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Laitlum Canyons Sunrise or Sunset Trip

Laitlum, about 25 km from Shillong, Meghalaya

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The deep green gorges of Laitlum Canyons, Meghalaya
A wide panorama of Laitlum Canyon's cliffs and gorges
Clouds over the green valleys below Laitlum, near Shillong
The grassy ridge at Laitlum Canyon above the gorges
Terraced farms seen from above near Laitlum
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₹2,499/ car (up to 4)
Car and driver from Shillong, with waiting time, included

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Up to 4 per car

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Sunrise over the gorges

Often above a sea of cloud in winter.

The end of the hills

The plateau drops away into deep green canyons.

Car waits for you

Take your time on the ridge; no taxi to find.

One price for the car

Up to 4 people from your Shillong hotel.

About this experience

Laitlum means “the end of the hills”: a grassy ridge where the Khasi plateau falls away into gorges hundreds of metres deep. It is under an hour from Shillong, and at sunrise or sunset, with cloud filling the valleys, it is one of the most beautiful places in Meghalaya.

We pick you up from your Shillong hotel in time for first light (or for the late-afternoon sun), wait while you walk the ridge, and drive you back. For the full experience, stay the night at our Laitlum clifftop camp.

Sunrise pickup

About 4:30 am

Sunset pickup

About 2:30 pm

Duration

About 3–4 hours

Car

Up to 4 people

What’s included

  • A car and driver from your Shillong hotel and back
  • Waiting time at Laitlum
  • Village entry or parking fee at Laitlum, if collected
  • Tea and snacks
  • The walk down to Rasong village

How to get there

From Shillong

About 25 km via Smit, 45 minutes to an hour

Best time to go

Oct – Feb Best

Clear mornings and cloud in the valleys.

Mar – May Good

Hazier views.

Jun – Sep Good

Dramatic cloud, but often fogged in.

Laitlum Canyons trip price

₹2,499 per car for up to 4 people. Car and driver from Shillong, with waiting time, included. No booking fee.

GroupPrice
1–4 people1 car₹2,499
5–8 people2 cars₹4,998
9–12 people3 cars₹7,497

Cancellation and good to know

Full refund 7+ days before

50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.

Full refund if it can’t run

Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.

Bring a warm layer

The ridge is windy and cold before dawn.

Stay back from the edge

There are no railings, and the grass is slippery when wet.

Fog happens

In the rains the canyon can be hidden in cloud. We can move your day if the forecast is bad.

Full booking terms

Laitlum Canyons trip FAQs

₹2,499 per car for up to 4 people with Breeziah, including the car, driver and waiting time.

About 25 km, 45 minutes to an hour.

Sunrise is the classic, with cloud in the valleys from October to February. Sunset is easier and still beautiful.

Yes. Our Laitlum camping includes a tent, dinner and breakfast on the ridge, October to April.

Read before you go

Laitlum Canyons guideLaitlum clifftop campingDay trips from Shillong

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