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By Air

Nearest airport Guwahati, (128 km)

Helicopter Service

A helicopter service operates between Guwahati, Shillong (30 min) and Tura (60 min). While some services to Shillong land at the ALG in Upper Shillong, others land at Umroi Airport, 35 km. from downtown. The baggage allowance is 10 kg. The helicopter service is convenient and economical.

Meghalaya Transport arranges transfers from/to the helipad.

For details and bookings, contact :

*Meghalaya Tourism, Shillong, Tel. 226054 Fax 225978
*Meghalaya Helicopter Service, MTC Bus Stand, Tel. 223129,
*Open 1000-1600 hrs.
*Sheba Travels, Tel. 227222
*Tower Tours & Travels, Tel. 220075

Taxis are available at Guwahati Airport for Shillong. The journey takes about 4 hours and costs around Rs. 1,100.
 

Rail

Nearest railhead Guwahati

Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) has bus services coordinated with train arrivals at Guwahati.

The buses leave Guwahati from 6 am to 5 pm. ( 3 ½ hrs). Reciprocal services from Shillong also leave at the same time.

Taxis are available at Guwahati Railway Station.

   

By Road

National Highway 40,an all-weather road, connects Shillong with Guwahati. States' Transport Corporations and private transport operators have services to various places in Meghalaya and to neighbouring states. Frequent services are available from Guwahati.

Taxis and shared taxis are also available. In Guwahati, the buses leave from the main bus stand near the railway station. The taxi stand is nearby. In Shillong, the bus stand is located near Centre Point, the heart of town. MTC (Bus Stand) Tel. 223200, 223206.

   
 

 

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