Yes, it is very safe for tourists.

How to reach from Guwahati?

Shared taxis are available from Paltan Bazaar.

Spring is the most pleasant season.

Are there direct trains?

No, you must travel via Guwahati.

Buy local handicrafts and organic tea.

Bishnupur

Shillong

Train

Bishnupur to Shillong

Updated: 20 May 2026

To reach Shillong from Bishnupur, take a train from Howrah to Guwahati. From Guwahati, hire a taxi or take a bus for the 3-hour drive to Shillong. The route offers beautiful views of the hills. Shillong is known as the Scotland of the East.

Total Distance: 900 km by road, 600 km air distance.

Fastest Way

Flight from Kolkata to Guwahati, then taxi to Shillong.

Cheapest Way

Train to Guwahati, then shared taxi to Shillong.

Compare Bishnupur to Shillong Routes

Train

Connecting

Duration

18 hours

Avg Price

1800-3500 INR

Operator

Saraighat Express

Route

Bishnupur-Howrah-Guwahati-Shillong

Book the train to Guwahati well in advance.

Travel Tips

Weather
Carry an umbrella as Shillong receives heavy rainfall.
Clothing
Dress in layers as the weather is unpredictable.
Local Transport
Shared taxis are the most common way to get around.
Food
Try the local Khasi cuisine, especially Jadoh.
Respect
Respect local customs and traditions.

Safety Tips

Roads
Be cautious on the winding roads from Guwahati.
Night Travel
Avoid traveling on the highway at night.
Health
Carry basic medicines for common ailments.
Emergency
Keep contact details of your hotel and local taxi drivers.