Key hubs
Sohra (Cherrapunji) airport and railway station
- Airport
- Shillong Airport (SHL) at Umroi is the nearest, with limited flights; Guwahati (GAU), about 155 km away and roughly 4 hours by road, has the wide choice of flights
- Railway station
- None in Sohra or Shillong; Guwahati (GHY) is the nearest major railhead. A rail link to Shillong is reported to be under construction, so check current status.
- Getting around
- A hired car and driver (usually from Shillong) is the practical choice; shared taxis run from Shillong, but sights are spread out and public transport between them is limited.
How to reach Sohra (Cherrapunji) by air
The nearest airport is Shillong Airport (SHL) at Umroi, which has limited flights. Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is about 155 km away, roughly 4 hours by road, and has far more flights.
How to reach Sohra (Cherrapunji) by train
There is no railway station in Sohra or Shillong. Guwahati (GHY) is the nearest major railhead, around 4 hours by road. A rail link to Shillong has been reported as under construction; check its current status.
How to reach Sohra (Cherrapunji) by road
Sohra lies about 52 km from Shillong on a hill road that takes roughly 1.5-2 hours, passing the Mawkdok Dympep viewpoint. From Guwahati, the route runs via Shillong. Fog and landslides can slow the road, especially in the monsoon.
Getting around Sohra (Cherrapunji)
A hired car and driver is the practical way to cover the sights, which are spread across several kilometres. Shared taxis run from Shillong's Bara Bazaar and Anjali taxi stand to Sohra, but they will not take you between sights. Trailheads like Tyrna are reached by taxi from Sohra.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Sohra (Cherrapunji)
- Plan around the viewpoints you can reach by car: Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters, Thangkharang Park and Mawsmai Cave involve only short walks, and avoid the long stair descents unless you are confident on steps.
- Carry a warm layer and rain protection in every season, as well as water and snacks; shops between the sights are few.
- Allow for slow roads: fog, landslide debris and monsoon rain can add hours, so do not book a tight flight or train the same evening.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.