Guwahati to Shillong Road Trip: Best Stops Along NH6
By the 7 Sister Ridezz team in Guwahati. Published 19 Oct 2026. About 1 min read.
Quick answer
The 100 km drive from Guwahati to Shillong takes about 3 hours on NH6. The best stops are the roadside fruit stalls near Nongpoh, the Umiam Lake viewpoints near Barapani, and tea breaks at the dhabas along the climb.
Before you leave
- Leave Guwahati by 7 AM. Traffic at Jorabat, where the highway splits towards Meghalaya, builds up through the morning.
- Fill up in Guwahati or at Jorabat.
Stops worth making
- Nongpoh: roadside stalls with pineapples, oranges and other local fruit in season.
- Umiam Lake (Barapani): the large reservoir just before Shillong, with several viewpoints along the highway.
- Dhabas on the climb: tea and snacks with valley views.
Driving tips
- The road is a wide four-lane highway most of the way.
- Fog is common in the early morning and in the monsoon. Drive with low beams and keep your distance.
- Weekend evenings back to Guwahati can be slow; plan to return before dark.
Make it a 3-day trip
Add a day for Sohra (Cherrapunji) and one for Dawki or Laitlum. See the full Guwahati to Shillong itinerary.
