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Group trip · Meghalaya · 22–27 December 2026
Christmas in Shillong
- 5N / 6D
- Guwahati to Guwahati
- Up to 10 travellers
- Double sharing
- Trip captain
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Overview
Meghalaya is one of the few places in India where Christmas is the biggest festival of the year. Shillong's streets and churches are lit up, carols fill the evenings, and Police Bazar is busy until late. On this trip you spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the town itself, with no long drive on either day.
You travel with a small group of up to 10 and a trip captain who stays with you from Guwahati to Guwahati. Many travellers join on their own or as a couple, and the Christmas dinner, lunch and evening together make it easy to meet people.
- Christmas Eve in Shillong: the lights of Police Bazar and Laitumkhrah, then a group Christmas Eve dinner
- Christmas Day with no long drive: Ward's Lake, the churches of Laitumkhrah and a Christmas lunch together
- A Christmas evening with cake, music and a small gift swap
- A night by the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki: boat ride, snorkelling, kayaking and a bonfire
- Mawlynnong, known as Asia's cleanest village, and the Riwai living root bridge
- Sohra's Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint
Route
Guwahati → Shillong 1N → Shnongpdeng riverside camp 1N → Shillong 2N → Sohra (Cherrapunji) 1N → Guwahati
Day by day
6 days · Guwahati to Guwahati
Meet your trip captain at Paltan Bazaar, next to Guwahati railway station, at 9:30 am (please arrive in Guwahati the evening before). Drive up to Shillong with a stop at Umiam Lake. In the evening, walk through the Christmas lights of Police Bazar with your trip captain.
Night in ShillongNone (arrival day)Drive to Mawlynnong, known as Asia's cleanest village, and the Riwai living root bridge. Continue to Dawki for a boat ride on the Umngot river, then check in at the riverside camp in Shnongpdeng. Dinner and a bonfire by the river.
Night in Shnongpdeng campBreakfast, dinnerA morning on the river: boating, snorkelling, kayaking and cliff jumping, all optional. Drive back to Shillong. In the evening, the Christmas lights of Police Bazar and Laitumkhrah, then the Christmas Eve group dinner.
Night in ShillongBreakfast, dinnerNo long drive today. Join a morning church service if you like (we share the church and time once confirmed), then Ward's Lake and the churches of Laitumkhrah. Christmas lunch with the group, a free afternoon, and a Christmas evening of cake, music and a small gift swap.
Night in ShillongBreakfast, lunchMawkdok viewpoint, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint, then your night in Sohra.
Night in SohraBreakfastAfter breakfast, drive to Guwahati. Drop at Paltan Bazaar, the airport or the station by about 1:30 pm. Please book flights after 7:00 pm and trains after 7:30 pm: Christmas-week traffic can add 1 to 2 hours, so we plan the day with room to spare.
Breakfast
What's included
Stay
- 5 nights, double sharing: hotels and homestays in Shillong (3 nights) and Sohra (1 night), and 1 night at a riverside camp in Shnongpdeng
Meals
- 5 breakfasts (days 2–6)
- Dinner at the riverside camp
- Christmas Eve group dinner
- Christmas lunch
Christmas and activities
- Christmas evening: cake, music and a small gift swap
- Dawki boat ride
- Boating, snorkelling, kayaking and cliff jumping at Shnongpdeng
- Bonfire at the camp (weather permitting)
Travel
- Meghalaya-registered Tempo Traveller for the whole trip, Guwahati to Guwahati
- Driver, fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
- Entry fees at the sightseeing places in the itinerary
Team and support
- Trip captain with the group throughout
- First aid kit and ClearEast support on WhatsApp
Not included
- Travel to and from Guwahati
- Lunches and dinners other than those listed above
- Early check-in or late check-out; room heaters if the property charges for them
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, shopping, tips
- 5% GST
- Anything not listed under Included
Where you stay
Double sharing
Night 1
Shillong
Hotel or homestay
Night 2
Shnongpdeng camp
Hotel or homestay
Nights 3–4
Shillong
Hotel or homestay
Night 5
Sohra
Hotel or homestay
Property names are in your written confirmation before you travel.
Dates & price
More dates for this trip appear here as we add them
Departs
Tue 22 Dec
Pick-up: Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati (next to the railway station), 9:30 am, Tue 22 Dec
5N / 6D
Returns
Sun 27 Dec
Drop: Paltan Bazaar, the airport or the station, about 1:30 pm, Sun 27 Dec
Price per person
₹25,450
Room
Double sharing
Hotels, Homestays, Riverside camp
How you pay
₹10,000 now
Balance by 7 December 2026
Your price covers
- 5 nightsHotels, Homestays, Riverside camp
- Meals5 breakfasts + 3 festive meals
- TransportTempo Traveller, Guwahati to Guwahati
- TeamTrip captain, Camp team, Driver
Open · up to 10 travellers
Reserve your seatIf you cancel
80% back
30+ days before
50% back
15–29 days
No refund
Under 15 days
Days before departure. Full policy
How booking works
- 1Message us on WhatsApp or ask for a call.
- 2We talk it through with you by phone or WhatsApp and share the route, dates, price and what is included.
- 3If you like it, pay by UPI or by scanning our QR code.
- 4Once your payment reaches us, you are booked. We send hotels, transport and permits in writing before you travel.
Good to know
The trip starts at Paltan Bazaar, next to Guwahati railway station, at 9:30 am on 22 December, so arrive in Guwahati the evening before.
From Kolkata
About 1 hour by flight. Trains from Howrah take most of a day, so arrive on 21 December if you come by train.
From Bangalore
Direct flights to Guwahati take about 3 hours. Fly in on 21 December.
From Mumbai or Delhi
Direct flights take about 3–3.5 hours from Mumbai and 2.5 hours from Delhi. Fly in on 21 December.
Going home
We drop you at Paltan Bazaar, the airport or the station by about 1:30 pm on 27 December. Book flights after 7:00 pm and trains after 7:30 pm.
Need a hotel the night before?
Ask us for a hotel near Paltan Bazaar for the night of 21 December.
Things to know
- Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, passport or driving licence).
- December in Meghalaya is dry and cold, close to freezing at night in Shillong and Sohra. Pack proper winter wear.
- The riverside camp is simple: tents by the river, cold at night. The river water is cold in December, so the activities are your choice.
- On Christmas Day many shops and eateries close or open late. We book your Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas lunch in advance; carry a few snacks.
- Churches are places of worship. Attend quietly, dress modestly and ask before taking photographs.
- Celebrate responsibly: alcohol is at your own cost and responsibility and is not allowed in the vehicle. Please be on time for the group each morning.
- Christmas week is busy: expect traffic on the hill roads, which can add 1 to 2 hours to a drive, and crowds in Shillong.
- We stay in clean, comfortable hotels and homestays, and a riverside camp. We share the property names once rooms are confirmed.
- Roads, weather or safety may change the order of sightseeing on a day.
What to pack
- Winter jacket, thermals, woollen cap and gloves, comfortable walking shoes, swimwear and a change of clothes for the river, a small gift (under ₹300) for the gift swap, water bottle, sunscreen, power bank, personal medicines.
Booking terms
- Book your seat with ₹10,000 per person.
- Balance due by Monday 7 December 2026.
- Bookings close on Monday 14 December 2026, or earlier when all 10 seats are filled. Bookings after 7 December pay in full.
- Your seat is reserved once we receive the booking amount. We confirm hotels and transport in writing before departure.
- The departure runs with a minimum of 9 travellers. If it does not, you get a full refund or a seat on another departure.
Who looks after you
The team changes with the place. On this trip:
Trip captain
Named before you travel
With the group from Guwahati to Guwahati, including the Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day.
Camp team
Named before you travel
Runs the riverside camp, the boating and kayaking at Shnongpdeng.
Driver
Named before you travel
A Meghalaya-registered Tempo Traveller and driver for the whole trip.
One number, before and during the trip
+91 90360 21836WhatsApp or call. One team answers it, so you never chase a driver's number.
Our team in Bengaluru and the hills,with local captains and guides on every trip
Questions about this trip
What is Christmas like in Shillong?
Meghalaya is largely Christian, so Christmas is the main festival of the year. Streets, churches and public buildings are lit up, there are carol services and church services, and Police Bazar and Ward's Lake are very busy in the evenings.
Is Meghalaya worth visiting in December?
Yes. December is dry, so roads and viewpoints are easier than in the monsoon, the Umngot river at Dawki is at its clearest, and Shillong celebrates Christmas in a big way. Nights are cold, close to freezing.
What do we do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
On Christmas Eve we walk through the lights of Police Bazar and Laitumkhrah and have a group dinner. Christmas Day has no long drive: an optional morning church service, Ward's Lake and the churches of Laitumkhrah, a Christmas lunch together, and an evening of cake, music and a small gift swap.
Will shops and restaurants be open on Christmas Day?
Many close or open late. That's why we book your Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas lunch in advance. Carry a few snacks for the rest of the day.
How cold is it?
December days are dry and sunny, but nights are close to freezing in Shillong and Sohra, and colder in the tents at the river camp. Pack thermals, a heavy jacket, a woollen cap and gloves.
Where does the trip start and end?
At Paltan Bazaar, next to Guwahati railway station, at 9:30 am on 22 December. We drop you at Paltan Bazaar, the airport or the station by about 1:30 pm on 27 December. Book flights after 7:00 pm and trains after 7:30 pm.
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