The classic route, via Smit.
Drive via Smit to reach the canyon. Allow 1-1.5 hours each way as a planning buffer, not a live ETA; your pickup point, traffic, rain and fog can make the journey longer.
Taxi & connections
Taxis or day tours can be arranged from Shillong. A private return taxi is the simplest option. We recommend confirming it before departure through your accommodation or a local operator; advance booking is advice, not an entry requirement. Do not rely on finding a taxi or app cab at the viewpoint for your return.
Before paying, agree the full return fare, included waiting time, extra waiting charges, parking and pickup time. Keep the driver's number. No fixed taxi tariff is verified here.
Open driving directions- 1ShillongAbout 25 km to Laitlum overall, via Smit. Arrange your return taxi here.
- 2SmitAbout 5 km remaining; roughly 15 minutes by car to the canyon.
- 3LaitlumKeep your driver waiting by agreement, or confirm a return pickup before exploring.
Distances and driving times are approximate. Check your exact pickup point and current road conditions before leaving.