Meghalaya, India
Shillong
The Scotland of the East, gateway to living root bridges and waterfalls.
Best time
September to May
Ideal length
4 nights
From
₹16,999 / guest
Region
Meghalaya
The Shillong story
Shillong sits in Meghalaya, India, and it earns its reputation the moment you arrive. The Scotland of the East, gateway to living root bridges and waterfalls. Living root bridges and elephant falls are only the opening notes, the kind of place our designers return to again and again. Best experienced from September to May, every Voyage Luxe journey here is authored privately around the way you like to travel.
Top attractions
Things to do
- Trek to a double-decker root bridge
- Kayak on Umiam Lake
- Mawlynnong cleanest village
- Cave exploration
Travel gallery
Suggested itinerary
A starting point. Every day is reshaped around you.
Day 1
Arrive in Shillong
Private transfer, a warm welcome and time to settle into your hand-picked stay before an unhurried first evening.
Day 2
Living root bridges
A designed day around living root bridges, with kayak on umiam lake and time at your own pace.
Day 3
Elephant Falls
A designed day around elephant falls, with mawlynnong cleanest village and time at your own pace.
Day 4
Umiam Lake
A designed day around umiam lake, with cave exploration and time at your own pace.
Day 5
Farewell
A relaxed final morning and a private transfer onward, with your travel designer a message away.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Shillong?
September to May is ideal, when the weather is at its kindest. We also run quieter shoulder-season journeys for travellers who prefer fewer crowds.
How many days do you recommend for Shillong?
Our signature Shillong journey runs 4 nights, enough to see the icons without rushing. We can shorten or extend any itinerary to suit you.
What does a Shillong trip cost?
Private journeys to Shillong begin from ₹16,999 per guest and are tailored entirely to your dates, party size and style of travel.
Is Shillong good for nature travel?
Absolutely. Shillong is one of our most-loved nature lovers destinations, and every detail is arranged so you simply arrive and enjoy.
