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8 Days in Shillong: A Journey to Paradise

GIRI PAVANISM

GIRI PAVANISM

29 Nov 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day adventure to Shillong, Meghālaya, India. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, explore captivating museums, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Shillong

Day 1Waterfalls, Parks, and Heritage
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$95

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$ 12

Lamee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Lord Mahavira Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Rhino Heritage Museum
Humble museum with military & cultural relics & information, plus a rhino sculpture out front.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
61 - 74 min

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Thangsning Falls
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
Day 2Delightful Delicacies and Lakeside Serenity
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$110

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$ 6

Delhi Mistan Bhandar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Wankhar Entomology Museum
1-room museum in a private home offering vibrant collections of mounted butterflies & other insects.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$10
16 - 24 min

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Ward's Lake
Brightly colored flower beds create a bright & vibrant backdrop to this scenic lake.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$10
29 - 35 min

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Ever Living Museum
Sprawling museum devoted to the region's natural & cultural heritage, including crafts & fossils.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
24 - 29 min

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Flavours Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 3Cafes, Cathedrals, and Majestic Views
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$90

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$ 12

Swish Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
10 - 15 min

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Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
20th-century Catholic church with numerous works of art, stained-glass windows & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$5
9 - 11 min

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Malki Forest
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Shillong View Point, Laitkor Peak
Mountaintop overlook with esplanades & observation towers offering sweeping vistas of Shillong City.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
37 - 45 min

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Chandra park
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4Museums, Cathedrals, and Pristine Falls
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$131

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$ 6

Subway
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum
Modest cultural museum showcasing historical exhibitions on the local Meghalaya tribes.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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All Saints' Cathedral
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Spread Eagle Falls
Small, secluded waterfall in a calm setting named for its resemblance to an eagle in flight.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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Deja Vu
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 5Panoramic Views and Urban Exploration
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$47

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$ 15

Hotel Centre Point
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Beadon Bishop View Point
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
21 - 26 min

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Lady Hydari Park
Scenic, manicured green space with flowering gardens, a water feature & a modest zoo.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Madina Masjid, Laban Shillong
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
35 - 42 min

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Matilang park
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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ML 05 Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Lakeside Bliss and Serene Retreats
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$119

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$ 12

Delhi Mistan Bhandar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
39 - 47 min

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Umiam Lake
Set in a hilly landscape, this artificial lake, originally a dam, offers recreational activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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Umiam Lake Viewpoint
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Orchid Lake Resort
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
17 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Coffee, Museums, and Gastronomic Delights
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$84

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$ 9

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Nehru Park
Scenic, landscaped park featuring many flower gardens & sculptures, plus play areas for children.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
142 - 171 min

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Don Bosco Museum
Museum focusing on local indigenous people & culture, with tools, clothing & artifacts on display.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 8Gardens, Falls, and Culinary Delights
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$98

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$ 6

Eread Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Botanical Garden
Small botanical garden along Ward's Lake showcasing native trees & plants & rare orchids.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 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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$10
16 - 24 min

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Soilyna Huts
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
12 - 15 min

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ML 05 Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $849 In total

Activities & Food:$774
Transport:$75