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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shillong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shillong

With a population of 132.842, Shillong is the largest city in Meghālaya, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Shillong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shillong

Shillong in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1692
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shillong in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1692
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shillong in June, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 465 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Shillong, with an average rainfall of 7 mm.

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How to Get to Shillong

Plane

When flying to Shillong, you’ll arrive at Shillong (SHL), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Shillong departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Shillong, you’ll arrive at Shillong (SHL), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Shillong departs from Kolkata and takes around 1h 50m.

Airports near Shillong

IXSSilchar Kumbhirgram
SHLShillong
GAUGuwahati Borjhar

Airlines serving Shillong

British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (86 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (6 reviews)
Drukair
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Where to stay in Shillong

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,599 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,712 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shillong

Most booked hotels in Shillong

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Rockski Boutique Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,708+
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Mocahm
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,708+
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Hotel Indiana
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 2,183+
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Hiring a car in Shillong

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Shillong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Shillong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.