Driving in Meghalaya: Tips for Shillong, Sohra and Dawki

By the ZG Ridezz team in Guwahati. About 1 min read.

Quick answer

Roads from Guwahati to Shillong are wide and good. Beyond Shillong, roads to Sohra, Dawki and the root bridges are narrower, steeper and often foggy. Drive in daylight, fuel up in Shillong, and expect slow traffic on weekends.

Before you go

  • Fill up in Shillong; fuel stations are fewer towards Sohra and Dawki.
  • Download offline maps, as networks drop in valleys.
  • Ask us about current rules for outside-registered vehicles in Meghalaya.

On the road

  • Use low gears on long descents instead of riding the brakes.
  • Fog is common in Sohra; switch on fog lamps and slow down.
  • Honk on blind curves and give way to uphill traffic.
  • Park only at marked spots near falls and viewpoints.

Monsoon (June to September)

Landslides and road work can close stretches for hours. Start early, keep buffer time, and avoid driving after dark.