What about option 1: fly to guwahati?

- Duration: 1 hour flight, 3.5 hours drive to Shillong - Cost: ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 round-trip if booked 3 weeks ahead - Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl (GAU) - Best for: most travellers, short trips, families

What about option 2: train to guwahati then road?

- Duration: 17 to 20 hours train plus 3.5 hours drive - Trains: Kamrup Express, Saraighat Express, Kanchenjunga Express - Cost: ₹800 to ₹2,500 (AC 3-tier to AC 2-tier) - Best for: budget travellers, those who prefer rail

What about option 3: road via nh17 and nh27?

- Duration: 18 to 20 hours non-stop, usually split into 2 days - Cost: fuel plus tolls ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 (own car) - Route: Kolkata > Siliguri > Guwahati > Shillong - Best for: self-drivers, people wanting to do Sikkim or Darjeeling on the way

What about what a meghalaya tour from kolkata covers?

Most 6-day Fursat guests from Kolkata cover this route:

What about day 1: kolkata to shillong?

Morning flight to Guwahati (2 hours with check-in). Pre-arranged cab from GAU to Shillong (3.5 hours). Check into your Shillong homestay by 5 pm. Light dinner at ML05 or Cafe Shillong Heritage.

What about day 2: shillong local sightseeing?

Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak viewpoint, Don Bosco Museum (2 hours minimum), Ward's Lake. Lunch at Trattoria for authentic Khasi food. Evening at Police Bazaar for shopping.

What about day 3: shillong to cherrapunji?

Drive to Cherrapunji (2 hours). Stops: Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint, Wei Sawdong Falls. Afternoon: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave. Sunset at the Seven Sisters viewpoint.

What about day 4: double decker root bridge trek?

Drive to Tyrna village, trek down to Nongriat (3,500 steps). Visit the Double Decker bridge, swim in the natural pool if the water is clear. Climb back out by 3 pm. Evening free.

What about day 5: cherrapunji to dawki via mawlynnong?

Check out, drive via Mawlynnong for a 2-hour stop. Lunch and the Bamboo Skywalk. Continue to Dawki. Afternoon Umngot boat ride if the water is clear.

What about day 6: dawki to guwahati to kolkata?

Morning kayaking at Shnongpdeng. Drive back to Guwahati (5.5 hours). Evening flight to Kolkata.

What about fursat meghalaya tour package?

If you do not want to plan the logistics yourself, Fursat runs a curated Meghalaya tour specifically designed for Kolkata travellers. Stays and transport bundled, local Khasi guides at each spot, and honest pricing with no hidden fees.

What about packing checklist?

1. Warm fleece or light jacket (Shillong is cool year round) 2. Proper trek shoes for the Double Decker 3. Rain jacket in any month, poncho for Cherrapunji 4. Quick-dry clothes for Dawki boating and swimming 5. Cash for village homestays and small vendors

1. Book the flight 3 weeks ahead. Kolkata to Guwahati is reliable at ₹3,500 if booked early. 2. Avoid Durga Puja week. Flights spike 2 to 3x and Kolkata airport queues are brutal. 3. Pre-arrange the GAU cab. Airport taxis charge 1.5x if you walk up. 4. Dawki only on clear-water days. Call your homestay the morning of to confirm. 5. Keep a flexible Day 6. Guwahati to Kolkata flights sometimes delay.

What about for property owners?

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