How to Reach Mechuka from Guwahati?
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Mechuka, nestled in the remote Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, is a hidden gem, but getting there from Guwahati is quite an adventure.
By air and road
The fastest way is to fly and then drive:
Flight from Guwahati to Dibrugarh Airport (approx. 1 hour)
Taxi from Dibrugarh to Mechuka (approx. 7 hours)
Total travel time: ~8 hours
Estimated cost: ₹8,000–₹17,000
Alternatively:
Fly to Tezu Airport and then taxi to Mechuka
Travel time: ~8 hours
Cost: ₹11,000–₹21,000
By road
If you fancy a long trip:
Direct drive from Guwahati to Mechuka: ~737 km
Travel time: ~11 hours and 15 minutes
Cost: ₹7,500–₹11,000
By train and Highway
Guwahati Train to Murkongselek Railway Station
Drive or take a Sumo shared taxi to Pasighat, then to Aalo (Along), and finally to Mechuka.
This route is scenic, but requires time and several transfers.
Local Transportation Tips
From Aalo, Sumo shared taxis leave for Mechuka early in the morning (around 5:30 AM).
Cost: ₹500–₹700 per person.
The nearest airport to Mechuka is in Lilabari or Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) in Assam, and Guwahati International Airport. There is also a UDAAN helicopter service twice a week to Mechuka (Saturday and Monday).
One of the fastest and best ways to reach Mechuka is to fly and then continue the journey by road, which takes approximately 13 hours if traveling from New Delhi.
There is a flight from New Delhi to Dibrugarh that takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs approximately INR 4,500–8,500. Upon arrival in Dibrugarh, you can travel by car to Mechuka, which involves another 9 hours of travel and costs approximately INR 6,500 for a rental car.