Circuit · Meghalaya
Shillong
The capital and the Laitlum canyons.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 1,525–1,965 m
- Fly / train to
- Guwahati
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,800
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best for most places here: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 2–3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Laitlum Canyons
A grassy rim above huge green gorges, with steps down to the hidden village of Rasong.
Shillong
A hill capital of pine ridges, cafes, live music and colonial-era lanes.
What to pack for Shillong
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Compact umbrella
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
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Shillong: questions people ask
Which places are in the Shillong circuit?
The Shillong circuit in Meghalaya covers Laitlum Canyons and Shillong. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Shillong?
October to April suit most places in Shillong. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Shillong?
Travel to Guwahati, then continue by road.
How much does a Shillong trip cost per day?
About ₹2,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Shillong, and which is the highest?
Laitlum Canyons is the easiest (easy). Shillong is the highest at 1,965 m.