Meghalaya
Meghalaya
Root bridges, a clear river and the wettest hills in India.
5–6 DaysBest time · September to May; wettest from June to AugustFrom ₹23,000 per person
Why visit
Cherrapunji, Dawki and Mawlynnong all sit within day-trip range of Shillong, so a single base covers a living root bridge, the clearest river in the state and one of the wettest places on earth without changing hotels more than once.
- The double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat
- Dawki river, near the Bangladesh border
- Nohkalikai Falls and the Mawsmai limestone caves at Cherrapunji
- Mawlynnong village
- Ward’s Lake and Police Bazar in Shillong
Places covered
ShillongCherrapunjiDawkiMawlynnong
Suggested itinerary
- Day1
Arrive Guwahati
Drive to Shillong; evening at Ward’s Lake and Police Bazar.
- Day2
Cherrapunji
Nohkalikai Falls and the Mawsmai caves, then the Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint.
- Day3
Nongriat root bridge
Trek down to the double-decker living root bridge and back up.
- Day4
Dawki and Mawlynnong
Dawki river in the morning, Mawlynnong village in the afternoon, return to Shillong.
- Day5
Depart
Elephant Falls, then transfer to Guwahati.
Package includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Assistance with the Nongriat root bridge trek guide
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
Not included
- Travel to and from Guwahati
- Boat charges at Dawki river
- Entry fees at falls and caves
- Personal expenses and tips
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