Self Drive Car Guwahati to Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji (officially Sohra) — one of the wettest places on Earth and home to majestic waterfalls and ancient living root bridges — is a must-visit from Guwahati. Rent a self-drive car from North East Rental and drive there at your own pace.

Route Details

Distance: ~152 km  |  Drive Time: 4–4.5 hours  |  Route: NH6 via Shillong

Top Attractions in Cherrapunji

• Nohkalikai Falls: India’s tallest plunge waterfall (340 m). Best viewed post-monsoon.
• Seven Sisters Falls: Seven parallel streams cascading down the cliff.
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge: A 3-km trek through dense jungle — the only double-decker root bridge in the world.
• Mawsmai Cave: Well-lit limestone cave — great for families.
• Eco Park: Stunning viewpoints over the Bangladesh plains on clear days.

Best Car for This Route

The Hyundai Creta is our most recommended vehicle for the Guwahati–Shillong–Cherrapunji circuit. It handles the steep switchbacks with confidence while keeping the family comfortable.

Pricing

Vehicle	Daily Rate	Best For
Maruti Swift / Alto K10	₹899/day	Budget & city
Hyundai Creta / Tata Nexon	₹1,499/day	Comfort & highways
Mahindra Thar 4×4	₹2,499/day	Adventure & mountains
Toyota Innova Crysta	₹2,999/day	Groups & families

✔ No security deposit  ✔ Zero hidden fees  ✔ Full tank at pickup  ✔ Weekly discounts available