Meghalaya – Shillong, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya5D / 4NMixed group

Meghalaya – Where Clouds Kiss the Earth!

Explore double-decker root bridges, crystal-clear rivers, canyons, and cascading falls in the abode of clouds.

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About this trip

Immerse yourself in the pristine natural wonders of Meghalaya on a 5-day journey from Guwahati across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. From the waters of Umiam Lake and the panoramas of Laitlum Grand Canyon to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, deep limestone caves, the turquoise Umngot River in Dawki/Shnongpdeng, and majestic waterfalls like Krang Suri, Nohkalikai, and Wei Sawdong, experience nature, local Khasi culture, and sustainable tourism.

Hike to the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Rainbow Falls, and Blue Lagoon
Experience the clear waters of Umngot River at Dawki and stay by the river at Shnongpdeng
Stand above the panoramic views of Laitlum Grand Canyon and scenic Umiam Lake (Barapani)
Explore Cherrapunji's waterfalls and caves: Nohkalikai Falls, Wei Sawdong, Dainthlen, Seven Sisters, and Mawsmai Caves
Visit Mawlynnong (cleanest village in Asia), Indo-Bangladesh border point, and the cascades of Krang Suri and Phe Phe

Day by day

5 days, written by the host who runs it.

Day 1Guwahati Arrival to Shillong

Arrive in Guwahati; meet and assist at the airport or railway station. Darshan at Kamakhya Devi Temple (optional, subject to available time). Drive to Shillong (100 km / ~3 hours), stopping en route at Umiam Lake (Barapani) for scenic views. Visit the dramatic vistas of Laitlum Grand Canyon and Ward's Lake in Shillong. Spend the evening exploring the local stalls of Police Bazaar; dinner and overnight stay in Shillong.

Day 2Shillong to Cherrapunji

Drive from Shillong to Cherrapunji (2–3 hours). Visit Mawphlang Sacred Forest (if stay is booked nearby). Explore Cherrapunji's natural attractions: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawdok Valley, Wei Sawdong Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Prut Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Mawsmai Caves / Garden of Caves, Limestone caves, and the Bangladesh viewpoint. Dinner and overnight stay in Cherrapunji.

Day 3Living Root Bridge Hike & Waterfalls

Embark on the trek to the world-famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge (~7,500 steps round-trip). Continue further along the trail to visit Rainbow Falls and take a refreshing dip at the Blue Lagoon. Return to Cherrapunji for dinner and a well-deserved overnight stay.

Day 4Cherrapunji to Dawki & Shnongpdeng

Drive to Dawki (120 km / ~3.5 hours); optional Bamboo Trek if time permits. Admire the transparent waters of Umngot River and visit the Indo-Bangladesh border post. Visit Mawlynnong Village (celebrated as the cleanest village in Asia) to see the single Living Root Bridge and balancing rock. Head to Shnongpdeng for campsite bonfire, dinner, and an overnight stay in homestays/camps.

Day 5Shnongpdeng to Guwahati via Jowai

Enjoy morning views along the river with opportunities for water activities. Drive through Jowai to explore the azure tiers of Krang Suri Falls and Phe Phe Falls. Return to Guwahati airport or railway station where the journey concludes.

What the price covers

Included

Transport from Guwahati to Meghalaya and return by Car / Tempo Traveller
4 nights accommodation in Hotels / Camps / Guesthouses
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner as per itinerary
Sightseeing and transfers as outlined in the schedule
Permission fees, Wildlife, and Environmental fees
All tolls, parking fees, and driver charges
Bonfire session at the camp location
Tree plantation initiative for every guest promoting sustainable tourism

Not included

5% GST (Service Tax)
Lunches and any meals/drinks not specified in the itinerary
Any entry fees, camera fees, or video charges at monuments/caves
Airfare, airport tax, or visa fees
Water activity charges, boating fees, or optional Bamboo Trek costs
Personal expenses (drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips/porterage)
Travel and medical insurance

Where you sleep, how you move

Stay

4 nights total: 1 night in Shillong, 2 nights in Cherrapunji, and 1 night in a homestay or riverside camp at Shnongpdeng.

Transport

Round-trip transport from Guwahati airport/railway station and return via dedicated Car or Tempo Traveller covering all transfers and itinerary sightseeing.

What to carry

Cancellation & refunds

Specific to this trip, because a permit-bound Himalayan departure cannot carry the same terms as a weekend by a river.

Full terms are in our refund & cancellation policy.

Meet your host

Aarohi Mehra

Based in Shillong, Meghalaya · 3 trips led

Former schoolteacher who moved to Shillong for a semester in 2021 and never left. Leads our Northeast women-only departures and is the reason our Meghalaya groups end up in living-root villages no bus reaches.