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Kamakhya Shakti Peeth & Shillong · Maa Kamakhya's Blessings and the Abode of Clouds

Kamakhya darshan on Nilachal hill, Umananda on the Brahmaputra and two days in Meghalaya

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4 Nights / 5 Days(4N/5D)
India, Assam & Meghalaya
easy pace
Great for family, couples, senior

Destinations: Guwahati → Kamakhya → Umananda → Shillong → Cherrapunji

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Overview

About this Kamakhya Shakti Peeth & Shillong trip

Kamakhya, on Nilachal hill above Guwahati, is one of the most revered of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the centre of Tantric worship in India. This five-day trip combines it with the hills of Meghalaya. In Guwahati you have darshan at Kamakhya (with a paid special-entry ticket to cut the queue), visit Bhuvaneshwari temple higher up the hill, take a ferry to Umananda, the Shiva temple on a river island in the Brahmaputra, and go on a sunset cruise. You then drive up to Shillong past Umiam Lake for Ward's Lake, Shillong Peak and Police Bazaar, and spend a day in Cherrapunji among the Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls and the Mawsmai caves. The trip ends with the drive back to Guwahati airport.

Kamakhya darshan, Umananda island temple, a Brahmaputra sunset cruise, then Shillong and Cherrapunji.

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Stay: 3-star hotel
Transport: Private AC car from Guwahati and back
Best time: October to April. The temple stays closed for about three days during the Ambubachi Mela in June; the monsoon (June–September) makes Meghalaya beautiful but wet.
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why book with us

Early-morning Kamakhya darshan with a paid special-entry ticket arranged
Umananda island temple and a Brahmaputra cruise included
Shillong and Cherrapunji add-on for a full North-East experience
Hotels in central Guwahati and Shillong
Local Assamese driver who knows the Nilachal hill traffic routine
Vegetarian meals available throughout

Trip highlights

Kamakhya Shakti Peeth darshan
Bhuvaneshwari temple and the Nilachal viewpoint
Umananda temple on Peacock Island
Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Umiam Lake and Shillong Peak
Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls, Cherrapunji

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Kamakhya Shakti Peeth & Shillong

5 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Guwahati airport or station; hotel check-in
- Navagraha temple and Basistha Ashram (time permitting)
- Sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra
- Assamese thali dinner
D2
- Early drive up Nilachal hill for Kamakhya darshan
- Bhuvaneshwari temple and the city viewpoint
- Ferry from Uzan Bazar ghat to Umananda island temple
- Evening at leisure — Fancy Bazaar shopping for muga silk
D3
- Drive to Shillong (approx. 3 hrs)
- Stop at Umiam Lake
- Ward's Lake, Don Bosco museum and Shillong Peak (subject to access)
- Evening at Police Bazaar
D4
- Drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra), approx. 1.5 hrs
- Nohkalikai falls and Seven Sisters falls viewpoints
- Mawsmai cave and Eco Park
- Return to Shillong for the night
D5
- Breakfast and checkout
- Optional stop at Elephant Falls
- Drive to Guwahati (approx. 3 hrs; allow extra time for traffic)
- Drop at Guwahati airport or station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Guwahati and 2 nights in Shillong
Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian on request)
Private AC car for all transfers and sightseeing
Kamakhya paid special-entry darshan ticket (one per person)
Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Umananda ferry tickets

Not included

Flights or trains to Guwahati
Puja, bali and donation charges at Kamakhya
Entry fees in Meghalaya (caves, parks, viewpoints)
Lunches
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotel

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC car from Guwahati and back

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Guwahati · Kamakhya & Umananda · Guwahati → Shillong · Cherrapunji day trip · Shillong → Guwahati

Route

Route map

9 stops from start to finish

GuwahatiStart
2KamakhyaStop 2
3UmanandaStop 3
4GuwahatiStop 4
5UmiamStop 5
6ShillongStop 6
7CherrapunjiStop 7
8ShillongStop 8
GuwahatiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to April. The temple stays closed for about three days during the Ambubachi Mela in June; the monsoon (June–September) makes Meghalaya beautiful but wet.

Things to carry

Modest clothing for the temple
Original photo ID
Umbrella or rain jacket — Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places on Earth
Light woollens for Shillong evenings
Slip-on footwear and socks
Small bag — phones and leather items must be deposited before darshan

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Kamakhya queue take?

General darshan can take 3–6 hours, and much longer on Tuesdays, Saturdays and during Navratri. The paid special-entry ticket from the temple trust usually cuts that to 1–2 hours.

When is the temple closed?

The temple closes for about three days during the Ambubachi Mela (usually around 22–26 June), when the goddess is believed to menstruate. It reopens to huge crowds. It also closes for a short period each afternoon.

What does the Kamakhya garbhagriha look like?

There's no idol. The goddess is worshipped as a yoni-shaped stone in a natural spring in an underground chamber. The steps down are narrow and slippery, so take care.

Does the Umananda ferry always run?

Ferries run during daylight hours but may be suspended in high water during the monsoon or in bad weather.

Can we do only Guwahati without Shillong?

Yes. A 2-night Guwahati-only package is available, or we can swap Shillong for Kaziranga National Park (open roughly November to April).

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