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Discover the Beauty of Shillong: An 8-Day Adventure

Edwin Lawrence

Edwin Lawrence

15 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Explore breathtaking viewpoints, majestic waterfalls, fascinating museums, serene parks, and more in this captivating itinerary designed for solo travelers.

Trip to Shillong

Day 1
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$13

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$ 2

Beadon Bishop View Point
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
45 - 54 min

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Air Force Museum
Military history museum dedicated to India's air force featuring weaponry, plane models & souvenirs.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Elephant Falls, Shillong, Meghalaya
Dramatic, multi-tiered waterfalls in picturesque surrounds, with an easy walking trail and stairs.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
37 - 56 min

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Matilang park
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$23

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$ 3

Wankhar Entomology Museum
1-room museum in a private home offering vibrant collections of mounted butterflies & other insects.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Lord Mahavira Park
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Rhino Heritage Museum
Humble museum with military & cultural relics & information, plus a rhino sculpture out front.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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$5
143 - 172 min

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NohKaLikai Falls
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$8

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$ 6

Chandra park
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
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Mawrymphiat park
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Shillong View Point, Laitkor Peak
Mountaintop overlook with esplanades & observation towers offering sweeping vistas of Shillong City.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
37 - 45 min

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Malki Forest
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Polo parking
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Spread Eagle Falls
Small, secluded waterfall in a calm setting named for its resemblance to an eagle in flight.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$5
Day 4
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$8

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$ 3

Thangsning Falls
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
65 - 78 min

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Ever Living Museum
Sprawling museum devoted to the region's natural & cultural heritage, including crafts & fossils.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$5
16 - 23 min

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Karna Maya Children Park
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
20th-century Catholic church with numerous works of art, stained-glass windows & sculptures.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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ROCK CLIFF HOMESTAY
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$10

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$ 3

Don Bosco Museum
Museum focusing on local indigenous people & culture, with tools, clothing & artifacts on display.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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Botanical Garden
Small botanical garden along Ward's Lake showcasing native trees & plants & rare orchids.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Risa Colony Hills Forest
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$18

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$ 2

Madina Masjid, Laban Shillong
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
9 - 14 min

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Lady Hydari Park
Scenic, manicured green space with flowering gardens, a water feature & a modest zoo.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum
Modest cultural museum showcasing historical exhibitions on the local Meghalaya tribes.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
33 - 40 min

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Umiam Lake Viewpoint
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$3
Day 7
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$13

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$ 3

Vidya Bajoria Park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Ward's Lake
Brightly colored flower beds create a bright & vibrant backdrop to this scenic lake.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
47 - 57 min

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Umiam Water Sports Complex
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
Day 8
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$25

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$ 2

Nehru Park
Scenic, landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures, plus play areas for children.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
122 - 147 min

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Umiam Lake
Set in a hilly landscape, this artificial lake, originally a dam, offers recreational activities.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $137 In total

Activities & Food:$115
Transport:$22