Itineraries for Meghalaya Meghalaya

Essential Meghalaya Highlights

4 Days, 3 Nights
1

Guwahati to Shillong via Umiam Lake

Pick up at GAU Airport / GHY Railway Station. Drive along 4-lane NH6 with a scenic stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani). Afternoon walk around Ward's Lake and Don Bosco Museum. Evening cafe culture in Laitumkhrah.

2

Laitlum Canyons & Cherrapunji Waterfalls

Morning drive to the edge of Laitlum Canyons for 360-degree gorge views. Proceed to Cherrapunji (Sohra) via Mawkdok Dympep Valley zipline. Visit roaring Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, and Seven Sisters viewpoint.

3

Dawki Umngot River & Mawlynnong Clean Village

Early morning drive to Dawki for crystal-clear boat ride on the Umngot River. Explore Shnongpdeng riverside. Visit Mawlynnong (Asia's Cleanest Village) and walk across the Riwai Single Living Root Bridge.

4

Cherrapunji to Guwahati Departure

Morning visit to Arwah Cave fossils. Drive back to Guwahati along NH6 with lunch and pineapple halt at Nongpoh. Drop at Guwahati Airport / Station.

The Classic Meghalaya Expedition

5 Days, 4 Nights
1

Arrival & Pine City Exploration

Arrive at Guwahati Airport. Scenic 3-hour private SUV transfer to Shillong. Check in to hotel. Evening walk through Police Bazar and dinner at Cafe Shillong.

2

Mawphlang Sacred Forest & Sohra Waterfalls

Guided walking tour through the ancient Mawphlang Sacred Forest (Law Kyntang). Scenic mountain drive to Cherrapunji. Visit Nohkalikai Falls, Wei Sawdong 3-tier falls, and Arwah Cave.

3

Nongriat Double Decker Root Bridge Trek

Drive to Tyrna village. Descend 3,540 steps to the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat. Continue trek to Rainbow Falls and swim in natural turquoise river lagoons. Overnight in a peaceful Nongriat village homestay.

4

Ascent & Crystal Waters of Shnongpdeng

Early morning ascent from Nongriat back to Tyrna. Drive to Dawki and Shnongpdeng. Enjoy crystal-clear glass-boat safaris, kayaking, and cliff jumping on the Umngot River. Campfire and riverside glamping.

5

Krang Shuri Falls & Guwahati Departure

Morning drive to West Jaintia Hills to swim in the turquoise pools of Krang Shuri Falls. Take the Shillong Bypass to Guwahati Airport for evening departure.

Complete Khasi & Jaintia Grand Explorer

7 Days, 6 Nights
1

Guwahati to Umiam Lake & Shillong

Airport pickup, water sports at Umiam Lake, check in to lakeside luxury resort or heritage Shillong hotel. Evening walk around Ward's Lake.

2

The Historic David Scott Trail

Full-day 16 km guided trek along the historical British horse trail from Mawphlang Sacred Grove to Lad Mawphlang. Private SUV transfer to Cherrapunji.

3

Deep Nongriat & Rainbow Falls Expedition

Descend 3,540 steps to Nongriat. Full day exploring Double Decker root bridges, natural fish spas, and Rainbow Falls gorge. Overnight in Nongriat homestay.

4

Ascent, Caves & Sohra Canyon Viewpoints

Climb up to Tyrna. Afternoon exploration of Arwah Cave limestone fossils, Mawsmai Cave, Kynrem Falls, and sunset over the Bangladesh plains at Eco Park.

5

Wahkhen Bamboo Trek & Shnongpdeng

Morning drive to Wahkhen village for the thrilling Mawryngkhang Bamboo Skywalk to the King of Stones. Afternoon transfer to Shnongpdeng for riverside glamping and stargazing.

6

Jaintia Hills: Phe Phe & Krang Shuri Cascades

Dawki glass-boat safari. Drive to Jaintia Hills to explore the two-tiered Phe Phe Falls and turquoise lagoons of Krang Shuri. Overnight in Jowai or Shillong.

7

Traditional Market Walk & Departure

Morning walk through Iewduh (Bara Bazaar) to purchase Lakadong turmeric and wild forest honey. Highway transfer along NH6 to Guwahati Airport.

Offbeat Wilderness & Garo Hills Circuit

9 Days, 8 Nights
1

Guwahati to Shillong

Arrival and scenic transfer via Umiam Lake.

2

Shillong to Kongthong Whistling Village

Visit the unique whistling village of Kongthong where every resident is given a melodic tune (Jingrwai Iawbei) at birth.

3

Cherrapunji Waterfalls & Caving

Explore Nohkalikai, Wei Sawdong, and Krem Mawmluh subterranean passages.

4

Nongriat Living Root Bridges

Full day deep canyon trek to Double Decker and Rainbow Falls.

5

Dawki, Shnongpdeng & Mawlynnong

Glass-like river boating, cliff jumping, and clean village walk.

6

Jaintia Hills: Krang Shuri & Nartiang Monoliths

Visit the largest collection of ancient Khasi monoliths in Nartiang and the sacred Durga Temple.

7

Transfer to West Garo Hills (Tura)

Scenic drive to Tura in the Garo Hills via Goalpara highway corridor.

8

Nokrek Biosphere & Siju River Caves

Explore Nokrek National Park (home of the mother citrus gene pool) and spelunk through the massive bat caverns of Siju Cave.

9

Tura to Guwahati Airport Departure

Drive back to Guwahati Airport along NH217 for homeward flight.

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