7-Day Meghalaya Tour with Living Root Bridge and Dawki

7 Days Round trip from Guwahati Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive from Guwahati to Shillong with a stop at serene Umiam Lake
  • 02 Explore Cherrapunji's highlights, including Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sister Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls, and key viewpoints
  • 03 Trek from Tyrna to the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge, a remarkable bio-engineering marvel
  • 04 Experience Dawki's pristine Umngot River and visit Mawlynnong, known as the cleanest village in Asia
  • 05 Enjoy the beauty of Krang Suri Falls and the two-tier Phe Phe Falls
  • 06 Discover Shillong's attractions before an evening cruise on the Brahmaputra

Discover the best of Meghalaya on this 7-day super deluxe journey, beginning in Guwahati and winding into the cool hills of Shillong and Cherrapunji. From the calm waters of Umiam Lake to panoramic viewpoints, dramatic caves, and some of India's most iconic waterfalls, each day is designed to showcase the state's lush landscapes and signature experiences. The trip also includes the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge trek, Dawki's pristine Umngot River, Mawlynnong village, Krang Suri Falls, Shillong sightseeing, a Brahmaputra evening cruise, and a visit to Kamakhya Devi Temple.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Guwahati to Shillong via Umiam Lake

Detailed Program

Umiam Lake - Shillong (3 Hrs)

  • After a quick meet and greet at Guwahati airport, you will start your journey from Guwahati to Shillong.

  • Drive through the plains of Assam for a while, leaving the city of Guwahati behind.

  • As you start ascending, notice how the shops on the right side of the road say Meghalaya, while those on your left say Assam.

  • Your first stop will be Umiam Lake, where you can enjoy the beauty of this serene place under gorgeous skies and spend some time here.

  • Overnight stay: Shillong.

2
Day 02

Shillong to Cherrapunji Sightseeing

  • Post breakfast, we drive to Cherrapunji.

  • Visit famous Cherrapunji, where the sign "the rainiest place on planet Earth" greets you.

  • We will cover all the spots in Cherrapunji, including Valley View Point, Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sister Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls, and Thangkharang Park.

  • For the night, check in to a wonderfully located resort off Cherrapunjee.

3
Day 03

Double-Decker Living Root Bridge Trek

  • Today is going to be one of the most exciting days of your Meghalaya trip.

  • You will be walking to the bio-engineering marvel also known as the Living Root Bridge, or Jingkieng Nongriat, the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge.

  • The trek to the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge starts from a tiny village named Tyrna.

  • Overnight stay: Cherrapunji.

4
Day 04

Cherrapunji to Dawki and Mawlynnong

(3 Hrs)

  • Today, we leave for Dawki and Mawlynnong village.

  • First, proceed to Dawki, where the beautiful Umngot River flows with pristine water through the area.

  • At the river, you can enjoy a boat ride.

  • After that, drive to Mawlynnong village.

  • Upon arrival, enjoy this tiny village amidst beautiful nature.

  • The village is known as the cleanest village in Asia.

  • Overnight stay: Dawki.

5
Day 05

Krang Suri Falls and Phe Phe Falls to Shillong

  • Post breakfast, proceed for the Single Decker Root Bridge and head first to Krang Suri Falls.

  • You surely would have seen this waterfall in pictures, and now is the time to experience its beauty. Enjoy the waterfall, click enough pictures, and then head to Phe Phe Falls.

  • Phe Phe Falls is a two-tier waterfall.

  • You will need to trek down a little to the base of the waterfall, where you will get an amazing view of these majestic falls.

  • Spend enough time here, trek back up, and then resume the drive to Shillong.

  • Overnight stay: Shillong.

6
Day 06

Shillong Sightseeing and Guwahati

  • Post breakfast, visit Sacred Forest, Elephant Falls, Butterfly Museum, and Don Bosco.

  • Later, drive to Guwahati and enjoy an evening cruise on the Brahmaputra.

  • Overnight stay: Guwahati.

7
Day 07

Kamakhya Devi Temple and Airport Drop

(3-4 Hrs)

  • Post breakfast, we have darshan at Kamakhya Devi Temple and later drop you at Guwahati airport.

  • Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Guwahati 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private car

  • Breakfast at hotels

  • 1 room

  • Sightseeing as per the program

  • Toll taxes, parking, and airport parking

What's Not Included

  • Any other meals except breakfast

  • Airfare

  • Any additional tour except as mentioned in the tour program

  • Any monument entrance or activity charges

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guwahati airport
Tour start
Guwahati
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Guwahati.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room ₹110,000.00 — ₹130,000.00
Double Sharing ₹55,000.00 — ₹70,000.00
Triple Sharing ₹45,000.00 — ₹52,000.00

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