To travel from Delhi to Shillong, Meghalaya, you have several options:
By Air:
The fastest way to reach Shillong from Delhi is by taking a flight to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, Assam. From Guwahati, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Shillong, which is approximately 100 kilometers away. The journey from Guwahati to Shillong takes around 3 to 4 hours by road.
By Train:
There are no direct trains to Shillong as it doesn’t have a railway station. The nearest major railway station is Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) in Assam. From Guwahati, you can proceed to Shillong by road, which takes around 3 to 4 hours.
By Road:
You can also travel from Delhi to Shillong by road. It’s a long journey of approximately 2,000 to 2,200 kilometers, depending on the route you take. It typically takes around 30 to 35 hours of driving. You can either drive your own vehicle or hire a cab.
Regardless of the mode of transport you choose, make sure to plan your journey well in advance and consider factors like weather conditions and road conditions, especially if you’re traveling during the monsoon season.