Shillong day tour from Guwahati

Overview

This tour covers all the important attractions of this beautiful hill station of Northeast India known as Scotland of the East. Also included is lunch with both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Our experienced drivers make the tour comfortable and enjoyable for our guests. Safe for women travellers.

Itinerary

1. Umiam Lake

   A beautiful man made lake on the way from Guwahati to Shillong boasts of some spectacular views of the hills and water body.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

2. Shillong Peak

   Panoramic view of the city of Shillong. Entry for Indian nationals only.Can have a look at the bhutan border.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

3. Elephant Falls

   Elephant Falls was the British name of what the local Khasi people once referred to as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew (or "Three Steps Waterfalls") since the falls actually consists of three sections in succession. The British renamed the falls because there used to be a rock resembling an elephant near the left side of the main falls. However, that rock was destroyed in an earthquake in 1897.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

4. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures

   Don Bosco Museum or Center for Indigenous Cultures in short DBCIC is an exclusive endeavor by the Silesians of Don Bosco, set up in North East India for the conservation and preservation of the local tribal cultures, habitats, occupation, art, artifacts, music etc

   · 1 h· Admission not included

5. Ward's Lake

   Known locally as Nan-Polok. It is an artificial lake with garden and boating facilities. The lake is named after the then Chief Commissioner of Assam, Sir William Ward, who started the plan for the establishment of this lake.​​​

   · 30 min· Admission not included

6. Lady Hydari Park

   Lady Hydari Park is named after the first lady of the area, wife of the first Governor of Assam; Shillong being under Assam administration during the British occupation. Along with Ward’s Lake it is the best maintained park in the city. A small house inside the park also houses a museum. The museum main aim is to highlight the State’s rich biodiversity.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

7. Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians

   Built by the first Catholic missionaries to these hills, the Salvatorians from Germany (of the Society of the Divine Saviour), it was the first Catholic Cathedral Church in what was then the Mission of Assam.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

8. Police Bazar

   Local market selling various products including local produce and handicrafts.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

9. Shillong Golf Club

   one of he biggest golf course.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 202425P6

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