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🕉️ Spiritual 143 🗺️ Offbeat 107 🏛️ Heritage 95 ⛰️ Mountains 70 🦁 Wildlife 70 🏔️ Adventure 67 🏖️ Beaches 51 🏔️ Hill Stations 51 🏜️ Desert 27 🏙️ Urban 21 🏝️ Islands 9 💕 Romantic 2

How to Reach Cherrapunji & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

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By Air

Airport: Guwahati Airport (GAU), 181km from city

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By Train

Stations:

Guwahati Railway Station (GHY)

Nearest major railway station. Trains from all over India arrive here.

Routes:

From Delhi: 24-30 hours (₹1500-4000)
From Mumbai: 36-48 hours (₹2000-5000)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:

Guwahati ISBT

Routes:

From Guwahati: 5-6 hours (₹300-500)

Note: Trains more comfortable but buses are more frequent.

Getting Around

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Taxi

₹1500-2500 per day

Best for: Sightseeing, reaching remote locations

Negotiate the price beforehand. Shared taxis are cheaper.

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Shared Jeep

₹100-300 per trip

Best for: Short distances, budget travelers

Crowded but economical. Check the route before boarding.