Category: Travel

  • HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?

    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?

    Shillong is a picturesque city renowned for its pleasant climate and mesmerizing beauty. So, it is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East,” Shillong offers a refreshing escape from the chaos of city life.

    How to travel from Guwahati to Shillong? Since, Shillong  is only 100 kms away from Guwahati. The best option is to travel to Guwahati by car or train . Then you have to travel to Shillong by car, bus, helicopter or bike. But, which is convenient, economical and from where to travel in Guwahati is a question ?

     This blog post will provide you with all the information in detail for you to reach Shillong from Guwahati in an economical and convenient way. Like, from where to hire a car, catch a bus or helicopter, timings, fare, road condition, etc

    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    You will travel to Shillong from Guwahati by

    There is no direct train to Shillong from the rest of India. The last station you can travel by train is Guwahati. The distance from Guwahati to Shillong is just 100 kms. 

    You can travel to Shillong also but there is no direct flight. You will get connecting flight through Kolkata Airport or Guwahati AIrport.

    In the sub section below, I will provide you all the information from where you can book, fare, etc for all the modes of transportation.

     CAR

    To go to Shillong from Guwahati you will get a Shared Car and Private Car from the following location.

    • Guwahati Airport (any time)
    • Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazar (any time)
    • Khanapara (5:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
    • Ganeshguri (Morning Time from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM)

    FARE

    The fare of car from Guwahati to Shillong

    Sl. NoType of CarFare
    1Private Car (Sedan, SUV, etc)₹3000/- –  ₹3500/-
    2Private Car (Hatchback, Mini)₹2000/- –  ₹2500/-
    3Share Car -Tata Sumo (10 persons)₹300/- per head
    4Share Car – Swift Dzire (5-6 persons)₹500/- per head

    THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

    If you are traveling with your family or group, it is better to hire a private car. 2 pros of hiring private car is that

    • You can visit Umiam Lake (Barapani Lake) and Don Bosco Museum which falls by the road to shillong.
    • The car will drop you by your hotel.

    Please keep in mind that most of the shared taxis will drop you in the Police Bazar area of Shillong. 

    FLIGHT

    There is a direct flight from Guwahati to Shillong. It will cost you around ₹1000/-. But there are only 1-2 flights operating directly from Guwahati. So, if you intend to travel to Shillong by flight, it’s better to take a flight from Kolkata.

    Direct Flight to Shillong is available from the following locations as of now.

    Departure LocationArrival Location
    GuwahatiShillong
    Silchar (Assam)Shillong
    Dibrugarh (Assam)Shillong
    DelhiShillong
    KolkataShillong
    AgaratalaShillong
    AizwalShillong
    Imphal

    Please keep in mind that Shillong Airport is 30 kms away from the main city. So, do plan your journey accordingly.

    HELICOPTER

    Do you want to travel from Guwahati to Shillong within 30 mins? Then don’t worry. Helicopters are available from Guwahati to Shillong which are very economical and convenient. 

    The helicopter service is provided by Meghalaya Helicopter Service (MHC) that comes under Meghalaya Transport Corporation. Meghalaya Helicopter Service (MHC) also provides helicopter service from Guwahati to Tura and vice versa. 

    TIMINGS OF HELICOPTER FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    Days DeptaureArrivalTravel time
    SundayNo HelicopterNo HelicopterNo Helicopter
    Monday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins
    Tuesday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins
    Wednesday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins
    Thursday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins
    Friday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins
    Saturday9:00 AM12:30 PM9:30 AM1:00 PM30 mins

    FARE OF HELICOPTER FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    Guwahati to Shillong ₹ 1500/-

    HOW TO BOOK A HELICOPTER TICKET FOR TRAVELING FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG?

    If you want to travel from Guwahati to Shillong by helicopter, you can book tickets online and offline also.

    You can book tickets offline through the following counters.

    Meghalaya Tourism Information Centre, Guwahati Airport

    BUS

    There are direct buses  from Guwahati to Shilling which are operated by  ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation). ASTC buses charge ₹180/- only and it will take nearly 3.5 hours to reach Shillong.

    Buses traveling from Guwahati to Shillong will drop you near Shillong city at either of the following two locations.

    Mawiong ISBT(Shillong)
    Dhan Kheti

    Shillong ISBT at Mawiong is only 10 Km away from the main city. You will get plenty of shared taxis for Shillong city which charges only 40 bucks (₹ 40/-).

    BIKE

    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?

    Since Shillong is only 100 km away from Guwahati, it will be enthralling for you to ride there. It is just a 3 hours ride from Guwahati. If you own a bike, it is well and good, otherwise, you can rent a bike.

    There are few bike rental services available in Guwahati like 

    To know more about Best Bike & Car Service in Guwahati, Click Here.

    DISTANCE FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    Shillong is approx 100 km away from Guwahati. It takes 2-3 hours to travel by road and 30 mins through air. 

    Mode of TransportDistanceTravel Time
    Taxi/ Car98.2 km2 hr 30 mins
    Bus98.2 km2 hrs 40 mins
    Bike98.8 km2 hr 20 mins
    Flight–30 mins
    Helicopter–30 mins

    DISTANCE OF GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG BY CAR

    The distance from Guwahati to Shillong by car is 98.2 km which takes 2 hr 30 mins without any stoppage.

    DISTANCE OF GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG BY BIKE

    The distance from Guwahati to Shillong by bike  is 98.2 km which takes 2 hr 400 mins without any stoppage.

    COST OF TRAVELING FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    How much is the taxi fare from Guwahati to Shillong? Car or Taxi charges the following fare for different situation given below.

    Sl. NoType of CarFare
    1Private Car (Sedan, SUV, etc)₹3000/- –  ₹3500/-
    2Private Car (Hatchback, Mini)₹2000/- –  ₹2500/-
    3Share Car -Tata Sumo (10 persons)₹300/- per head
    4Share Car – Swift Dzire (5-6 persons)₹500/- per head

    HOW IS THE ROAD FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG?

    Road from Guwahati to Shillong falls under NH 6. The road condition is excellent with all basic facilities.

    You will get 2 toll gates located at Nazira Khat and Pahammawlein. The total toll cost will be ₹ 220.

    CAN YOU BOOK OLA OR UBER TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG

    Yes, you can book OLA or Uber to travel from Guwahati to Shillong. But it will cost you around ₹3500-₹4000/-.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How to go to Guwahati to Shillong?

    Shillong is just 100 kms away from Guwahati. All modes of transport are available – car, bus , bike, flight and helicopter. The most fun and convenient way is to travel by renting private car will will cost around ₹2500/-
    If you want the most economical and convenient way to travel to Shillong from Guwahati is by bus which will cost you around  ₹180/- only. If there is no time in your hand, then take flight which will cost you around ₹2500-3500/-.

    How much is the taxi fare from Guwahati to Shillong?

    Taxi or Car Fare from Guwahati to Shillong cost around ₹2500/-. For more details you can visit the following link
    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?

    How is the route from Guwahati to Shillong?

    Road from Guwahati to Shillong falls under NH 6. The road condition is excellent with all basic facilities.
    You will get 2 toll gates located at Nazira Khat and Pahammawlein. The total toll cost will be ₹ 220.
    For more details you can visit the following link
    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?

    CONCLUSION

    Shillong is just 100 kms away from Guwahati. All modes of transport are available – car, bus , bike, flight and helicopter. The most fun and convenient way is to travel by renting private car will will cost around ₹2500/-

    If you want the most economical and convenient way to travel to Shillong from Guwahati is by bus which will cost you around  ₹180/- only. If there is no time in your hand, then take flight which will cost you around ₹2500-3500/-.

    In this blog post, I have provided you with all the information in detail for you to travel from Guwahati to Shillong in the most fun, economical and convenient way. 

  • Travel from Guwahati To Ayodhya In Just ₹ 340

    Travel from Guwahati To Ayodhya In Just ₹ 340

    With the inauguration of the new Ram Mandir on 22nd January, 2024, Ayodhya has become an important religious tourist spot in India. Now, travelling from Guwahati to Ayodhya to visit Ram Mandir has become affordable and superfast.

    You can travel to Ayodhya from Guwahati for just as low as ₹340 and in 4 hours. But how? Just stick to this blog, and we will give you a super hack to do.

    In this blog post, we will give you all the information you need to travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya by train, flight, and road. We will provide you with the ticket price for the flight and train from Guwahati. Moreover, we will provide the train timetable, route plan, hotels in Ayodhya, etc

    Traveling from Guwahati To Ayodhya

    Ayodhya is one of the seven holy places in India. With the inauguration of the new Ram Mandir on 22nd January, 2024, it has become not only an important religious tourist spot of India but also an important economic corridor.

    With the opening of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya and Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station, traveling to Ayodhya from Guwahati has become superfast and affordable.

    You can travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya by the following way:

    • Train
    • Flight
    • Road- Bus, Car, Bike

    You can reach Ayodhya from Guwahati for just as low as ₹ 340. This blog post will provide information on how to do so.

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Distance

    The distance between Guwahati and Ayodhya is just 1200 km, approx. It takes around 26 to 30 hours if you travel by train or road, and 3-4 hours if by flight.

    Distance by Train Guwahati To Ayodhya

    DistanceTravel time
    1193 km1 day, 2 hours (26 hours to 30 hours)

    Arial Distance (Flight) from Guwahati To Ayodhya

    DistanceTravel time
    952 kms2 hours by direct flight (no flight as of now)
    5 hours by connecting flight

    Road Distance from Guwahati To Ayodhya

    DistanceTravel time
    1200 km27 hours 

    Guwahati To Ayodhya By Train

    Ayodhya Dham Junction Station is the main railway station nearest to Ram Mandir. But as of now there is no direct train to this station. 

    Ayodhya Cantt. Station is the next nearest railway station to Ram Mandir. It is only 10 km away from Ram Mandir of Ayodhya. 

    As of now, all the trains from Guwahati to Ayodhya go till Ayodhya Cantt. Station.

    And as of now, there is no Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Train from Guwahati to Ayodhya.

    List of Trains from Guwahati To Ayodhya 

    There are five trains that travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya. 4 Trains starting station is from Kamakhya Railway Station of Maligaon, Guwahati. The remaining train starts from Guwahati Railway Station of Panbazar.

    The list of trains is given below.

    • Ghy Okha Express (15636) 
    • Ntsk Asr Express (15933)
    • Kyq Gimb Expresss (15668)
    • Kavi Guru Express
    • Kyq Bgkt Express

    For train timetables and ticket prices, see the sections below.

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Train Timings

    Train from Guwahati to Ayodhya is available from Moday to Friday. All the train runs from Kamakhya Railway Station of Maligaon, Guwahati except the train Ntsk Asr Express (15933) that runs from Guwahati Railway Station of Panbazar.

    Trains take 26 hours to 30 hours i.e more than 1 day to travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya. 

    For train time table  and ticket price see the next section.

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Train Ticket Price

    Days of The WeekTrains Name and NoSecond Sitting (2S)Sleeper (SL)AC 3 Economy (3E)AC 3 Tier (3A)AC 2 Tier (2A)AC 1 Tier (1A)
    SundayNo Train––
    MondayGhy Okha Express (15636)₹ 350₹ 570NA₹ 1530₹ 2210NA
    TuesdayNtsk Asr Express (15933)NA₹ 575₹ 1445₹ 1545₹ 2235₹ 3785
    WednesdayKyq Gimb Expresss (15668)₹ 355₹ 585NA₹ 1565₹ 2260NA
    ThursdayKavi Guru ExpressNA₹ 600₹ 1500₹ 1600₹ 2315NA
    FridayKyq Bgkt Express₹ 340₹ 565NA₹ 1510₹ 2180NA
    StaurdayNo Train––

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Train Table

    Days of The WeekTrains Name and NoDeparture TimeArrival Time
    SundayNo Train––
    MondayGhy Okha Express (15636)10:45 AM Monday1:16 PM Tuesday
    TuesdayNtsk Asr Express (15933)5:45 PM Tuesday2:03 AM Thursday
    WednesdayKyq Gimb Express (15668)11:00 AM Wednesday1:16 PM Thursday
    ThursdayKavi Guru Express6:30 PM Thursday11:33 PM Friday
    FridayKyq Bgkt Express5:30 PM Friday11:15 PM Saturday
    SaturdayNo Train––

    Please note that all the trains run from Kamakhya Railway Station of Maligaon, Guwahati except the train Ntsk Asr Express (15933) on Tuesday, which runs from Guwahati Railway Station in Panbazar.

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Flight

    There was no direct flight to Ayodhya. Before, you had to travel to Lucknow by flight and then take a 3-hour train journey to reach Ayodhya.

    But now, with the construction of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, you can reach here within a few hours. This airport was built within 20 months, and the design is inspired by Ram Mandir.

    The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport of Ayodhya is spread across 822 acres of land and will have an annual capacity to handle 10 lakh passengers.

    List of Flights from Guwahati to Ayodhya. 

    As of now, there is no direct flight from Guwahati to Ayodhya. You have to take a connecting flight from one of the following stations:.

    • Guwahati to Delhi to Ayodhya
    • Guwahati to Kolkata to Ayodhya
    • Guwahati to Mumbai to Ayodhya
    • Guwahati to Jaipur to Ayodhya
    • Guwahati to Patna to Ayodhya

    Guwahati To Ayodhya Flight Ticket Price

    The ticket price for a flight from Guwahati to Ayodhya ranges from ₹ 6,000 onwards.

    Guwahati To Ayodhya By Road

    The distance from Guwahati to Ayodhya by road is 1, 194 km. It will take nearly 27 hours to travel to Ayodhya from Guwahati. The best route plan is given below.

    FromToDistanceTime to Travel
    Guwahati (Assam)Siliguri (West Bengal)417 Km9.5 hours
    Siliguri (West Bengal)Muzaffarpur (Bihar)381 Km8.5  hours
    Muzaffarpur (Bihar)Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)396 km9  hours
    Total1194 km27 hours

    FAQs

    Ayodhya in Which State?

    Ayodhya is in Uttar Pradeh (UP).

    How to go Ayodhya from Guwahati by train?

    There are 5 trains that travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya. 4 Trains starts from Kamkhya Railway Station of Maligaon, Guwahati. The remaiang 1 train starts from Guwahati Railway Station of Panbazar.
    The list of trains are given below.
    Ghy Okha Express (15636) 
    Ntsk Asr Express (15933)
    Kyq Gimb Expresss (15668)
    Kavi Guru Express
    Kyq Bgkt Express
    For train time table and ticket price from here.

    What is the cost of flight from GHY to Ayodhya?

    Ticket price form flight from Guwahati To Ayodhya ranges from ₹ 6000. There is onwards. There is no direct flight. You have to take connecting flight.
    For details visit the below blog post.

    End Notes

    So, you can travel from Guwahati to Ayodhya for just ₹ 340 by train. It will take nearly 28 hours. If you take a connecting flight from Guwahati to Kolkata and then to Ayodhya, you can travel by ₹ 6000 in just 5 hours.

  • How to Reach Guwahati From Mumbai By Train?

    How to Reach Guwahati From Mumbai By Train?

    Are you planning to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train? Reaching Guwahati from Mumbai by train is convenient, with multiple options available.

    To reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train, there are 4 trains that run 5 days a week except Monday and Thursday and take 50 hours to travel. The ticket price ranges from ₹ 860 for sleeper class and goes up to ₹ 6000 for AC First Class.

    In this blog post, we will provide detailed information on these trains, along with train schedules, ticket prices, travel time, and amenities available in the train. We will also provide an indirect train route to reach Guwahati from Mumbai.

    Train Time Table

    There is a direct route and indirect route to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train. In the next section, I will list the time table for direct trains as well as indirect trains.

    Direct Trains from Mumbai to Guwahati

    There are 4 direct trains that run 5 days in a week from Mumbai to Guwahati.

    Day of the WeekTrain No & NameClassDeparture TimeArrival time
    SundayLTT AGTL AC EXP (12519)AC 3 tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A), AC First Class (1A)07:50 AM (Day 1)
    from Lokmanyatilak Terminus    		03:20 AM (Day 3)
    MondayNo Direct Train
    TuesdayKARMABHOOMI EXP (22511)Sleeper (SL), AC 3 tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A)1:15 PM (Day 1)
    from Lokmanyatilak Terminus    		3:30 PM (Day 3) 
    WednesdayLTT DIBRUGARH EX (15945)Sleeper (SL), AC 3 tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A)8:05  AM (Day 1)
    from Lokmanyatilak Terminus    		8:20 AM (Day 3)
    ThursdayNo Direct Train
    FridayLTT GHY EXPRESS (15647)Sleeper (SL), AC 3 tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A)8:05  AM (Day 1)
    from Lokmanyatilak Terminus    		12:30 PM (Day 3)
    SaturdayLTT DIBRUGARH EX (15945)Sleeper (SL), AC 3 tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A)8:05  AM (Day 1)
    from Lokmanyatilak Terminus    		8:20 AM (Day 3)

    Indirect Train

    If you need to travel on days when there are no direct trains, consider these indirect routes:

    • Mumbai to Howrah (Kolkata) to Guwahati – Available all days of the week.
    • Mumbai to Patna (Bihar) to Guwahati – Available all days of the week.

    Mumbai to Guwahati Train Ticket Prices

    The ticket price to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train ranges from ₹ 860 for sleeper class to ₹ 6000 approx for AC First Class.

    The ticket prices for different classes are as follows:

    ClassTicket Price per Person
    Sleeper₹ 860- ₹ 960
    AC 3 tier (3A)₹ 2330 – ₹ 2600
    AC 2 Tier (2A)₹ 3395 – ₹ 2360
    AC First Class (1A)₹ 5785

    For seat availability, please refer to the IRCTC Website.

    Time Taken to Reach Guwahati From Mumbai By Train

    It takes approximately 50 hours to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train. For instance, if your train departs from Mumbai in the morning of Day 1, you will arrive in Guwahati by the morning of Day 3..

    Mumbai to Guwahati Fastest Train

    The fastest train from Guwahati to Mumbai is LTT DIBRUGARH EX (15945).

    How long is the train from Mumbai to Guwahati?

    It takes almost 50 hours to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train.

    How to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train time?

    There are 4 direct trains that run 5 days in a week from Mumbai to Guwahati. The time table can be seen from here.

    How to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train ticket price?

    The ticket price to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train ranges from ₹ 860 for sleeper class to ₹ 6000 aprox for AC First Class.
    The detailed ticket price can be seen from here.

    How long is the train from Mumbai to Guwahati?

    It takes almost 50 hours to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train.

    Conclusion

    In this blog post, we have provided all the necessary information to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train. Whether you choose a direct or an indirect route, knowing the train schedules, ticket prices, and travel time will help you plan your journey efficiently. 

    There are 4 direct trains that run 5 days in a week from Mumbai to Guwahati. The ticket price to reach guwahati from mumbai by train ranges from ₹ 860 for sleeper class to ₹ 6000 approx for AC First Class. It takes almost 50 hours to reach Guwahati from Mumbai by train.

    Safe travels from Guwahati Live.