Trip costs · Shillong · from Ranchi
How much does a Shillong trip from Ranchi cost?
About ₹31,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹15,500 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Guwahati + shared cab, about 19 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Ranchi on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹31,000 |
| December | Good time to go | ₹31,000 |
| July | Peak monsoon — very heavy rain | ₹28,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹34,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Guwahati + shared cab | ₹6,440 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,300 a night | ₹9,375 |
| Food | ₹7,500 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹3,185 |
| Total | ₹31,000 |
Getting from Ranchi to Shillong
- 🚆 Train — train to Guwahati + shared cab: about 19 hours each way, ₹3,220 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Guwahati + shared cab: about 7 hours door to door, ₹11,120 per person there and back.
Best time to go
Pine hills, waterfalls and the living root bridges nearby. The best months are March to May, October and November. Avoid July: peak monsoon — very heavy rain.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹3,000 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹17,500 for two — 19 hours each way by train, 7 by air.
- July costs about ₹3,000 less than November, but it is the off season there: peak monsoon — very heavy rain.
Questions
How much does a Shillong trip from Ranchi cost for 2 people?
About ₹31,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹15,500 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,300 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Ranchi to Shillong?
By train to Guwahati + shared cab: about 19 hours each way and ₹3,220 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Guwahati + shared cab) takes about 7 hours and costs about ₹11,120 per person.
When is the best time to visit Shillong?
March to May, October and November. Avoid July: peak monsoon — very heavy rain.
How much does a solo or family trip to Shillong from Ranchi cost?
Solo: about ₹22,500; Family of 4: about ₹53,500; 4 friends: about ₹58,500.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.