How to reach Guwahati to Shillong
The
movement time for taxi to reach from Guwahati to Shillong is around 3
hours and the G.S. road is all around kept up which makes the journey
entirely agreeable. You can stopover at Nongpoh for lunch or light
refreshment. One more stopover while venturing out from Guwahati to
Shillong is Umiam Lake View Point where the beautiful magnificence of the locale will make you feel unwind from the adventure.
So, various transportation facility is available from Guwahati to Shillong. You can choose from the list cited below:-
Assam state transport corporation Bus:- Everyday two buses will be available from Guwahati to Shillong at Rs 142/- per head. Timing 07:00 am and 08:00 am.
Disadvantage:-
These buses are too slow and 3 hours journey can sometimes be 4 hrs and
sometimes even the vehicles gets out of order en route.
Shared sumo from Paltan bazaar Guwahati:-Now these shared sumos
has no specific timings they stand in ques for passengers and you can
go according to your timing if you opt for hiring these sumos. Rates
200/- per head.
Disadvantage:-
Sumos are fast but sometimes the drivers are not up to the mark are not
polite and well mannered enough they might behave rudely and if you ask
them to stop somewhere they might charge you extra and fellow-travelers
are hard nut to crack while choosing your preferred seat.
Tourist cabs:- These tourist cabs
are far better than the options cited above. They are fast,convenient
and reliable but the price are too high Rs 400/- per without A/C and
extra with the latter.
Disadvantages:-You
can enjoy a ride with tourist taxi only when you have booked the whole
cab and that will cost you a little bit more.You might have problems and
issue regarding seats with fellow-passengers while you hire the cab in
sharing.
Best option will be a tour operator:-The
fares are cheapest with quality service. Distance between Guwahati to
Shillong by taxi is about 99.4 kilometers and the weather is pretty cool
during the trip. They have an all inclusive fare for their taxi from
Guwahati to Shillong for both One way and Round Trip with . Guwahati to
Shillong Car Rentals including Sedan (Swift Desire, Indigo etc)- Rs
1600, SUV (Innova, Xylo etc)-Rs 3500/-, Tempo Traveller, Tata Sumo- Rs
2000/- or any other vehicle.Their Cabs are clean, well maintained which
makes your ride comfortable. The drivers are polite, humble and
courteous and they are driver cum guide.All the final words and
commitment regarding the trip are made before your trip and so do not
have to say a words secondary to the drivers. Fares are transparent and
there is no hussle bustle with the driver regarding fares. All payment
over the phone.They even provide Guwahati airport- Shillong cab service at reasonable rates.
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