So you’ve booked our flights, packed your bags, and are all set up to move from Guwahati to Shillong, the Scotland of the east.” But as you land in Guwahati, you’ll face a choice that will dictate the entire vibe of your trip to Shillong, Meghalaya: shared taxi or private Northeast cab?

Some travelers choose a shared taxi to save a few bucks and realize that they have traded their comfort, safety, time, and, most importantly, their “vacation mood” in a hard way. 

Here’s why an expert cab service is the only solution to cover the Guwahati to Shillong distance with the comfort of locals, freedom of journey, and the soul of a traveler.

Why Private Cab Service is a Better Option:

• You will be the one to customize the schedule in a private cab, and you don’t have to ‘fill the seat” in a shared taxi.
• You won’t have to squeeze or fight for the window seat with unknown co-passengers in a private cab.
• You can choose which type of vehicle you want for your Shillong, Meghalaya tour.
• Private cabs always ensure verified, trained drivers and live ride tracking for maintaining the safety of tourists.

Underrated Gems You’ll Discover in the Guwahati to Shillong Route Only With Private Cab:

• Umtrew River View: As you cross Assam on the way from Guwahati to Shillong, the Umtrew River starts flowing by your side. Imagine the scene of a deep blue stream, sunlight hitting the rapids—all of this you’ll be watching while relaxing in the spacious air-conditioned comfort of your private cab.

Advantage: Northeast Cab’s expert driver knows where to slow down so you can enjoy the scene :

• Jiva Veg Halt: Jiva Veg restaurant, a sanctuary of cleanliness and authentic vegetarian cuisine. While all the shared cabs stop at greasy dhabas, with Northeast Cab, you’ll taste the real northeastern delicacy in the most beautiful setting as you arrive in Shillong from Guwahati.
• Sohliya Village: Sohliya is widely famous as the “Strawberry Village” and for its rustic beauty. Why would you stick to noisy highways when you can move through the emerald lanes of Sohliya with a private cab? Riding through this village allows you to feel the rural heartbeat of Meghalaya from your Guwahati to Shillong distance.
•  Umiam Lake: Located 15 km north of Shillong, Umiam Lake is a massive, picturesque reservoir. Also known as Barapani, this lake is a top tourist attraction in Meghalaya for water sports. By the time you reach Umiam Lake with a shared cab, you’re usually too cramped to care. But with Northeast Cab’s Shillong, Meghalaya, tour package, Umiam becomes a grand adventurous experience. With us, you just don’t visit the site; you engage in activities like boating, water skiing, speed boating, etc.

Routes You Can Explore With a Private Cab: Cab Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati to Shillong

• Pick up from Guwahati Airport/Railway Station and move toward Shillong through Sohliya while the Umtrew River flows alongside the road.
• Stop at Jiva Veg restaurant for a meal, visiting Umiam Lake & Police Bazaar.

Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunjee

• Explore Mawlynnong Village, take a Dawki River boat ride, and trek to the Living Root Bridge.
• Transfer to Cherrapunjee & overnight stay

Day 3: Cherrapunjee to Shillong

• Explore Nohkalikai Falls & Seven Sisters Falls
• Explore caves like Mawsmai Cave & Return to Shillong

Day 4: Shillong to Guwahati

• Reach Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls
• Transfer to Guwahati

Day 5: Guwahati to Guwahati Airport/Railway: Departure

• Drop at Airport/Railway Station
• The tour ends with unforgettable memories

Shared Taxi vs. Northeast Cab: Quick Comparison