5 Nights / 6 Days
Assam
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Assam & Meghalaya Explorer – Wildlife, Waterfalls & Hills: Complete 6 Days Itinerary & Travel Guide
Experience the diverse beauty of Assam and Meghalaya on a memorable 5-night journey through wildlife-rich forests, misty hills, cascading waterfalls and peaceful villages. Begin with the wilderness of Kaziranga National Park, with an option to enjoy an exciting Jeep or Elephant Safari. Continue to Shillong and explore the scenic landscapes of Cherrapunjee, including spectacular waterfalls and natural caves. Discover the charming village of Mawlynnong and the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River at Dawki before concluding your journey with the cultural and spiritual highlights of Guwahati.
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Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026
Kaziranga (1N) · Shillong (3N) · Guwahati (1N)
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Overview & Experience Highlights
Planning your trip to Assam requires a smooth balance between relaxation, scenic explorations, and seamless inter-destination transfers. The Assam & Meghalaya Explorer – Wildlife, Waterfalls & Hills is specifically structured across 5 Nights / 6 Days to give you the most memorable experience without rush.
Duration
5N / 6D
Destinations
3 Stops
Tour Type
Custom Tour
Starting Price
₹34,100
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Day-by-Day Travel Itinerary
Day
1
Guwahati – Kaziranga | Into the Wild
Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station and meet your representative before beginning your journey towards Kaziranga National Park. The drive covers approximately 122 km and takes around 3 hours 20 minutes, subject to road and traffic conditions. If your arrival is early in the morning and time permits, you may visit the revered Kamakhya Temple before proceeding towards Kaziranga.
**Guwahati Arrival & Pickup**
On arrival in Guwahati, meet your driver and begin your private road journey towards Kaziranga. As you leave the city behind, the landscape gradually changes into the greener and more rural surroundings of Assam.
On arrival in Guwahati, meet your driver and begin your private road journey towards Kaziranga. As you leave the city behind, the landscape gradually changes into the greener and more rural surroundings of Assam.
**Kamakhya Temple Visit**
Visit Kamakhya Temple, one of Assam’s most important Shakti shrines, located on Nilachal Hill. The visit will be subject to available time and temple timings.
Visit Kamakhya Temple, one of Assam’s most important Shakti shrines, located on Nilachal Hill. The visit will be subject to available time and temple timings.
**Scenic Journey to Kaziranga**
Continue towards Kaziranga, enjoying the changing landscapes and countryside views along the way. The journey provides your first introduction to the natural beauty of Assam.
Continue towards Kaziranga, enjoying the changing landscapes and countryside views along the way. The journey provides your first introduction to the natural beauty of Assam.
**Hotel Check-in & Leisure**
On arrival at Kaziranga, check in to your hotel and settle into your Deluxe Room. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
On arrival at Kaziranga, check in to your hotel and settle into your Deluxe Room. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
**Evening at Leisure**
Spend the evening at leisure, unwind at the hotel and prepare for the following day's optional wildlife safari experience.
Spend the evening at leisure, unwind at the hotel and prepare for the following day's optional wildlife safari experience.
Your Northeast adventure begins with a scenic journey from Guwahati into the wilderness of Kaziranga. Relax amidst the tranquil surroundings and get ready to experience one of Assam’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
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Dinner
Airport Pickup
Day
2
Kaziranga – Shillong | From Wildlife to the Hills
Start the day early with an optional Jeep or Elephant Safari at Kaziranga National Park, subject to safari availability and operating timings. After the safari, return to the hotel for breakfast before checking out and beginning your scenic drive towards Shillong. The journey covers approximately 190 km and takes around 4 hours 30 minutes.
**Kaziranga Safari**
Wake up early and proceed for an optional Jeep or Elephant Safari through Kaziranga National Park. The safari offers an opportunity to explore the park’s natural surroundings and observe its diverse wildlife in its forest and grassland habitat.
Wake up early and proceed for an optional Jeep or Elephant Safari through Kaziranga National Park. The safari offers an opportunity to explore the park’s natural surroundings and observe its diverse wildlife in its forest and grassland habitat.
**Breakfast at Hotel**
Return to the hotel after the safari and enjoy breakfast before preparing for the next leg of your journey.
Return to the hotel after the safari and enjoy breakfast before preparing for the next leg of your journey.
**Check-out & Scenic Drive**
Check out from the hotel and begin your drive towards Shillong. The route gradually changes from the plains of Assam to the green hills and winding roads of Meghalaya.
Check out from the hotel and begin your drive towards Shillong. The route gradually changes from the plains of Assam to the green hills and winding roads of Meghalaya.
**Journey Through Meghalaya**
Enjoy the scenic countryside and changing landscapes as you approach Shillong. The journey itself becomes an important part of the experience as the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous.
Enjoy the scenic countryside and changing landscapes as you approach Shillong. The journey itself becomes an important part of the experience as the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous.
**Shillong Arrival & Hotel Check-in**
On arrival in Shillong, check in to your hotel and settle into your Deluxe Room. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing after the journey.
On arrival in Shillong, check in to your hotel and settle into your Deluxe Room. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing after the journey.
Leave behind the wildlife-rich landscapes of Kaziranga and enter the cool, scenic surroundings of Shillong. Enjoy a relaxed evening in the hill station before beginning your Meghalaya sightseeing experiences.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
3
Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong | Waterfalls, Caves & Mountain Views
After breakfast, set out on a full-day excursion to Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, one of Meghalaya’s most scenic destinations. The day combines panoramic mountain viewpoints, fascinating caves, lush landscapes and spectacular waterfalls before returning to Shillong in the evening.
**Shillong Peak**
Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Shillong Peak, one of the popular viewpoints in the region. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys while taking in the cool mountain atmosphere.
Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Shillong Peak, one of the popular viewpoints in the region. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys while taking in the cool mountain atmosphere.
**Garden of Caves**
Continue towards the Garden of Caves, a natural attraction surrounded by greenery and interesting rock formations. Spend some time exploring the peaceful surroundings and appreciating the region’s natural character.
Continue towards the Garden of Caves, a natural attraction surrounded by greenery and interesting rock formations. Spend some time exploring the peaceful surroundings and appreciating the region’s natural character.
**Mawsmai Cave**
Visit Mawsmai Cave, known for its natural limestone formations and narrow passages. Explore the accessible sections of this fascinating cave and experience a different side of Meghalaya’s landscape.
Visit Mawsmai Cave, known for its natural limestone formations and narrow passages. Explore the accessible sections of this fascinating cave and experience a different side of Meghalaya’s landscape.
**Nohkalikai Falls**
Continue to the spectacular Nohkalikai Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Cherrapunjee region. Weather and visibility permitting, enjoy the views of the cascading water surrounded by dramatic green landscapes.
Continue to the spectacular Nohkalikai Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Cherrapunjee region. Weather and visibility permitting, enjoy the views of the cascading water surrounded by dramatic green landscapes.
**Seven Sisters Falls**
Visit Seven Sisters Falls, another scenic highlight of the region. The waterfall is particularly impressive when the surrounding hills are covered in greenery and mist, although visibility can vary depending on weather conditions.
Visit Seven Sisters Falls, another scenic highlight of the region. The waterfall is particularly impressive when the surrounding hills are covered in greenery and mist, although visibility can vary depending on weather conditions.
**Return to Shillong**
After completing the day’s sightseeing, begin the drive back to Shillong. Relax at the hotel after a full day of exploring the waterfalls, caves and mountain landscapes of Sohra.
After completing the day’s sightseeing, begin the drive back to Shillong. Relax at the hotel after a full day of exploring the waterfalls, caves and mountain landscapes of Sohra.
Return to Shillong with memories of Meghalaya’s dramatic waterfalls, mysterious caves and panoramic hill views. Enjoy a relaxed evening at the hotel after an immersive day in the scenic countryside.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
4
Shillong – Mawlynnong – Dawki – Shillong | Villages & Crystal-Clear Waters
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Mawlynnong and Dawki. Explore the peaceful surroundings of Mawlynnong Village before continuing towards Dawki and the scenic Umngot River near the India-Bangladesh border. Optional boating can be enjoyed at an additional cost, subject to weather and local conditions.
**Drive to Mawlynnong**
Begin your journey from Shillong towards Mawlynnong, travelling through the beautiful countryside of Meghalaya. Enjoy the changing landscapes, green hills and rural surroundings along the route.
Begin your journey from Shillong towards Mawlynnong, travelling through the beautiful countryside of Meghalaya. Enjoy the changing landscapes, green hills and rural surroundings along the route.
**Mawlynnong Village**
Explore Mawlynnong Village, known for its greenery, peaceful surroundings and well-maintained environment. Take a leisurely walk around the village and experience its quiet and charming atmosphere.
Explore Mawlynnong Village, known for its greenery, peaceful surroundings and well-maintained environment. Take a leisurely walk around the village and experience its quiet and charming atmosphere.
**Scenic Drive to Dawki**
Continue towards Dawki, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. The drive offers beautiful views of Meghalaya’s hills and countryside.
Continue towards Dawki, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. The drive offers beautiful views of Meghalaya’s hills and countryside.
**Umngot River**
Spend time beside the scenic Umngot River, famous for its clear waters and picturesque surroundings. Enjoy the peaceful setting and capture memorable photographs of the river and surrounding hills.
Spend time beside the scenic Umngot River, famous for its clear waters and picturesque surroundings. Enjoy the peaceful setting and capture memorable photographs of the river and surrounding hills.
**Optional Boating**
If weather and local operating conditions permit, you may enjoy an optional boating experience on the Umngot River at an additional cost.
If weather and local operating conditions permit, you may enjoy an optional boating experience on the Umngot River at an additional cost.
**Return to Shillong**
Later, begin the return journey towards Shillong. Arrive at your hotel and relax after a full day of exploring Meghalaya’s villages, rivers and border landscapes.
Later, begin the return journey towards Shillong. Arrive at your hotel and relax after a full day of exploring Meghalaya’s villages, rivers and border landscapes.
Return to Shillong after a refreshing day surrounded by lush greenery, peaceful village landscapes and the beautiful waters of the Umngot River. Spend your final evening in Shillong at leisure.
Car
Breakfast
Dinner
Day
5
Shillong – Guwahati | Canyons, Lakes & City
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and continue with Shillong local sightseeing before driving towards Guwahati. The day combines scenic viewpoints, gardens, a lake and Shillong’s historic golf course before concluding in Guwahati
**Laitlum Canyons**
Begin the day with a visit to Laitlum Canyons, known for its dramatic valley views and expansive mountain landscapes. Spend some time enjoying the peaceful surroundings and panoramic scenery.
Begin the day with a visit to Laitlum Canyons, known for its dramatic valley views and expansive mountain landscapes. Spend some time enjoying the peaceful surroundings and panoramic scenery.
**Ward’s Lake**
Continue to Ward’s Lake, a picturesque man-made lake surrounded by landscaped gardens. Enjoy a leisurely visit and appreciate the relaxed atmosphere of this popular Shillong attraction.
Continue to Ward’s Lake, a picturesque man-made lake surrounded by landscaped gardens. Enjoy a leisurely visit and appreciate the relaxed atmosphere of this popular Shillong attraction.
**Cathedral Catholic Church**
Visit the Cathedral Catholic Church, an important landmark of Shillong known for its distinctive architecture and peaceful surroundings.
Visit the Cathedral Catholic Church, an important landmark of Shillong known for its distinctive architecture and peaceful surroundings.
**Lady Hydari Park**
Explore Lady Hydari Park, a landscaped green space offering a pleasant break amid Shillong’s urban surroundings.
Explore Lady Hydari Park, a landscaped green space offering a pleasant break amid Shillong’s urban surroundings.
**Shillong Golf Course**
Continue to Shillong Golf Course, one of the city’s well-known landmarks. Enjoy the scenic setting before proceeding towards Guwahati. Sightseeing is subject to applicable closure days and local access conditions.
Continue to Shillong Golf Course, one of the city’s well-known landmarks. Enjoy the scenic setting before proceeding towards Guwahati. Sightseeing is subject to applicable closure days and local access conditions.
**Drive to Guwahati**
Later, leave Shillong and begin the drive towards Guwahati. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you descend from Meghalaya’s hills towards the plains of Assam.
Later, leave Shillong and begin the drive towards Guwahati. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you descend from Meghalaya’s hills towards the plains of Assam.
**Guwahati Hotel Check-in**
On arrival in Guwahati, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.
On arrival in Guwahati, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.
Your time in the hills concludes with Shillong’s scenic viewpoints, gardens and landmarks before you return to the plains of Guwahati. Relax at the hotel and prepare for your final day of sightseeing and departure.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
6
Guwahati Local Sightseeing – Departure | Spiritual & Cultural Farewell
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin your final sightseeing experience in Guwahati. Explore some of the city’s important cultural and spiritual attractions before proceeding to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
**Guwahati Local Sightseeing**
Begin the final day by exploring some of Guwahati’s prominent attractions. The sightseeing schedule will be planned according to your departure time and the operating hours of the attractions.
Begin the final day by exploring some of Guwahati’s prominent attractions. The sightseeing schedule will be planned according to your departure time and the operating hours of the attractions.
**Balaji Temple**
Visit Balaji Temple, a prominent temple in Guwahati known for its distinctive architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Spend some time exploring the temple complex before continuing with the day's sightseeing.
Visit Balaji Temple, a prominent temple in Guwahati known for its distinctive architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Spend some time exploring the temple complex before continuing with the day's sightseeing.
**Assam State Museum**
Continue to the Assam State Museum, where you can discover aspects of Assam’s history, culture and heritage through its collections and exhibits.
Continue to the Assam State Museum, where you can discover aspects of Assam’s history, culture and heritage through its collections and exhibits.
**Kamakhya Temple**
Visit the revered Kamakhya Temple, one of Assam’s most significant spiritual landmarks. Located on Nilachal Hill, the temple is an important pilgrimage destination and a major cultural attraction. The visit is subject to available time and temple timings.
Visit the revered Kamakhya Temple, one of Assam’s most significant spiritual landmarks. Located on Nilachal Hill, the temple is an important pilgrimage destination and a major cultural attraction. The visit is subject to available time and temple timings.
**Departure Transfer**
After completing the sightseeing, proceed to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Your transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed departure schedule.
After completing the sightseeing, proceed to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Your transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed departure schedule.
Your memorable journey through Assam and Meghalaya comes to an end as you depart with wonderful memories of Kaziranga’s wilderness, Shillong’s scenic hills, Cherrapunjee’s waterfalls, Mawlynnong’s peaceful charm and Dawki’s crystal-clear river landscapes.
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Breakfast
Airport Drop
Package Inclusions & Services
Best Time to Visit & Local Tips
Ideal Weather Window: The best months to book this tour are from October through May. During this window, sea conditions are calm for private ferries, skies are clear for photography, and diving conditions are optimal.
- Carry valid government photo IDs (Aadhaar / Passport) required at all ferry check-ins and hotel desks.
- Pre-book water sports like scuba diving and sea walking early during high-demand holidays.
- Light cotton wear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and waterproof mobile pouches are highly recommended.
Common Inquiries
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal time for this 6-day tour is between October and May when the weather is pleasant, clear, and perfect for sightseeing, ferry transfers, and outdoor beach activities.
Yes, all verified transfers, sightseeing cabs, and inter-island private ferry tickets (Makruzz / Nautika / Green Ocean) mentioned in the package itinerary are included.
Yes! You can choose your preferred hotel category (Budget, Deluxe, or Premium Luxury), add candle-light dinners, scuba diving, water sports, or modify the stay duration to match your preferences.
This curated tour covers key highlights across Kaziranga (1N), Shillong (3N), Guwahati (1N) over 5 nights and 6 days with guaranteed accommodations and experienced local trip managers.