Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station and begin your scenic drive to Shillong, the charming capital of Meghalaya. En route, stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani), a vast man-made reservoir surrounded by pine forests and rolling hills. Upon reaching Shillong, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, explore Police Bazaar for local shopping and cuisine. Overnight stay in Shillong.
After breakfast, start your local sightseeing tour with Don Bosco Museum showcasing Northeast tribal culture. Continue to Elephant Falls and Ward’s Lake. Later, drive to Laitlum Canyons, offering spectacular panoramic views of deep valleys and mist-covered hills. Return to Shillong by evening for overnight stay.
Proceed to Cherrapunji (Sohra), one of the wettest places on Earth. Visit the majestic Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Dainthlen Falls. Explore Mawsmai Cave and Arwah Cave famous for limestone formations and fossils. Optional short hike to Wei Sawdong Falls depending on time. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Begin early morning for the adventurous trek to Nongriat village. Descend around 3,500 steps through lush forests and suspension bridges to reach the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge, a living natural marvel created by Khasi tribes. Energetic trekkers may continue to Rainbow Falls. Return to Cherrapunji for overnight stay.
Drive to Dawki near the India–Bangladesh border to witness the crystal-clear Umngot River. Continue to Shnongpdeng for thrilling activities like kayaking, snorkeling, zip-lining, and cliff jumping. En route, visit Mawlynnong (Asia’s Cleanest Village) and Riwai Living Root Bridge. Overnight riverside tents at Shnongpdeng or return to Shillong.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station with unforgettable memories of Meghalaya’s landscapes and adventures.
