Package Code: TZ06002
Tour Package
Long Tour
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Meghalaya Hills & Hidden Wonders
With 3 Nights at Shillong , 2 Nights at Cherrapunjee & 1 Night at Guwahati
6 Nights / 7 Days
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Tour Route & Island Stay Breakdown
Total 6 Nights StayShillong
3 Nights Stay
Cherrapunjee
2 Nights Stay
Guwahati
1 Night Stay
Explore Meghalaya Hills & Hidden Wonders
Discover the scenic beauty, culture and unique natural wonders of Meghalaya on this 7-day private journey covering Shillong, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Cherrapunjee and Guwahati. Experience beautiful hill landscapes, waterfalls, caves, the crystal-clear Umngot River and the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek.
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What's Included
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Breakfast Included
Airport Transfers
Sightseeing Included
Vehicle Included
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Tour Itinerary
Your day-wise Tour Itinerary is as follows :
Day 1
Guwahati to Shillong
Arrive at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station, where you will meet your driver and begin your Meghalaya holiday in a private Non-AC Sedan. Leaving Guwahati behind, the journey gradually moves into the beautiful hill landscapes of Meghalaya, with changing scenery, green surroundings and winding roads setting the tone for the days ahead. En route, stop at Umiam Lake / Barapani, one of the scenic highlights on the way to Shillong, before continuing towards the hill capital.
Today's Activity
Scenic Drive from Guwahati to Shillong
Your Meghalaya experience begins with a scenic road journey from Guwahati towards Shillong. The approximately 100-kilometre drive takes around 3 hours under normal conditions, although hill-road travel can take longer depending on traffic, weather and road conditions. As the journey progresses, the landscape gradually changes from the plains around Guwahati to the greener and more elevated surroundings of Meghalaya. This drive is an important part of the experience rather than simply a transfer, offering an introduction to the hills and natural character of the region. On arrival in Shillong, proceed to your selected hotel for check-in and some time to relax after the journey.
Your Meghalaya experience begins with a scenic road journey from Guwahati towards Shillong. The approximately 100-kilometre drive takes around 3 hours under normal conditions, although hill-road travel can take longer depending on traffic, weather and road conditions. As the journey progresses, the landscape gradually changes from the plains around Guwahati to the greener and more elevated surroundings of Meghalaya. This drive is an important part of the experience rather than simply a transfer, offering an introduction to the hills and natural character of the region. On arrival in Shillong, proceed to your selected hotel for check-in and some time to relax after the journey.
Umiam Lake / Barapani
En route to Shillong, visit Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani, a scenic water body surrounded by green hills. The peaceful setting makes it a natural stop during the journey, giving travellers an opportunity to pause, enjoy the surrounding landscape and take photographs. The lake and its surrounding hills provide an early glimpse of the natural beauty that defines Meghalaya.
En route to Shillong, visit Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani, a scenic water body surrounded by green hills. The peaceful setting makes it a natural stop during the journey, giving travellers an opportunity to pause, enjoy the surrounding landscape and take photographs. The lake and its surrounding hills provide an early glimpse of the natural beauty that defines Meghalaya.
Shillong Arrival & Hotel Check-in
Continue your journey to Shillong and arrive at your selected hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. You may simply relax at the hotel after the road journey or explore the immediate surroundings at your own pace, depending on time and energy.
Continue your journey to Shillong and arrive at your selected hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. You may simply relax at the hotel after the road journey or explore the immediate surroundings at your own pace, depending on time and energy.
Today marks the beginning of your Meghalaya adventure, taking you from the plains of Guwahati into the green hill country of Shillong. With the scenic Umiam Lake providing the first natural highlight, the journey sets the mood for the waterfalls, caves, valleys and cultural experiences that await over the coming days. After checking in and settling into Shillong, enjoy a relaxed evening
Car
Dinner
Airport Pickup
Day 2
Shillong Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing in Shillong. Today's journey combines panoramic landscapes, cultural heritage and some of the city's well-known attractions, allowing you to experience both the natural and cultural sides of Meghalaya's hill capital.
Today's Activity
Laitlum Canyons
Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Laitlum Canyons, known for its spectacular valley and mountain views. The expansive landscape provides a striking contrast to the urban surroundings of Shillong, with deep valleys and green hills creating a memorable panoramic setting. Spend some time taking in the scenery and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this natural viewpoint. The open landscape makes Laitlum particularly suited to travellers looking for scenic views and photographs.
Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Laitlum Canyons, known for its spectacular valley and mountain views. The expansive landscape provides a striking contrast to the urban surroundings of Shillong, with deep valleys and green hills creating a memorable panoramic setting. Spend some time taking in the scenery and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this natural viewpoint. The open landscape makes Laitlum particularly suited to travellers looking for scenic views and photographs.
Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
Continue to the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, where you can explore the rich heritage and traditions of Northeast India. The centre provides an opportunity to understand the diverse indigenous cultures of the region and adds an important cultural dimension to your Meghalaya journey.
Continue to the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, where you can explore the rich heritage and traditions of Northeast India. The centre provides an opportunity to understand the diverse indigenous cultures of the region and adds an important cultural dimension to your Meghalaya journey.
Ward's Lake
Visit Ward's Lake, a popular attraction in Shillong offering a pleasant green setting within the city. The lake provides a relaxing break during the sightseeing schedule and gives travellers an opportunity to enjoy a quieter environment surrounded by landscaped greenery.
Visit Ward's Lake, a popular attraction in Shillong offering a pleasant green setting within the city. The lake provides a relaxing break during the sightseeing schedule and gives travellers an opportunity to enjoy a quieter environment surrounded by landscaped greenery.
Cathedral Catholic Church
Continue to the Cathedral Catholic Church, another notable Shillong attraction. The visit adds to the cultural and architectural character of the day's sightseeing and provides a different perspective on the city beyond its natural landscapes.
Continue to the Cathedral Catholic Church, another notable Shillong attraction. The visit adds to the cultural and architectural character of the day's sightseeing and provides a different perspective on the city beyond its natural landscapes.
Lady Hydari Park
Proceed to Lady Hydari Park, a landscaped green space in Shillong. Depending on the day's schedule and operating conditions, enjoy some time walking around the park and appreciating its peaceful surroundings.
Proceed to Lady Hydari Park, a landscaped green space in Shillong. Depending on the day's schedule and operating conditions, enjoy some time walking around the park and appreciating its peaceful surroundings.
Shillong Golf Course
The sightseeing continues towards Shillong Golf Course, adding another scenic location to the day's exploration. Access may be restricted depending on the day and local operating conditions.
The sightseeing continues towards Shillong Golf Course, adding another scenic location to the day's exploration. Access may be restricted depending on the day and local operating conditions.
Important Attraction Timings / Closures
Ward's Lake is closed on Tuesdays, Lady Hydari Park is closed on Mondays, and access to the Golf Course may be restricted on Sundays. The sightseeing sequence may therefore be adjusted according to operating schedules.
Ward's Lake is closed on Tuesdays, Lady Hydari Park is closed on Mondays, and access to the Golf Course may be restricted on Sundays. The sightseeing sequence may therefore be adjusted according to operating schedules.
Today's exploration brings together the broad valley views of Laitlum, the cultural heritage presented at the Don Bosco Centre and Shillong's landscaped and architectural attractions. After a full day of sightseeing, return to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Car
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 3
Mawlynnong & Dawki
After breakfast, begin a full-day excursion from Shillong towards Mawlynnong and Dawki. Today's route introduces you to some of Meghalaya's most distinctive landscapes, combining the peaceful surroundings of Mawlynnong with the beautiful natural setting of Dawki and the Umngot River.
Today's Activity
Mawlynnong Village
Begin the day's excursion with a visit to Mawlynnong Village, known for its cleanliness, greenery and peaceful surroundings. The village offers a different experience from the more urban environment of Shillong, allowing travellers to spend time amidst a quieter and greener setting. Explore the surroundings at a relaxed pace and appreciate the village atmosphere.
Begin the day's excursion with a visit to Mawlynnong Village, known for its cleanliness, greenery and peaceful surroundings. The village offers a different experience from the more urban environment of Shillong, allowing travellers to spend time amidst a quieter and greener setting. Explore the surroundings at a relaxed pace and appreciate the village atmosphere.
Journey to Dawki
Continue towards Dawki, located close to the India–Bangladesh border. The journey itself offers changing views of Meghalaya's green landscapes, with the road gradually leading towards one of the region's most recognised natural attractions.
Continue towards Dawki, located close to the India–Bangladesh border. The journey itself offers changing views of Meghalaya's green landscapes, with the road gradually leading towards one of the region's most recognised natural attractions.
Umngot River
Visit the beautiful Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters. The river is one of the visual highlights of the day's journey, with its clear water and surrounding natural setting creating an especially scenic environment. Spend time enjoying the riverside surroundings and taking photograph crystal-clear waters.
Visit the beautiful Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters. The river is one of the visual highlights of the day's journey, with its clear water and surrounding natural setting creating an especially scenic environment. Spend time enjoying the riverside surroundings and taking photograph crystal-clear waters.
Optional Dawki Boating
Travellers who wish to enjoy the river more actively may choose optional boating at Dawki. Boating is at an additional cost and is subject to weather, river conditions, safety requirements and local availability. It is not part of the standard package inclusions.
Travellers who wish to enjoy the river more actively may choose optional boating at Dawki. Boating is at an additional cost and is subject to weather, river conditions, safety requirements and local availability. It is not part of the standard package inclusions.
Today's excursion takes you from Shillong into the peaceful village landscapes of Mawlynnong and onward to Dawki and the beautiful Umngot River. It is a day focused on Meghalaya's greenery, rivers and quieter natural surroundings. After exploring these destinations, return to Shillong and relax at the hotel.
Car
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 4
Shillong to Cherrapunjee
After breakfast, check out from your Shillong hotel and proceed towards Cherrapunjee / Sohra. The route takes you deeper into Meghalaya's scenic landscapes, with opportunities to visit Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls before continuing towards Cherrapunjee. Once in Sohra, explore some of the region's famous waterfalls and caves before checking in to your hotel.
Today's Activity
Shillong Peak
Begin the day's journey with a visit to Shillong Peak, one of the scenic highlights associated with Shillong. The elevated setting provides an opportunity to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape before continuing towards the Cherrapunjee region. Weather and visibility can influence the views, particularly during periods of rain or cloud cover.
Begin the day's journey with a visit to Shillong Peak, one of the scenic highlights associated with Shillong. The elevated setting provides an opportunity to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape before continuing towards the Cherrapunjee region. Weather and visibility can influence the views, particularly during periods of rain or cloud cover.
Elephant Falls
Continue to Elephant Falls, another popular natural attraction on the route. The waterfall setting provides a pleasant stop amidst Meghalaya's greenery, with the surrounding landscape creating a refreshing atmosphere. Spend some time appreciating the falls and natural surroundings before continuing towards Sohra.
Continue to Elephant Falls, another popular natural attraction on the route. The waterfall setting provides a pleasant stop amidst Meghalaya's greenery, with the surrounding landscape creating a refreshing atmosphere. Spend some time appreciating the falls and natural surroundings before continuing towards Sohra.
Mawsmai Cave
Proceed towards Cherrapunjee and explore Mawsmai Cave, a natural attraction known for its cave formations. Walking through the cave provides a different experience from Meghalaya's open valleys and waterfalls, bringing you into a more enclosed natural environment. The visit adds variety to the day's sightseeing and introduces one of the region's better-known cave experiences.
Proceed towards Cherrapunjee and explore Mawsmai Cave, a natural attraction known for its cave formations. Walking through the cave provides a different experience from Meghalaya's open valleys and waterfalls, bringing you into a more enclosed natural environment. The visit adds variety to the day's sightseeing and introduces one of the region's better-known cave experiences.
Nohkalikai Falls
Continue to Nohkalikai Falls, one of the major waterfall attractions around Cherrapunjee. The dramatic setting of the falls reflects the powerful natural character of the Sohra region, where waterfalls and lush green landscapes form an important part of the travel experience.
Continue to Nohkalikai Falls, one of the major waterfall attractions around Cherrapunjee. The dramatic setting of the falls reflects the powerful natural character of the Sohra region, where waterfalls and lush green landscapes form an important part of the travel experience.
Seven Sisters Waterfalls
The day's sightseeing also includes Seven Sisters Waterfalls, another scenic highlight of the Cherrapunjee region. Together with Nohkalikai Falls, the visit offers travellers an opportunity to appreciate the distinctive waterfall landscapes for which Sohra is known.
The day's sightseeing also includes Seven Sisters Waterfalls, another scenic highlight of the Cherrapunjee region. Together with Nohkalikai Falls, the visit offers travellers an opportunity to appreciate the distinctive waterfall landscapes for which Sohra is known.
Cherrapunjee Arrival
After sightseeing, continue to your selected Cherrapunjee hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Spend the evening relaxing
After sightseeing, continue to your selected Cherrapunjee hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Spend the evening relaxing
Today you leave Shillong behind and enter the dramatic landscapes of Cherrapunjee, moving through viewpoints, waterfalls and caves along the way. The combination of Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters makes this one of the most scenic days of the journey. After checking in at Cherrapunjee, enjoy a restful evening.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day 5
Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek
After breakfast, prepare for an active day in the natural surroundings of Meghalaya. Today's highlight is the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, offering a memorable opportunity to experience the region's lush landscapes and its unique living root bridge tradition.
Today's Activity
Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek
Proceed for the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, one of the distinctive experiences of this Meghalaya itinerary. The trek takes you through lush natural surroundings and provides an opportunity to experience the living root bridge, traditionally created by guiding the roots of rubber trees. Unlike a conventional bridge built from manufactured materials, the living root bridge reflects a traditional interaction between local communities and the natural environment. The journey through the green landscape makes the experience as much about the trek itself as the bridge at its destination.
Proceed for the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, one of the distinctive experiences of this Meghalaya itinerary. The trek takes you through lush natural surroundings and provides an opportunity to experience the living root bridge, traditionally created by guiding the roots of rubber trees. Unlike a conventional bridge built from manufactured materials, the living root bridge reflects a traditional interaction between local communities and the natural environment. The journey through the green landscape makes the experience as much about the trek itself as the bridge at its destination.
Scenic Jungle Trek
The trekking experience generally takes around 3–4 hours, depending on fitness level and walking conditions. The route involves walking through natural surroundings and requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. Travellers should be prepared for a more active day than the sightseeing days of the itinerary, with the exact experience influenced by weather and local trail conditions.
The trekking experience generally takes around 3–4 hours, depending on fitness level and walking conditions. The route involves walking through natural surroundings and requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. Travellers should be prepared for a more active day than the sightseeing days of the itinerary, with the exact experience influenced by weather and local trail conditions.
Return & Relaxation
After completing the trek, return to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing. The evening can be used to recover after the walking experience and enjoy a slower pace at the hotel.
After completing the trek, return to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing. The evening can be used to recover after the walking experience and enjoy a slower pace at the hotel.
Today's experience is distinctly different from the sightseeing and road journeys of the previous days. The Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek combines physical activity with Meghalaya's natural landscape and introduces travellers to the region's unique living-root bridge tradition. After completing the trek, return to the hotel for a well-earned rest.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day 6
Cherrapunjee to Guwahati
After breakfast, check out from your Cherrapunjee hotel and begin the journey towards Guwahati. Before leaving the Cherrapunjee region, visit the Garden of Caves, a natural attraction featuring caves, waterfalls, rock formations and greenery. Later, continue towards Guwahati and check in to your hotel. In the evening, you may choose to enjoy an optional Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather and operational availability.
Today's Activity
Garden of Caves
Begin the day with a visit to the Garden of Caves, a distinctive natural attraction around the Cherrapunjee region. The site combines caves, waterfalls, rock formations and greenery, creating a varied natural environment to explore before beginning the longer drive towards Guwahati.
Begin the day with a visit to the Garden of Caves, a distinctive natural attraction around the Cherrapunjee region. The site combines caves, waterfalls, rock formations and greenery, creating a varied natural environment to explore before beginning the longer drive towards Guwahati.
Scenic Journey to Guwahati
After sightseeing, continue towards Guwahati, covering approximately 150 kilometres in around 5 hours under normal conditions. Road travel through the region can be affected by weather, traffic and road conditions, so actual journey time may vary. As the journey progresses, the landscape gradually transitions from the hill country around Cherrapunjee towards Guwahati.
After sightseeing, continue towards Guwahati, covering approximately 150 kilometres in around 5 hours under normal conditions. Road travel through the region can be affected by weather, traffic and road conditions, so actual journey time may vary. As the journey progresses, the landscape gradually transitions from the hill country around Cherrapunjee towards Guwahati.
Guwahati Arrival & Leisure
On arrival in Guwahati, check in to your selected hotel and take some time to relax after the road journey. Depending on arrival time and operational schedules, you may choose to spend the evening at leisure or proceed for the optional Brahmaputra River Cruise.
On arrival in Guwahati, check in to your selected hotel and take some time to relax after the road journey. Depending on arrival time and operational schedules, you may choose to spend the evening at leisure or proceed for the optional Brahmaputra River Cruise.
Brahmaputra River Cruise – Optional
In the evening, enjoy an optional Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather, river conditions and operational availability. Cruise charges are additional.
In the evening, enjoy an optional Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather, river conditions and operational availability. Cruise charges are additional.
Car
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 7
Kamakhya Temple & Guwahati Departure
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. If your departure schedule permits, visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple before proceeding to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.
Today's Activity
Kamakhya Temple – Subject to Time Availability
If time permits before departure, visit Kamakhya Temple, an important pilgrimage destination in Guwahati. The visit can provide a spiritual conclusion to the journey before your transfer to the airport or railway station. As this is the departure day, the visit depends entirely on your flight/train timing, traffic conditions and temple operating schedule.
If time permits before departure, visit Kamakhya Temple, an important pilgrimage destination in Guwahati. The visit can provide a spiritual conclusion to the journey before your transfer to the airport or railway station. As this is the departure day, the visit depends entirely on your flight/train timing, traffic conditions and temple operating schedule.
Departure Transfer
After the optional temple visit, proceed to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. The private vehicle transfer marks the end of your Meghalaya and Assam experience.
After the optional temple visit, proceed to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. The private vehicle transfer marks the end of your Meghalaya and Assam experience.
Your 6-night journey through Meghalaya and Guwahati comes to an end today. From Shillong's scenic hills and cultural attractions to the peaceful landscapes of Mawlynnong, the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki, the waterfalls and caves of Cherrapunjee and the remarkable Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, the journey brings together a diverse collection of natural and cultural experiences.
Car
Breakfast
Airport Drop
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Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy
This is a private tour operated as per the confirmed vehicle and itinerary plan.
Sightseeing order may change depending on weather, traffic, road conditions and local sightseeing timings.
Hill-road travel times are approximate and may increase during peak season, heavy rainfall or traffic congestion.
Umiam Lake water sports and Dawki boating are optional and subject to weather, safety conditions and availability.
The Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek requires good physical fitness and is subject to weather and local conditions.
During monsoon, heavy rainfall may affect sightseeing, trekking, road conditions and accessibility to certain attractions.
Brahmaputra River Cruise is subject to weather conditions, river conditions and operational availability.
Any sightseeing or activity missed due to weather, traffic, road closure, government restrictions or other operational circumstances will not automatically qualify for a refund.
Hotel check-in/check-out, early check-in and late check-out are subject to the respective hotel's policy and availability.
Final hotel confirmation and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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