6 Nights / 7 Days
Meghalaya
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Northeast Scenic Escape: Complete 7 Days Itinerary & Travel Guide
Discover the breathtaking landscapes, cultural charm and wildlife of Northeast India on this 7-day private journey through Shillong, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Cherrapunjee, Kaziranga and Guwahati. Experience scenic hill stations, waterfalls, caves, the crystal-clear Umngot River and exciting wildlife safaris in Kaziranga.
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Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026
Shillong (3N) · Kaziranga (2N) · Guwahati (1N)
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Overview & Experience Highlights
Planning your trip to Meghalaya requires a smooth balance between relaxation, scenic explorations, and seamless inter-destination transfers. The Northeast Scenic Escape is specifically structured across 6 Nights / 7 Days to give you the most memorable experience without rush.
Duration
6N / 7D
Destinations
3 Stops
Tour Type
Custom Tour
Starting Price
₹32,235
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Day-by-Day Travel Itinerary
Day
1
Guwahati to Shillong
Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station and meet your driver. Begin your journey towards Shillong, popularly known as the “Scotland of the East.” En route, visit Umiam Lake / Barapani, a beautiful scenic lake surrounded by green hills. Guests may enjoy optional water sports at an additional cost, subject to availability. Continue towards Shillong and check in to the selected hotel on arrival. The evening is free for leisure and relaxation.
**Guwahati Arrival & Private Transfer to Shillong**
Your Northeast adventure begins in Guwahati, where you will meet your driver and board your private Non-AC Sedan. From the plains of Assam, the journey gradually takes you towards the greener and more elevated landscapes of Meghalaya. The changing scenery along the route introduces you to the natural character of the region even before you arrive in Shillong.
Your Northeast adventure begins in Guwahati, where you will meet your driver and board your private Non-AC Sedan. From the plains of Assam, the journey gradually takes you towards the greener and more elevated landscapes of Meghalaya. The changing scenery along the route introduces you to the natural character of the region even before you arrive in Shillong.
**Umiam Lake / Barapani**
En route to Shillong, stop at Umiam Lake / Barapani, a beautiful scenic lake surrounded by green hills. The peaceful lake landscape makes this an excellent first introduction to Meghalaya's natural beauty. Spend some time enjoying the surroundings and taking photographs.
En route to Shillong, stop at Umiam Lake / Barapani, a beautiful scenic lake surrounded by green hills. The peaceful lake landscape makes this an excellent first introduction to Meghalaya's natural beauty. Spend some time enjoying the surroundings and taking photographs.
**Shillong Arrival & Hotel Check-in**
Continue towards Shillong and proceed to the selected hotel on arrival. After completing check-in, take time to settle into your room and relax following the journey. The evening is deliberately kept free, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful hill-station atmosphere.
Continue towards Shillong and proceed to the selected hotel on arrival. After completing check-in, take time to settle into your room and relax following the journey. The evening is deliberately kept free, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful hill-station atmosphere.
Your first day introduces you to Northeast India through a scenic transition from Guwahati to Shillong, with Umiam Lake providing the first major natural experience of the journey. After arriving in Shillong and enjoying a relaxed evening.
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Dinner
Airport Pickup
Day
2
Mawlynnong & Dawki Excursion
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Mawlynnong, known for its cleanliness, greenery and peaceful village surroundings. Continue towards Dawki, located near the India–Bangladesh border, and visit the beautiful Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters. Enjoy the scenic surroundings and optional boating, subject to availability and additional charges. Later, return to Shillong by evening.
**Mawlynnong Village**
Begin today's excursion with a journey towards Mawlynnong, known for its greenery, clean surroundings and peaceful village atmosphere. The destination offers a different perspective of Meghalaya compared with Shillong, with the experience centred around its natural surroundings and village character.
Begin today's excursion with a journey towards Mawlynnong, known for its greenery, clean surroundings and peaceful village atmosphere. The destination offers a different perspective of Meghalaya compared with Shillong, with the experience centred around its natural surroundings and village character.
**Scenic Journey to Dawki**
Continue towards Dawki, located near the India–Bangladesh border. The road journey is itself an enjoyable part of the day as the surrounding landscapes continue to showcase Meghalaya's green and scenic character. As you approach Dawki, the focus of the journey gradually shifts towards the beautiful Umngot River.
Continue towards Dawki, located near the India–Bangladesh border. The road journey is itself an enjoyable part of the day as the surrounding landscapes continue to showcase Meghalaya's green and scenic character. As you approach Dawki, the focus of the journey gradually shifts towards the beautiful Umngot River.
**Umngot River**
Spend time around the Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters. The river landscape creates one of the most visually striking experiences of the Meghalaya itinerary. Guests can enjoy the scenery, photography and peaceful surroundings.
Spend time around the Umngot River, famous for its crystal-clear waters. The river landscape creates one of the most visually striking experiences of the Meghalaya itinerary. Guests can enjoy the scenery, photography and peaceful surroundings.
Optional Boating at Dawki
Guests may enjoy optional boating at Dawki, subject to availability, river conditions and local operating requirements.
Guests may enjoy optional boating at Dawki, subject to availability, river conditions and local operating requirements.
**Return to Shillong**
After completing the excursion, begin the return journey towards Shillong. After a full day of exploring Meghalaya's village and river landscapes, the evening is kept free for rest and relaxation at the hotel.
After completing the excursion, begin the return journey towards Shillong. After a full day of exploring Meghalaya's village and river landscapes, the evening is kept free for rest and relaxation at the hotel.
Today's journey takes you from the peaceful greenery of Mawlynnong to the striking river scenery of Dawki and the Umngot River. After returning to Shillong, enjoy a relaxed evening.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
3
Cherrapunjee Excursion
After breakfast, proceed towards Cherrapunjee / Sohra, one of Meghalaya's most scenic destinations. En route, visit Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls, subject to the sightseeing route and time availability. Continue to Cherrapunjee and visit Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters Waterfalls. Enjoy the spectacular waterfalls, caves and lush green landscapes of Sohra before returning to Shillong.
**Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls**
Begin the journey towards Cherrapunjee with sightseeing stops at Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls, subject to the sightseeing route and available time. These attractions offer an opportunity to experience the natural surroundings around Shillong before continuing towards Sohra.
Begin the journey towards Cherrapunjee with sightseeing stops at Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls, subject to the sightseeing route and available time. These attractions offer an opportunity to experience the natural surroundings around Shillong before continuing towards Sohra.
**Journey to Cherrapunjee / Sohra**
Continue towards Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, a region known for its dramatic landscapes, waterfalls and caves. The journey through the green hills is an important part of today's experience, with the scenery changing as you move deeper into the region.
Continue towards Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, a region known for its dramatic landscapes, waterfalls and caves. The journey through the green hills is an important part of today's experience, with the scenery changing as you move deeper into the region.
**Mawsmai Cave**
Explore Mawsmai Cave, adding a natural cave experience to the day's itinerary. The cave provides a contrast to the open landscapes and waterfalls visited during the day.
Explore Mawsmai Cave, adding a natural cave experience to the day's itinerary. The cave provides a contrast to the open landscapes and waterfalls visited during the day.
**Seven Sisters Waterfalls**
Visit Seven Sisters Waterfalls, another important scenic attraction of Sohra. The surrounding green hills and waterfall landscape provide excellent opportunities for photography and quiet appreciation of Meghalaya's natural beauty.
Visit Seven Sisters Waterfalls, another important scenic attraction of Sohra. The surrounding green hills and waterfall landscape provide excellent opportunities for photography and quiet appreciation of Meghalaya's natural beauty.
**Return to Shillong**
After completing the Cherrapunjee sightseeing, begin the journey back to Shillong. After a full day of road travel and sightseeing, return to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
After completing the Cherrapunjee sightseeing, begin the journey back to Shillong. After a full day of road travel and sightseeing, return to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Today's excursion showcases the dramatic natural character of Sohra, combining waterfalls, caves, green landscapes and scenic hill surroundings. After returning to Shillong for your third night.
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
4
Shillong to Kaziranga
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Kaziranga National Park, famous for its population of the One-Horned Rhinoceros. Enjoy the scenic drive through the landscapes of Assam. On arrival, check in to the wildlife resort and relax. The evening is free for leisure and enjoying the peaceful resort surroundings.
**Shillong to Kaziranga Journey**
After breakfast, complete your check-out and begin the journey from Shillong towards Kaziranga National Park. Today's route provides a noticeable change in landscape as you move away from Meghalaya's hills and towards Assam. The scenic road journey allows you to experience the changing geography of the Northeast while travelling towards one of Assam's best-known wildlife destinations.
After breakfast, complete your check-out and begin the journey from Shillong towards Kaziranga National Park. Today's route provides a noticeable change in landscape as you move away from Meghalaya's hills and towards Assam. The scenic road journey allows you to experience the changing geography of the Northeast while travelling towards one of Assam's best-known wildlife destinations.
**Kaziranga Arrival & Resort Check-in**
On arrival in Kaziranga, proceed to your selected wildlife resort and complete check-in. Take time to settle in and relax after the journey. The resort environment provides a peaceful setting where you can rest.
On arrival in Kaziranga, proceed to your selected wildlife resort and complete check-in. Take time to settle in and relax after the journey. The resort environment provides a peaceful setting where you can rest.
**Evening Leisure**
The evening remains free for leisure. Instead of adding another long sightseeing schedule after the road journey, the itinerary allows guests to relax and prepare for the early start required for the next day's safari activities.
The evening remains free for leisure. Instead of adding another long sightseeing schedule after the road journey, the itinerary allows guests to relax and prepare for the early start required for the next day's safari activities.
Today marks the transition from Meghalaya's misty hills to Assam's wildlife landscapes. After the scenic journey from Shillong and arrival at Kaziranga, enjoy a peaceful evening at the resort
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
5
Kaziranga Wildlife Safaris
Early morning, proceed for an Elephant Safari, subject to availability, forest department regulations and safari permit allocation. Return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation. Later, proceed for a Jeep Safari through the designated safari zone, offering opportunities to explore the wildlife and birdlife of Kaziranga. Return to the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening.
**Early Morning Elephant Safari – Optional / Additional**
Begin the day early with an Elephant Safari, subject to availability, forest department regulations and safari permit allocation. The safari is an additional-cost experience and is not included in the package price. The early morning setting provides an opportunity to explore the permitted safari environment, although the exact experience, route and availability are determined by the applicable forest and safari authorities.
Begin the day early with an Elephant Safari, subject to availability, forest department regulations and safari permit allocation. The safari is an additional-cost experience and is not included in the package price. The early morning setting provides an opportunity to explore the permitted safari environment, although the exact experience, route and availability are determined by the applicable forest and safari authorities.
**Breakfast & Relaxation at the Resort**
After the morning safari, return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation. The break provides time to rest after the early start and prepare for the later Jeep Safari. Guests can enjoy the resort surroundings during this period before heading back into the designated safari zone.
After the morning safari, return to the resort for breakfast and relaxation. The break provides time to rest after the early start and prepare for the later Jeep Safari. Guests can enjoy the resort surroundings during this period before heading back into the designated safari zone.
**Jeep Safari**
Later, proceed for a Jeep Safari through the designated safari zone. This experience provides an opportunity to explore the wildlife and birdlife of Kaziranga while travelling through the permitted area.
Later, proceed for a Jeep Safari through the designated safari zone. This experience provides an opportunity to explore the wildlife and birdlife of Kaziranga while travelling through the permitted area.
**Kaziranga Wildlife Experience**
Kaziranga is highlighted in the itinerary for its population of the One-Horned Rhinoceros, along with its wider wildlife and birdlife environment. However, the itinerary does not guarantee sightings of any particular species. The safari experience is primarily about entering the permitted natural environment and observing whatever wildlife and landscape conditions present themselves during the visit.
Kaziranga is highlighted in the itinerary for its population of the One-Horned Rhinoceros, along with its wider wildlife and birdlife environment. However, the itinerary does not guarantee sightings of any particular species. The safari experience is primarily about entering the permitted natural environment and observing whatever wildlife and landscape conditions present themselves during the visit.
**Evening at Leisure**
After the Jeep Safari, return to the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening. The remainder of the day is free for rest following the early morning start and the outdoor safari experiences.
After the Jeep Safari, return to the resort and enjoy a relaxed evening. The remainder of the day is free for rest following the early morning start and the outdoor safari experiences.
Today is the principal wildlife day of your Northeast journey, combining optional Elephant and Jeep Safari experiences in Kaziranga. Because safari permits, zones and operations are controlled by the applicable authorities, availability and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. After returning to the resort, enjoy a relaxed evening
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Breakfast
Dinner
Day
6
Kaziranga to Guwahati
After breakfast, check out from the resort and proceed towards Guwahati. On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax. In the evening, enjoy a Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather conditions and availability. Return to the hotel.
**Kaziranga to Guwahati Road Journey**
After breakfast, check out from your wildlife resort and begin the journey towards Guwahati. The route provides a gradual transition from Kaziranga's wildlife environment to the urban setting of Guwahati. After several days of hills, waterfalls and wildlife, today's road journey gives you time to relax while continuing through Assam's changing landscapes.
After breakfast, check out from your wildlife resort and begin the journey towards Guwahati. The route provides a gradual transition from Kaziranga's wildlife environment to the urban setting of Guwahati. After several days of hills, waterfalls and wildlife, today's road journey gives you time to relax while continuing through Assam's changing landscapes.
**Guwahati Arrival & Hotel Check-in**
On arrival in Guwahati, proceed to your selected hotel and complete check-in. Take time to refresh and relax after the road journey. The afternoon remains relatively open.
On arrival in Guwahati, proceed to your selected hotel and complete check-in. Take time to refresh and relax after the road journey. The afternoon remains relatively open.
**Optional Brahmaputra River Cruise**
In the evening, guests may enjoy an optional Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather conditions, river conditions and operational availability. The cruise offers an opportunity to experience the Brahmaputra from a different perspective and provides a scenic way to spend the final evening of the tour.
In the evening, guests may enjoy an optional Brahmaputra River Cruise, subject to weather conditions, river conditions and operational availability. The cruise offers an opportunity to experience the Brahmaputra from a different perspective and provides a scenic way to spend the final evening of the tour.
After leaving Kaziranga, today's journey brings you to Guwahati and the banks of the Brahmaputra. The optional evening cruise provides an opportunity to end the sightseeing portion of the journey on a relaxed note, subject to conditions and availability.
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Breakfast
Dinner
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7
Kamakhya Temple & Guwahati Departure
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. If time permits before departure, visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple, one of the important pilgrimage destinations of Guwahati. Later, proceed to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
**Kamakhya Temple – Subject to Time Availability**
If your departure schedule allows, visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple before leaving Guwahati. The temple provides a spiritual dimension to the final morning and offers a fitting conclusion to a journey that has covered Meghalaya's natural landscapes and Assam's wildlife and river experiences.
If your departure schedule allows, visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple before leaving Guwahati. The temple provides a spiritual dimension to the final morning and offers a fitting conclusion to a journey that has covered Meghalaya's natural landscapes and Assam's wildlife and river experiences.
**Departure Transfer**
After the optional temple visit, or directly from the hotel depending on your departure schedule, proceed by private vehicle to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.
After the optional temple visit, or directly from the hotel depending on your departure schedule, proceed by private vehicle to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.
Your Northeast Scenic Escape concludes today after a diverse journey through Meghalaya and Assam. From Shillong's green hills and Umiam Lake to the village landscapes of Mawlynnong, the crystal-clear waters of Dawki, the waterfalls and caves of Cherrapunjee, the wildlife of Kaziranga and the Brahmaputra experience in Guwahati, the itinerary brings together nature, adventure, wildlife and spirituality across two remarkable Northeast states.
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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 7-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 Shillong (3N), Kaziranga (2N), Guwahati (1N) over 6 nights and 7 days with guaranteed accommodations and experienced local trip managers.