06 Sep 2019
If you are looking for budget Shillong tour from Guwahati you are at the right place.First of all, you need to book AC bus from Paltanbazar depot in well advance. Bus timings are 7am and 8am and fare is 166/- per head, while the shared tata sumos ask for minimum 300 per head. It will take around 3 hours to reach Police bazar depot in Shillong. From there, book bus ticket for Shillong local sight seeing from MSTC office which is adjacent to the Policebazar depot.It will take around 300 per head and will conclude at 2 pm after visiting 7 popular local attractions namely, Shillong peak, elephant falls, lady Hydari park, Air force museum, etc.Alternatively, local taxi can be hired for the same costing 900 or more. Those who have the plan to stay or to visit Cherapunji, dowki, etc. can book the ticket from the MSTC office. Theose tours generally start at 8 am in the morning. Note that there is no online booking facility till date for MSTC buses, though they are highly comfortable accompanied by authorized guides with them. Plenty of cheap hotels are available near policebazar. Don't miss the delicious lunch at Suruchi or at Arun Hotel in Pilicebazar. You may return back by ASTC buses on the same day commencing from Policebazar. Bus timings are 2 pm and 3 pm. Reach Guwahati by 6 pm.