Guwahati to Meghalaya Bike Trip | Exploring North-East India EP-1: Shillong

Guwahati to Meghalaya Bike Trip
Exploring North-East India EP-1 : Shillong
Planning a Guwahati to Shillong Journey on Bike in 2025? Here’s your complete travel guide with the best route, cost breakdown, and must-visit stops!
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Welcome to Episode 1 of our North East India Travel Series!
In this exciting first episode, join SAFAR Vlogs on a scenic and information-packed road trip from Guwahati to Shillong, the beautiful capital of Meghalaya. This stretch — starting from Khanapara in Guwahati — is one of India’s most picturesque highway drives and is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travellers.

Scotland of the East – Shillong, Meghalaya!
Join us as we travel from Guwahati to Shillong, the charming hill station known for its rolling hills, cool climate, and breathtaking scenic beauty. Often called the abode of the clouds, Shillong is blessed with abundant rainfall, lush greenery, and a relaxing atmosphere that makes it one of India’s most beautiful states in the lap of nature.
On our way, we stop at the stunning Umiam Lake (Barapani), just 15 km before Shillong – a perfect spot for photography and boating.

Tourist Places you can visit from Shillong:

Shillong Peak – 10 km from city centre, panoramic hill views.
Elephant Falls – 12 km, a beautiful three-tiered waterfall.
Ward’s Lake – 2 km, peaceful garden & walking trails.
Living Root Bridges (Mawlynnong/Nongriat) – 80–90 km, unique natural wonders.
Sweet Falls – 12 km, a hidden gem in lush surroundings.
Bishop & Beadon Falls – 5 km, twin cascading waterfalls.
Cherrapunji (Sohra) – 55 km, world-famous for rain & caves.
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CHAPTERS :
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Starting Trip from Khanapara Guwahati
02:01 Reached Jorabat
04:09 Our Plan to Explore North East India
05:00 How to Reach Shillong
06:49 Reached Nongpoh
08:27 Umiam (Barapani) Lake
09:42 Shillong City
12:46 Revel Next Vlog
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What’s Inside This Video:
Complete road guide from Khanapara, Guwahati to Shillong via NH6
Transportation options: Private car, shared taxi, self-drive rentals, public buses
Best shopping spots in Shillong (Police Bazaar, local handicrafts)
This is not just a travel vlog — it’s a full travel guide for anyone planning a Shillong trip or starting their journey into the incredible North East India.
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North East India Series Overview
This video is the first part of our complete North East India travel series, where we’ll be exploring all 8 states — Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura & Sikkim.
Follow our journey from city to village, mountains to rivers, culture to cuisine — this is just the beginning!
Don’t miss out — Episode 2 coming soon!
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E-Mail: [email protected]
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MY GEARS
Camera: GoPro Hero11 Black
Bike: Yamaha FZ 2.0
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