Shillong to Cherrapunji Cab from ₹3,100 (one way)
Book a cab from Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra) from ₹3,100, a scenic 54 km drive through the Mawkdok Valley to the land of living root bridges, Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Cave. Available as a one-way drop or a full-day sightseeing trip.
- Distance
- 54 km
- Duration
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Route
- Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
- From
- ₹3,100
Shillong to Cherrapunji taxi fare (one-way)
| Vehicle | Seats | Examples | One-way fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 seats | Dzire, Ciaz | from ₹3,100 |
| SUV | 5 seats | Brezza | from ₹3,400 |
| 6-seater | 6 seats | Ertiga | from ₹4,200 |
| Premium 7-seater | 7 seats | Innova | from ₹5,200 |
*Starting one-way fare for each car type with a daytime pickup. The exact price depends on your date, vehicle and pickup point and is confirmed before you book. Group of 8 or more? Ask us on WhatsApp for a Tempo Traveller quote.
About the Shillong–Cherrapunji route
Cherrapunji — locally Sohra — is about 54 km south of Shillong and one of the wettest places on earth. The road climbs through the dramatic Mawkdok Dympep Valley before opening onto the Sohra plateau, with waterfalls and gorges on every side.
Many travellers hire the cab for a full day so they can cover Nohkalikai Falls, the Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave and the Wei Sawdong falls at their own pace, then return to Shillong by evening. A one-way drop is also fine if you are staying overnight in Cherrapunji.
A sedan suits couples; an SUV is the comfortable choice for the winding hill road and for families wanting to add the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek near Nongriat. Our drivers are based in Shillong, so the one-way fare already includes the empty return drive.
What's included
- One-way drop or full-day sightseeing option
- Fuel, tolls and driver costs included
- Driver familiar with all Sohra viewpoints & caves
- Clean, well-maintained AC vehicles
- Mawkdok Valley viewpoint stop en route
- Add the Double Decker Root Bridge trek on a full-day hire
- 24×7 booking & support
Stops along the way
Mawkdok Dympep Valley
Panoramic valley viewpoint and zipline, about halfway to Sohra.
Nohkalikai Falls
India's tallest plunge waterfall — the signature Cherrapunji stop.
Shillong to Cherrapunji cab: common questions
How much does a Shillong to Cherrapunji cab cost?
A one-way drop starts from about ₹3,100 for a sedan, ₹3,400 for an SUV and ₹5,200 for an Innova, including the empty return drive to Shillong. A full-day sightseeing hire that covers the Cherrapunji viewpoints and caves is quoted at booking.
How far is Cherrapunji from Shillong?
Cherrapunji (Sohra) is about 54 km from Shillong, a 1.5 to 2 hour drive through the Mawkdok Valley depending on weather and stops.
Can I do Cherrapunji as a day trip from Shillong?
Yes — most visitors book a full-day cab, leave Shillong in the morning, cover Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and other viewpoints, and return by evening.
Can the driver wait while we visit waterfalls and caves?
On a full-day hire the driver stays with you between sightseeing stops at no extra per-stop charge. For a one-way drop the trip ends at your Cherrapunji destination.
Is the road to Cherrapunji good?
The NH-grade road is well paved but winding and hilly, which is why an experienced local driver and a comfortable vehicle make the trip far more enjoyable, especially in the monsoon.
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