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Private trip · Meghalaya · Classic route

Complete Meghalaya

  • 6N / 7D
  • Pick-up: Guwahati Airport (GAU)
  • Private car · your dates

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Overview

Seven days. Six nights. Every layer of Meghalaya, and then some.

Route

Shillong 2N → Cherrapunji 2N → Shillong 2N

Starts and ends at Guwahati Airport (GAU).

Day by day

7 days · Guwahati · Shillong · Laitlum Canyon · Cherrapunji · Nongriat · Mawlynnong · Dawki

    • Pick-up from Guwahati Airport (GAU) and transfer to Shillong (~118 km, 3–3.5 hrs via NH-6)
    • Scenic stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani), the largest man-made reservoir in Meghalaya
    • Check in to hotel and freshen up
    • Evening walk through Police Bazaar; dinner at a local Shillong restaurant
    Night in Shillong
    • Morning visit to Ward's Lake and Elephant Falls
    • Don Bosco Museum,16-gallery museum of Northeast Indian indigenous cultures
    • Afternoon drive to Laitlum Canyon (~25 km, 45 mins from Shillong), Meghalaya's dramatic 'end of hills' canyon with sweeping gorge views
    • Golden-hour photography at the canyon rim as mist rolls in from the valley
    • Evening at the city's famous live-music cafés
    Night in Shillong
    • Drive to Cherrapunji/Sohra (~54 km, 1.5–2 hrs) with a photo stop at Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
    • Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 m
    • Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls), seven-stream cascade visible from the highway viewpoint
    • Cherrapunji Eco Park, orchid greenhouse, plateau gardens, and panoramic views into Bangladesh
    • Mawsmai Cave, illuminated limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    Night in Cherrapunji
    • Early morning drive to Tyrna village, the trek starting point (~8 km from Cherrapunji)
    • Trek down ~3,500 stone steps through dense subtropical rainforest to Nongriat village
    • Umshiang Double Decker Living Root Bridge, two-tiered natural bridge grown over centuries from Ficus elastica roots; one of Northeast India's most iconic sights
    • Optional swim in the natural rock pool beside the bridge
    • Trek back up to Tyrna (total round trip 4–5 hrs; moderate-challenging difficulty)
    Night in Cherrapunji
    • Early morning drive to Mawlynnong (~110 km, 2.5–3 hrs)
    • Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village; bamboo-paved lanes and bamboo skywalk with canopy views
    • Riwai Living Root Bridge, single-decker root bridge easily walkable from Mawlynnong
    • Drive to Dawki (~30 km, 1 hr) on the Indo-Bangladesh border
    • Boat ride on the Umngot River, boats appear suspended over the crystalline riverbed
    • Overnight in Shillong
    Night in Shillong
    • Morning visit to Shillong Peak, the highest point in the city at 1,965 m
    • Spread Eagle Falls, a charming, lesser-visited waterfall near Shillong
    • Afternoon free for last-minute shopping at Police Bazaar, Meghalaya honey, bamboo crafts, Khasi shawls
    • Evening farewell dinner at a Shillong restaurant
    Night in Shillong
    • Morning check-out after breakfast
    • Drive to Guwahati Airport (~118 km, 3–3.5 hrs)
    • Drop-off at Guwahati Airport (GAU) for onward journey

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation (double/twin sharing) with breakfast
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off at Guwahati (GAU)
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Boat ride on Umngot River at Dawki
  • Toll, parking, and driver allowances
  • ClearEast Trip travel coordinator on call throughout

Not included

  • Flights to/from Guwahati
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entry fees at monuments, falls, caves, and Eco Park
  • Zipline at Mawkdok Valley (optional)
  • Trek guide for Double Decker Root Bridge (recommended; ~₹600–800/group)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • 5% GST on the trip price

Where you stay

Double sharing

  • 2 nights

    Shillong

  • 2 nights

    Cherrapunji

  • 2 nights

    Shillong

Hotels and homestays, double sharing. Property names are in your written confirmation before you travel; upgrades on request.

Price for your group

Per person

TravellingPer personTotal for the groupPlan
2 (a couple)₹41,000₹82,000Plan for 2
4 people₹32,500₹1,30,000Plan for 4
6 people₹27,000₹1,62,000Plan for 6

3, 5, 7 or more travellers? Ask us for the price for your group.

Your price covers

  • 6 nightsHotels, Homestays
  • MealsDaily breakfast
  • Private carDriver, fuel, tolls and parking
  • Pick-up and dropGuwahati Airport (GAU)

What changes the price

Your travel dates (festival and peak weeks cost more), how many of you travel, the car you choose and the hotels you pick. We confirm the exact price on WhatsApp before you pay.

How booking works

  1. 1Message us on WhatsApp or ask for a call.
  2. 2We talk it through with you by phone or WhatsApp and share the route, dates, price and what is included.
  3. 3If you like it, pay by UPI or by scanning our QR code.
  4. 4Once your payment reaches us, you are booked. We send hotels, transport and permits in writing before you travel.

Good to know

Things to know
  • The Double Decker Root Bridge trek involves ~3,500 steep stone steps down and back; wear sturdy shoes and carry water; not suitable for guests with knee or mobility issues.
  • Cherrapunji receives heavy rainfall June–September; trails to the root bridge can be slippery, October to April is the recommended window for the trek.
  • The Mawlynnong–Dawki day (Day 5) is long; an early 6:00–6:30 AM start is essential.
  • Best time to visit: October to May for clear skies and safe trekking; June–September for dramatic waterfall volumes.
Getting there
  • The trip starts and ends at Guwahati Airport (GAU). Flights and trains are not included, so you can book the fare that suits you; we fit the first and last day around your times.
Booking
  • Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size.
  • We send the written itinerary and price, with your hotels and homestays named.
  • You book with a deposit by bank transfer; the balance is due before you travel.

Who looks after you

Your driver from the region, through partners we know on the ground, and our team on WhatsApp the whole way.

One number, before and during the trip

+91 90360 21836

WhatsApp or call. One team answers it, so you never chase a driver's number.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Complete Meghalaya cost per person?

₹41,000 per person for 2 travellers, ₹32,500 for 4 and ₹27,000 for 6. The price covers your stays, the private car and driver, and pick-up and drop at Guwahati Airport (GAU); the full list of what is and is not included is on this page.

When is the best time to visit Meghalaya for this 7-day itinerary?

October to May is strongly recommended, especially if the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek is on your agenda. The stone steps at Nongriat become extremely slippery during monsoon (June–September), making the descent genuinely hazardous. October to April also gives you the clearest skies for Laitlum Canyon photography and the most transparent water at Dawki. Late September, when the rains are easing but Cherrapunji waterfalls still roar, is a compelling window.

How do I get to Meghalaya, and where does this package begin?

This package begins with a pickup from Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station on day one. Guwahati is connected by direct flights from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. From the airport, it is roughly 118 km to Shillong, a three-to-three-and-a-half-hour drive via NH-6 with a scenic stop at Umiam Lake. All ground transport from that point onwards is covered.

How difficult is the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek, and who should skip it?

The trek to Nongriat village involves approximately 3,500 stone steps descending steeply through dense subtropical rainforest, followed by the same ascent on the way back, a total round trip of four to five hours. It is rated moderate to challenging. Travellers with knee problems, hip replacements, serious cardiac conditions, or limited mobility should avoid this trek. Sturdy closed-toe shoes, at least two litres of water, and a local guide are strongly advised.

What makes the Umngot River at Dawki special, and what will I do there?

The Umngot River at Dawki is one of India's clearest rivers, the water is so transparent that boats appear to float in thin air above the visible sandy riverbed. A boat ride on the river is included in your package. The best visibility is between October and April, before monsoon runoff clouds the water. Dawki sits on the India–Bangladesh border, and the crossing checkpoint adds a distinctive atmosphere to the visit.

What does the package price include, and what should I budget for separately?

Included: six nights accommodation with daily breakfast, Guwahati airport pickup and drop-off, all sightseeing and transfers by private vehicle, and a Dawki boat ride. Not included: flights, lunches and dinners, monument and cave entry fees, a local trek guide for Nongriat (recommended; approximately ₹600–800 per group), and travel insurance.

How do I book this Meghalaya package, and how far in advance?

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90360 21836 with your dates and group size. We answer your questions first, then confirm your seats with a deposit by bank transfer. For most dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable. No permits are needed for Indian nationals visiting Meghalaya, and we plan the Double Decker trek day around your group's fitness.

What travellers say

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