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Private trip · Meghalaya · Classic route

Meghalaya Highlands

  • 5N / 6D
  • Pick-up: Guwahati Airport (GAU)
  • Private car · your dates

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Overview

Your Meghalaya tour package begins the moment you step out of Guwahati Airport, a private vehicle whisks you along NH-6, past the glittering expanse of Umiam Lake, and into the cool, cloud-laced highlands of Shillong. Over five nights and six days, you move through a landscape that earns every superlative thrown at it. In Shillong, Ward's Lake and the Don Bosco Museum anchor a morning before Elephant Falls and the city's live-music cafes fill the evening.

Route

Shillong 2N → Cherrapunji 2N → Shillong 1N

Starts and ends at Guwahati Airport (GAU).

Day by day

6 days · Guwahati · Shillong · Cherrapunji · Mawlynnong · Dawki

    • Pick-up from Guwahati Airport (GAU) and transfer to Shillong (~118 km, 3–3.5 hrs via NH-6)
    • Stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani) viewpoint en route
    • Check in to hotel and freshen up
    • Evening stroll through Police Bazaar, Shillong's vibrant commercial hub
    Night in Shillong
    • Ward's Lake, a tranquil horseshoe-shaped artificial lake in the heart of the city
    • Don Bosco Museum, Asia's largest museum of indigenous northeastern cultures, spanning 16 galleries
    • Elephant Falls, three-tiered waterfall tucked into lush forest
    • Shillong Peak, the highest point overlooking the city with panoramic views over the Assam plains
    • Evening at leisure; try momos and jadoh at a local restaurant
    Night in Shillong
    • Scenic drive to Cherrapunji/Sohra (~54 km, 1.5–2 hrs) with a stop at Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
    • Nohkalikai Falls, India's highest plunge waterfall at 340 m, cascading into a vivid green pool
    • Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls), seven-segmented 300 m cascade
    • Mawsmai Cave, illuminated limestone cave with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites
    • Eco Park, orchid greenhouse and views over the Bangladesh plains
    Night in Cherrapunji
    • Early morning drive to Mawlynnong (~110 km, 2.5–3 hrs)
    • Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village; bamboo-lined lanes and elevated bamboo skywalk for treetop valley views
    • Riwai Living Root Bridge (~2 km from Mawlynnong), a single-decker 300-year-old bridge grown from Ficus elastica roots
    • Drive to Dawki (~30 km, 1 hr) on the India–Bangladesh border
    • Boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River, boats appear to float on air above the sandy riverbed
    • Return to Cherrapunji for the night (~85 km, 2.5 hrs)
    Night in Cherrapunji
    • Morning visit to Dainthlen Falls, a powerful waterfall with a dramatic Khasi legend
    • Drive back to Shillong (~54 km, 1.5 hrs)
    • Afternoon free for shopping at Police Bazaar, Meghalaya honey, bamboo crafts, and Khasi shawls
    • Evening at leisure; enjoy live music at a Shillong café
    Night in Shillong
    • Morning check-out and drive to Guwahati Airport (~118 km, 3–3.5 hrs)
    • Drop-off at Guwahati Airport (GAU) for onward journey

What's included

Included

  • 5 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, and caves
  • Zipline at Mawkdok Valley (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • 5% GST on the trip price

Where you stay

Double sharing

  • 2 nights

    Shillong

  • 2 nights

    Cherrapunji

  • 1 night

    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)₹34,500₹69,000Plan for 2
4 people₹27,000₹1,08,000Plan for 4
6 people₹22,500₹1,35,000Plan for 6

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

Your price covers

  • 5 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
  • Cherrapunji receives heavy rainfall June–September; carry waterproof gear and expect lush but slippery trails.
  • The Mawlynnong–Dawki–Cherrapunji day (Day 4) is long (~10–12 hrs on road); an early 6:30 AM start is recommended.
  • Best time to visit: October to May for clear skies; June–September for dramatic waterfall flows.
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.

Our team in Bengaluru and the hills
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Questions about this trip

How much does the Meghalaya Highlands cost per person?

₹34,500 per person for 2 travellers, ₹27,000 for 4 and ₹22,500 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?

October to May is ideal for this Meghalaya tour package, skies are clear, waterfalls still run strong from stored monsoon water, and roads are safe. November to February brings crisp, cool days perfect for sightseeing and photography. June to September is monsoon season: Cherrapunji becomes dramatically lush and the falls are at full thunder, but heavy persistent rain can disrupt road travel and make trails slippery.

How do I reach Meghalaya, and where is the pickup point?

Your pickup is from Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station. From there, it is approximately 118 km to Shillong via NH-6, a scenic drive of around three to three-and-a-half hours with a stop at Umiam Lake along the way. Guwahati is well connected to all major Indian cities by air and train, making it the natural gateway. No additional transport booking is needed on your end, the private vehicle is included from day one.

Is the living root bridge trek in this package, and how difficult is it?

This 5-night package includes the Riwai Living Root Bridge near Mawlynnong, a single-decker, 300-year-old bridge grown from Ficus elastica roots, reached by a gentle 2 km walk from the village. It is suitable for most fitness levels. The more demanding Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek at Nongriat, involving roughly 3,500 steep stone steps, is part of the Complete Meghalaya (6N/7D) package instead.

What is the experience at Dawki and the Umngot River?

Dawki sits on the India–Bangladesh border where the Umngot River flows with extraordinary clarity, it is consistently ranked among India's cleanest rivers. A boat ride here is unlike anything else: the water is so transparent that your boat appears to hover in mid-air above the visible sandy riverbed below. The effect is best between October and April, before monsoon sediment clouds the water. A Dawki boat ride is included in this package.

What does the price include, and are there any permits required?

The price includes five nights of accommodation with breakfast, Guwahati airport pickup and drop-off, all transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle, and a Dawki boat ride. Flights, lunches, dinners, and monument entry fees are not included. No special Inner Line Permit is required for Indian nationals visiting Meghalaya. Your ClearEast coordinator remains on call throughout the trip.

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 Meghalaya dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable. No permits are needed for Indian nationals visiting Meghalaya.

What travellers say

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