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Planning a 1-day trip to Shillong? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum and Ward's Lake. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

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📍Shillong, Meghalaya
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Elephant Falls Elephant Falls
Shillong Peak Shillong Peak
Don Bosco Museum Don Bosco Museum
Ward's Lake Ward's Lake
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Your 1-day Shillong plan

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Elephant Falls

Elephant Falls

Popular three-tiered waterfall set among ferns and rocks near Shillong.

Daytime Nominal entry View on map
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Shillong Peak

Shillong Peak

The highest point in the area, offering panoramic views over the city and hills.

Daytime (restricted access — verify) Nominal entry View on map
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Don Bosco Museum

Don Bosco Museum

Large museum of Northeast Indian cultures, with a rooftop skywalk.

Daytime; often closed Sundays (verify) Entry ticket charged View on map
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Ward's Lake

Ward's Lake

Landscaped colonial-era lake and garden in the heart of Shillong.

Daytime Nominal entry View on map

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Trip overview

Duration1 days
DestinationShillong, Meghalaya
Best time to visitOctober to May is generally most comfortable. The monsoon is spectacularly green but very wet, requiring road buffers and safe waterfall viewing.

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