Meghalaya
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About Meghalaya
The 'abode of clouds' is a plateau of waterfalls, caves and Khasi villages. The double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat took generations to grow from rubber-fig roots.
Shillong is a hill-station capital with a famous music scene. The Umngot river at Dawki is so clear in winter that boats seem to float on air.
- Best time
- October to April. Dawki's river is clearest from November to March; monsoon (June–September) is spectacular but wet.
- Ideal trip
- 5–7 days
- Getting there
- Fly into Guwahati (Assam). Shillong is about 100 km away, roughly 3 hours by road.
- For visitors from abroad
- As of our last check, Meghalaya has no Inner Line Permit, but rules are changing. Carry government photo ID for every adult (stays register guests), expect to hire a registered guide for treks such as Nongriat, and check the latest entry notice before you travel. Carry cash: ATMs are scarce outside Shillong and Sohra.
2 itineraries
Meghalaya Tour Packages
Each one is fully customisable: dates, hotels, pace and days.
Meghalaya Tour: Living Root Bridge, Dawki & Cherrapunji (6 Days)
- Guwahati → Guwahati
- Best: Oct – Apr
Starting from₹26,500 /person
View ItineraryMeghalaya Adventure: Root Bridges, Caves & the Umngot River, 6 Days
- Guwahati → Guwahati
- Best: Oct – Apr
Starting from₹29,500 /person
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Best Things to Do in Meghalaya
Double-decker root bridge
3,000-plus steps down to Nongriat. Stay overnight to see it quiet.
Dawki and Shnongpdeng
A boat ride on the glass-clear Umngot, plus cliff jumping and kayaking.
Mawlynnong
A spotless Khasi village with a sky-walk over the forest.
Nohkalikai Falls
India's tallest plunge waterfall, at about 340 m.
Mawsmai and Arwah caves
Limestone caves near Sohra with fossils in the walls.
What to Eat
- 🍽️ Jadoh (red rice with pork)
- 🍽️ Dohneiiong (pork in black sesame)
- 🍽️ Tungrymbai
- 🍽️ Pukhlein (sweet rice fritter)
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Meghalaya in Pictures
Where to stay
Homestays We Like
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On-trip help
How fit do I need to be for Nongriat?+
The descent is easy, but the 3,000-plus steps back up take 1.5–2.5 hours. Moderate fitness is enough if you go slowly.
Can we add Kaziranga?+
Yes. Kaziranga is about 5 hours from Shillong and is open from November to April.
Is it good for vegetarians?+
Yes, in Shillong and at most tourist stays, though Khasi food itself is meat-heavy.
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