Cherrapunji to Shillong Cab

About Shillong

Cherrapunji‎ to Shillong is famous route of the tourist for it's unforgettable natural view, rolling hills. Dark clouds around the town make one feel heaven on the earth. It is known as the ‘Scotland of the East’ and ‘Musical Capital of India’.

Shillong is the capital of Maghalaya (abode of cloud) and it drives its name form the Lel Shyllonh, an idol worshipped Shillong Peak (1496m). The famous things about Shillong is It’s weather, picturesque location, caving tallest waterfalls, gorgeous landscape, unique tradition and culture. Shillong is also famous for its tribes like Bhowal, Myllim, Khyrim, Maharam, Mallaisohmat and Langrim. The reason for one should visit it at once are pristine lake and falls water, beautiful natural golf course, exciting mountain peak, lovely scenaries, pine trees, amazing tribal culture. It is the hill station that can be accessible by all direction and all weather except less favorable rainy one. It has other significance like Swami Vivekananda delivered his last public lecture form there that is marked as remark by eracting his statue at the same spot. Also the great writer Arundhati Roy was born here and share her childhood with this town.

Taxi from Cherrapunji to Shillong is readily available at CabBazar.

Route Information

Cherrapunji to Shillong by car is well connected through SH 5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Cherrapunji to Shillong distance is 54 Km and is 1.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :

Tourist Attractions