Meghalaya Adventure: Root Bridges, Caves & the Umngot River, 6 Days
Starting from ₹29,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pickup → drop
- Guwahati → Guwahati
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Activity level
- 3/4 · Active
- Group size
- 2–12
Activity level 3 of 4: Active.3,000-plus steps down to Nongriat and 1.5–2.5 hours back up, plus optional river activities.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 6-day Meghalaya adventure from Guwahati covers Shillong, Sohra's caves and waterfalls, a night at Nongriat for the double-decker root bridge, and a camp at Shnongpdeng for kayaking and snorkelling on the Umngot. The Nongriat descent is 3,000-plus steps, graded Moderate. It costs from ₹29,500 per person and suits October to April.
Trip Overview
Meghalaya's best active days in one route: the Laitlum canyons, Sohra's waterfalls and caves, a descent to Nongriat for the double-decker root bridge and Rainbow Falls, and a riverside camp at Shnongpdeng for kayaking, snorkelling and cliff jumping on the Umngot.
It is graded Moderate. You need to be comfortable on steps and slippery stone, and a guide stays with you throughout.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- A night at Nongriat and the double-decker root bridge at dawn
- Rainbow Falls (about 2 hours return from Nongriat)
- Mawsmai and Arwah caves, Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls
- Laitlum canyons at sunrise
- Kayaking, snorkelling or cliff jumping at Shnongpdeng (optional)
- Dawki boating on the clear Umngot
Day by day
Itinerary
Guwahati → Guwahati · 5N/6D
6 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Guwahati to ShillongGuwahati → Shillong · 100 km · 3 hrs+
Pickup at Guwahati airport or station. A stop at Umiam Lake, then Shillong's Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar.
- Umiam Lake
- Ward's Lake
Hotel, Shillong D
- 2
Day 2Shillong to Sohra: canyons and cavesShillong → Laitlum → Sohra · 65 km · 2.5 hrs+
Laitlum canyons in the morning, then Sohra: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai cave, Seven Sisters Falls and Arwah cave.
- Laitlum
- Nohkalikai
- Mawsmai cave
- Arwah cave
Homestay or resort, Sohra B · D
- 3
Day 3Down to NongriatTyrna → Nongriat · 3 km · 2 hrs down+
From Tyrna, 3,000-plus steps down through the forest to Nongriat's double-decker root bridge, with an optional walk to Rainbow Falls (2 hours return).
- Double-decker root bridge
- Rainbow Falls (optional)
Village homestay, Nongriat B · L · D
- 4
Day 4Nongriat to Shnongpdeng via MawlynnongTyrna → Mawlynnong → Shnongpdeng · about 90 km · 3 hrs+
Dawn at the bridge, then climb back to Tyrna (1.5–2.5 hours). Drive to Mawlynnong for the sky walk and the Riwai root bridge, then on to a camp by the Umngot.
- Mawlynnong
- Riwai root bridge
Riverside camp, Shnongpdeng B · D
- 5
Day 5Dawki and the UmngotShnongpdeng → Shillong · 90 km · 3 hrs+
Boating on the clear river at Dawki, plus kayaking, snorkelling or cliff jumping at Shnongpdeng (all optional). Afternoon drive to Shillong.
- Dawki boating
- Kayaking
- Snorkelling
Hotel, Shillong B · D
- 6
Day 6Shillong to GuwahatiShillong → Guwahati · 100 km · 3 hrs+
Down to Guwahati, stopping at the Kamakhya temple if time allows.
- Kamakhya (time permitting)
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 5 nights: hotel, Sohra homestay or resort, Nongriat village homestay, riverside camp
- Daily breakfast and dinner; lunch on the Nongriat day
- Private vehicle from Guwahati
- A local guide for the Nongriat descent and the caves
- Dawki boat ride and a first-aid kit with the guide
- Airport or station pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Kayaking, snorkelling, cliff jumping and cave fees (optional, paid locally)
Before you go
Good to Know
- The Nongriat descent is 3,000-plus steps, and the climb back takes 1.5–2.5 hours. Take it slowly.
- Roads can close and trails can be slippery during the monsoon (June–September). The best months are October to April.
- Cliff jumping is optional and should only be done in supervised spots. Skip it if the river is high.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Trekking shoes, already broken in
- Trekking poles
- Thermal base layers
- Down jacket
- Headlamp
- 2 L water capacity
- Rain cover for your backpack
- Quick-dry clothes and a towel
- Shoes with good grip (stone steps are slippery)
- Dry bags for phones
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How hard is the Nongriat trek?+
Moderate. About 2 hours down on stone steps, and 1.5–2.5 hours up. Walk stairs and train your legs for a month beforehand.
Can children or older people do it?+
Fit older children can. For older people, our classic Meghalaya trip skips the overnight and the descent.
Is cliff jumping safe?+
At supervised spots, with a guide. It is optional. Skip it if you are uncomfortable.
Is it good in monsoon?+
It is lush, but trails and roads can be dangerous. We advise October to April.
Is mobile coverage good?+
Patchy in the villages and none at Nongriat. Tell family your plan beforehand.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
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