Meghalaya Tour: Living Root Bridge, Dawki & Cherrapunji (6 Days)
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- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pickup → drop
- Guwahati → Guwahati
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Activity level
- 3/4 · Active
- Group size
- 2–14
Activity level 3 of 4: Active.The Nongriat descent is 3,000-plus steps down and 1.5–2.5 hours back up.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 tour from Guwahati covers Shillong, Sohra (Cherrapunji), a night at Nongriat beside the double-decker living root bridge, Mawlynnong and a riverside camp at Shnongpdeng on the Umngot. It costs from ₹26,500 per person. October to April is best, with Dawki clearest November to March.
Trip Overview
Meghalaya, the abode of clouds, compresses its best sights into six days: Umiam Lake and Shillong, the waterfalls and caves of Sohra, a night in Nongriat beside the double-decker living root bridge, Mawlynnong village and a riverside camp on the glass-clear Umngot at Dawki.
Staying overnight at Nongriat means you see the bridge at dawn, before day-trippers arrive. The hike is 3,000-plus steps each way, so moderate fitness helps, and porters can carry your bags. Add Kaziranga for two nights from November to April. The state needs no special permit.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- The double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat
- Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai cave
- Boating on the clear Umngot river at Dawki
- Kayaking and cliff jumping at Shnongpdeng
- Mawlynnong's sky walk and the Riwai root bridge
- Umiam Lake and the Laitlum canyons
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 SohraShillong → 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
- Seven Sisters Falls
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 · 110 km · 4 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
Hotel, Shillong B · D
- 6
Day 6Shillong to GuwahatiShillong → Guwahati · 100 km · 3 hrs+
Shillong's Don Bosco museum (optional), then 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: hotels in Shillong, a homestay in Sohra, a village homestay in Nongriat and a riverside camp
- Daily breakfast and dinner; lunch on Nongriat day
- Private cab or Tempo Traveller from and back to Guwahati
- Local Khasi guide for Nongriat
- Dawki boat ride
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 and cliff jumping (paid locally)
Before you go
Good to Know
- The Nongriat steps are steep. Moderate fitness is enough if you go slowly; porters are available to carry bags.
- The Umngot is clearest from November to March; in the monsoon it turns green and boating may stop.
- Meghalaya needs no special permit for Indian or foreign visitors.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Warm layers: fleece and a down or padded jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Walking shoes with grip
- Woollen cap and gloves (Oct–Mar)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Basic medicines and ORS
- Light rain jacket year-round
- Shoes with good grip for wet steps
- Cash: ATMs are rare outside Shillong
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How much does the Meghalaya Tour cost?+
The Meghalaya Tour starts from ₹26,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Meghalaya Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Apr. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Meghalaya Tour take?+
It runs 6 days and 5 nights from Guwahati to Guwahati. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Meghalaya Tour suitable for groups of friends?+
Yes. It is one of our Friends trips, rated activity level 3 of 4 (Active). The Nongriat descent is 3,000-plus steps down and 1.5–2.5 hours back up.
Can we add Kaziranga?+
Yes, from November to April. Add 2 nights at the end (Shillong to Kaziranga is about 5 hours).
Is this good for an all-girls group?+
Yes. Meghalaya is one of India's safest and most welcoming states for women travellers.
Can I skip the Nongriat night?+
Yes. We'll do the bridge as a day hike from Sohra instead.
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?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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