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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shillong to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shillong

Shillong in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shillong in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1288
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 35m.

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 35m.

Airports near Shillong

Airlines serving Shillong

United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (48 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (64 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (340 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shillong

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shillong

Most booked hotels in Shillong

Hotel Polo Towers Shillong
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
₹ 6,754+

Hiring a car in Shillong

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.