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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shillong to see all of its attractions.

Shillong in January

Estimated hotel price

₹ 1525

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 1525

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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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 2h.

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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 2h.

Airports near Shillong

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GAUGuwahati Borjhar

Airlines serving Shillong

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Where to stay in Shillong

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,900 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shillong

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Pine Point

3 stars

Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)

₹ 1,363+

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Lily Guest House

2 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

₹ 2,214+

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Hotel Polo Towers Shillong

4 stars

Good (7.3, Good reviews)

₹ 6,302+

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Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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