Three flexible days, designed to unfold at your pace.

Day 1

Discover Shillong

City gardens, markets and a slow café evening.

MorningWard's LakeLakeside gardens
AfternoonPolice BazaarLocal market and street snacks
Late afternoonCafé stopThird-wave coffee on MG Road
EveningCity viewpointSunset over the valley
StayLaitumkhrahCentral and walkable

Day 2

Waterfalls & views

A nature-first day beyond the city centre.

MorningElephant FallsThree-tiered waterfall
AfternoonShillong PeakHighest point and city panorama
EveningLocal dinnerTry jadoh or wazwan
StayOakland areaA quieter side of town

Day 3

Slow down

Culture, local stories and an unhurried finish.

MorningIewduh MarketShillong's oldest tribal market
AfternoonDon Bosco MuseumNortheast culture and history
EveningFinal café stopRead, reflect and wind down

Worth making time for

Places and experiences travellers enjoyed.

Elephant Falls

Waterfall · 8 km from city

4.7· 1,820 reviews

94% positive reviews

Scenic viewsGreat photos

Shillong Peak

Viewpoint · 10 km from city

4.5· 1,240 reviews

91% positive reviews

Best at sunsetPanoramic views

Ward's Lake

Gardens · City centre

4.6· 980 reviews

93% positive reviews

Easy walkFamily friendly

Don Bosco Museum

Culture · City centre

4.4· 760 reviews

89% positive reviews

IndoorLocal history

Where to stay

Stay close to the places in this guide.

Courtyard Shillong

4.6 · 842 reviews

Laitumkhrah · 2.1 km from centre

₹4,850/night

+ ₹582 taxes

Good for this journey

Close to cafés, central sights and the Day 1 route.

Free cancellationView stay

Heritage Homestay

4.8 · 413 reviews

Oakland · 3.4 km from centre

₹2,950/night

+ ₹354 taxes

Good for this journey

A quiet base with easy access to Day 2 waterfalls.

Free cancellationView stay

Pine Ridge Resort

4.8 · 413 reviews

Shillong Peak · 5.8 km from centre

₹6,200/night

+ ₹354 taxes

Good for this journey

A scenic retreat near the Day 3 culture trail.

Free cancellationView stay

Eat along the way

Local flavours worth adding to your trip.

Local Khasi Food

Traditional · Local favourite

Try jadoh and tungrymbai

Café Stop – MG Road

Coffee · Breakfast · Relaxed

Local bakes and slow mornings

Wazwan Restaurant

North-East cuisine · Evening

Ideal after Shillong Peak

Your trip at a glance

Day 1

Discover Shillong

Day 2

Waterfalls & views

Day 3

Slow down

Best for

First-time visitors

Ideal length

3 days

Don't miss

Elephant Falls

Where to stay

Laitumkhrah

Trip style

Relaxed + scenic

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