6 Days

Nature & Culture (6 Days)

Six days of Meghalaya at its fullest — Guwahati temples, Shillong's highlands, Sohra waterfalls, a living root bridge trek, and a turquoise swimming pool in the Jaintia Hills.

Places: Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Nongriat Trek, Jowai, Krang Shuri Falls

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Your Itinerary

Day 1Guwahati Arrival

Morning 🚗 Arrive Guwahati Airport/Railway Station

Mid-Morning ⛩️ Kamakhya Temple

one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas, hilltop Tantric shrine

Midday 🍽 Lunch at Paradise Restaurant (authentic Assamese fish curry)

Afternoon 💧 Brahmaputra Riverfront (Fancy Bazaar Ghat)

river views & local life

Late Afternoon 💧 Optional: Brahmaputra sunset river cruise (book via hotel)

🌙Overnight 🏨 Guwahati

Day 2Guwahati → Shillong

Morning 🚗 Depart Guwahati for Shillong (100 km, ~3 hrs via NH-6)

Mid-Morning 💧 Umiam Lake (Barapani)

scenic blue reservoir, boating optional

Mid-Morning 🚗 Arrive Shillong, check in

Midday 🍽 Lunch

Afternoon 🏛️ Don Bosco Museum

7-floor museum of NE India cultures (₹50, closed Mon)

Late Afternoon 🍽 Police Bazaar

evening stroll & street food

🌙Overnight 🏨 Shillong

Day 3Shillong City

Morning 💧 Elephant Falls

3-tier waterfall surrounded by forest

Morning 🏔️ Shillong Peak (1,965m)

panoramic city & valley views (carry photo ID)

Mid-Morning 🏛️ Ward's Lake

paddle boats & manicured garden

Midday 🍽 Lunch at City Hut Dhaba (₹200–350/person)

Afternoon 🏛️ Smit Village

traditional Khasi heritage & Nongkrem festival grounds

Late Afternoon 🍽 Laitumkhrah Market

local cafés & evening shopping

🎯 Optional: Laitlum Canyons

20-min drive for dramatic dusk views over the canyon

🌙Overnight 🏨 Shillong

Day 4Cherrapunji (Sohra) Full Circuit

Early Morning 🚗 Depart for Cherrapunji (54 km, ~1.5 hrs)

Morning 🏔️ Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint

gorge photo stop

Morning 💧 Nohkalikai Falls

India's tallest plunge waterfall (340m)

Mid-Morning 💧 Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang)

7 parallel streams from NH40 viewpoint

Mid-Morning 🪨 Mawsmai Cave

limestone stalactites & stalagmites

Midday 🏔️ Eco Park

viewpoint over Bangladesh plains

Afternoon 🍽 Lunch at Cherrapunji Holiday Resort

Afternoon 🏔️ Thangkharang Park

gorge & Bangladesh plains panorama (closes 16:00 sharp)

🎯 Optional: Wei Sawdong Triple Falls

hidden 3-tier waterfall, 20-min detour from the main road (if time permits)

🌙Overnight 🏨 Cherrapunji/Sohra

Day 5Option A: Nongriat Trek | Option B: Mawlynnong & Dawki

Option A — Nongriat Double Decker Trek (fitness required):

Early Morning 🚗 Depart for Tyrna village (35 km from Cherrapunji, ~1 hr)

Morning 🥾 Begin Nongriat trek

3,000+ steep steps down through dense rainforest

Mid-Morning 📍 Double Decker Living Root Bridge

two-tiered living bridge, ~200 years old

Mid-Morning 💧 Natural pool swim below the bridge

Midday 🍽 Light packed lunch, begin climb back up

Afternoon 🚗 Return to Tyrna; drive to Shillong (~2 hrs)

🌙Overnight 🏨 Shillong

Option B — Mawlynnong & Dawki (easier alternative):

Early Morning 🚗 Depart for Mawlynnong (80 km from Cherrapunji, ~2.5 hrs)

Morning 🏡 Mawlynnong

Asia's Cleanest Village (₹20 entry)

Mid-Morning 🥾 Single Living Root Bridge

20-min forest walk to rubber tree bridge

Mid-Morning 🥾 Bamboo Skywalk

treetop viewpoint over Bangladesh border

Midday 🚗 Drive to Dawki (22 km, 45 min)

Midday 🍽 Lunch at Dawki riverside dhaba

Afternoon 💧 Umngot River boat ride

crystal-clear emerald water

Afternoon 🚗 Return to Shillong (~2.5 hrs)

🌙Overnight 🏨 Shillong:

Day 6Jowai, Krang Shuri & Guwahati

Early Morning 🚗 Depart Shillong for Jowai (64 km east, ~2 hrs)

Morning 💧 Krang Shuri Falls

turquoise pool & waterfall; best swimming 11:00–14:00; bring change of clothes (₹50 entry)

Mid-Morning ⛩️ Thadlaskein Lake

sacred Jaintia lake with hilltop panorama

Midday 🍽 Lunch at Jowai market

Afternoon 🚗 Depart for Guwahati via Jorabat (175 km, ~4 hrs)

Evening 🚗 Arrive Guwahati Airport/Railway Station

Departure

For Better Planning

What You Should Know Before You Go

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

What's Included in Your Booking

Choose your tier when booking — each adds more to your experience

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Essential

Base price · Semi-AC

✓Driver + fuel for the full trip

✓Semi-AC cab

✓Pickup & drop as per itinerary

✓Curated route plan

✓Pre-trip WhatsApp planning kit

✓Free reschedule (24h notice)

✓Local driver insider tips

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Premium

+₹700/day · Full AC

Everything in Essential, plus:

✓Full AC guaranteed

✓Tolls & parking included

✓1 water bottle per person per day

✓Tissue box in car

✓Mawkdok Maggi stop (on us)

✓First aid kit (ORS, paracetamol)

✓Phone charger in car

✓Priority WhatsApp — 15 min reply

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Luxury

+₹1,200/day · All-inclusive

Everything in Premium, plus:

✓Unlimited water bottles

✓Wet wipes in car

✓Local guide at key attractions

✓Hotel booking assistance

✓Welcome snack box (local Meghalaya)

✓Travel neck pillow per seat

✓Power bank provided

✓Printed itinerary card

✓Personalised dashboard nameplate

✗ Budget separately — not in any tier

✗Toll & parking — ~₹200–500/trip (waived in Premium & Luxury)

✗Attraction entry tickets — Caves, parks, museums

✗Boat rides — Dawki, Umiam Lake, etc.

✗Meals & personal expenses

✗Local guide fees — Included in Luxury tier

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