4 Days

Long Weekend Refreshment — Krang Suri · Dawki · Cherrapunji (4 Days)

Built for the long weekend that deserves more than the usual tourist circuit. Start from Shillong with the electric-turquoise pools of Krang Suri in the Jaintia Hills, float over the crystal-clear Umngot at Dawki, stand beneath India's tallest waterfall at Cherrapunji, and wrap up with the best of Shillong — four days that cover all of Meghalaya's greatest hits with zero backtracking.

Places: Shillong, Krang Suri Falls, Nartiang Megaliths, Umngot River Dawki, Shnongpdeng, Mawlynnong, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake

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Places we cover on this trip · Full day-by-day plan below.

📍Shillong

📍Krang Suri Falls

📍Nartiang Megaliths

📍Umngot River Dawki

📍Shnongpdeng

📍Mawlynnong

📍Nohkalikai Falls

📍Mawsmai Cave

📍Thangkharang

📍Shillong Peak

📍Ward's Lake

All-Inclusive Travel

Choose Your Vehicle

Everything included — immaculate cabs, courteous local drivers, and zero surprises on the bill. Pick your cab and get your exact quote on WhatsApp.

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Sedan

Up to 4 guests

Smooth & comfortable — perfect for couples

4 days · all-inclusive

Book Sedan

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Ertiga

Up to 6 guests

The family favourite

4 days · all-inclusive

Book Ertiga

PREMIUM PICK

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Innova

Up to 7 guests

Captain-seat comfort for long hauls

4 days · all-inclusive

Book Innova

🏷️ Seasonal discounts available — share your dates on WhatsApp for your final quote.

Every booking includes

✓Fuel & driver allowance

✓All parking charges

✓All toll charges

✓AC vehicle*

✓No hidden charges — the price you see is the price you pay

🧲Complimentary keepsake: 1–2 handcrafted Meghalaya fridge magnets with your trip*

Good to know

•*AC vehicle included. If you need full AC running throughout the trip (hill climbs and halts included), ask us for the full-AC price.

•Offbeat routes (remote valleys, canyons & cave trails) — charges extra.

•Per-day run is limited to 120–150 km or that day's itinerary. Any additional run attracts additional charges.

•Direct same-day drop to Guwahati from Cherrapunji: Sedan +₹1,500 · Ertiga +₹2,500 · Innova +₹3,500 (already included in our Express packages).

•Payment: 10% to confirm your booking (non-refundable) · 50% on Day 1 · balance on the second-last day.

•Cancellation: the booking amount is non-refundable. Any other amount paid — 24+ hours before pickup: full refund · 1–24 hours: 50% · under 1 hour: no refund.

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Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp for your dates, vehicle and group size — one price for the whole cab, not per person. · *On trips longer than 3 days.

Your Itinerary

Day 1Shillong → Krang Suri Falls, Jaintia Hills (Overnight Jowai)

Early Morning 🚗 Pickup from Shillong hotel or central point

Early Morning 🛣️ Drive to Krang Suri

95 km via NH6 toward Jowai, ~2.5 hrs through the Jaintia Hills

Morning 🚶 20-min forest walk from parking to the falls

Morning 🏊 Krang Suri Falls

swim in the electric-turquoise pool; explore the viewpoints; the most dramatic waterfall colour in all of Meghalaya

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

riverside restaurant near Amlarem

Afternoon 🏛️ Nartiang Megaliths

25+ ancient monoliths of the Jaintia kings; tallest menhir in Meghalaya; on the return route

Late Afternoon 🏨 Check in

Jowai guesthouse or Amlarem homestay

Evening: explore Jowai town

a quieter, more local side of Meghalaya rarely seen by tourists

🌙Overnight Jowai / Amlarem

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SUV strongly recommended for the final approach to Krang Suri. Bring a change of clothes for swimming. Entry ₹50 — carry cash.

Day 2Jowai → Dawki (Glass River + Shnongpdeng, Overnight)

Early Morning 🚗 Depart Jowai for Dawki

100 km, ~2.5 hrs via Pynursla

Morning 🚣 Umngot River Boat Ride, Dawki

crystal-clear water with the riverbed visible below; the most photographed river in India

Mid-Morning 📸 Dawki Suspension Bridge + Bangladesh border viewpoint

Mid-Morning 🛣️ Drive to Shnongpdeng

8 km, 15 min

Mid-Morning 🏖️ Shnongpdeng

Dawki's quieter twin; turquoise water, white pebble banks; cliff jumping, kayaking, bamboo rafting available (paid)

Afternoon 🍽️ Lunch at riverside camp

Afternoon 🛣️ Drive to Mawlynnong

27 km, ~45 min

Late Afternoon 🌺 Mawlynnong Village

Asia's Cleanest Village; afternoon light on flower-lined lanes

Late Afternoon 🌿 Riwai Living Root Bridge

short forest walk to a peaceful root bridge

Evening 🏨 Check in

Shillong hotel (80 km from Mawlynnong, ~2 hrs)

🌙Overnight Shillong

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Dawki is clearest Oct–Apr. Arrive before 10 AM for the best glass-water experience.

Day 3Shillong → Cherrapunji Full Waterfall Circuit (Overnight Shillong)

Early Morning 🚗 Depart Shillong for Cherrapunji

Early Morning 🛣️ Drive

54 km via NH206, ~2 hrs on scenic hill road

Morning 🏔️ Mawkdok Dympep Valley

dramatic gorge viewpoint; zipline available ₹500–800

Morning 🌊 Seven Sisters Falls

7 parallel streams from the plateau edge

Morning 💧 Nohkalikai Falls

India's highest plunge waterfall at 335 m; mist rising year-round

Mid-Morning 🪨 Mawsmai Cave

150 m lit limestone cave; grip shoes essential

Mid-Morning 💧 Wei Sawdong Falls

hidden three-tier cascade, fewer tourists

Midday 🍽️ Lunch

Cherrapunji Holiday Resort or Coniferous Resort

Midday 🌄 Thangkharang Park

panoramic view over the Bangladesh plains; Kynrem Falls below

Afternoon 🌊 Dainthlen Falls

dramatic roadside waterfall

Afternoon 🛣️ Return to Shillong

54 km, ~2 hrs

🌙Overnight Shillong

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Mawsmai Cave closed Sundays. Must enter Thangkharang by 15:30. This is the fullest day — 07:00 start is non-negotiable.

Day 4Shillong Highlights (Drop Shillong)

Early Morning 🏔️ Shillong Peak

panoramic sunrise views over the city

Morning 💧 Elephant Falls

quick visit on the way down

Morning 🍽️ Breakfast at Café Shillong or Police Bazaar

Mid-Morning 🌿 Ward's Lake

paddleboating, garden stroll

Mid-Morning 🛍️ Police Bazaar

Khasi handicrafts, local honey, bamboo products, dried Lakadong turmeric

Afternoon 🏁 Drop at Shillong hotel or any central point

🎯 Optional: Skip Shillong Peak and extend Ward's Lake + Police Bazaar time for a relaxed last morning.

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Shillong Peak closed Wednesdays. Ward's Lake closed Tuesdays.

For Better Planning

What You Should Know Before You Go

Closures, best seasons, journey times and what to expect on the road.

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