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Name: Meghalaya tour package — 5N/6D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: meghalaya
Price: 9 INR
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Rating: 4.8 (427 reviews)

Living root bridges, Cherrapunji waterfalls and the glass-clear Umngot at Dawki

4.8427 reviews
5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
India, Meghalaya
moderate pace
Great for friends, couples, solo

Destinations: Shillong → Cherrapunji (Sohra) → Nongriat → Dawki → Mawlynnong

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Overview

About this Meghalaya trip

Meghalaya is the Northeast at its most cinematic — clouds drifting below you on the Khasi plateau, waterfalls pouring off cliffs at Sohra, and rivers so clear that boats seem to float on air. This six-day trip includes the 3,500-step trek to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat, a boat on the Umngot river at Dawki, the tidy village of Mawlynnong and an evening in Shillong's music-loving Police Bazaar.

Trek to the double-decker root bridge, boat on the clear Umngot at Dawki and stand above Nohkalikai Falls.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels & hill resorts
Transport: Private Innova or SUV with Khasi driver
Best time: October to April; monsoon (June to September) for roaring waterfalls
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Meghalaya?

Double-decker living root bridge trek at Nongriat
Boating on the crystal-clear Umngot at Dawki
Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters and Krang Suri falls
Mawlynnong, one of Asia's cleanest villages
Mawsmai limestone cave walk
Khasi food — jadoh, dohneiiong and tungrymbai

Trip highlights

Double-decker root bridge
Dawki river
Nohkalikai Falls
Mawlynnong
Umiam Lake
Laitlum Canyons

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Meghalaya

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Guwahati airport
- Drive to Shillong (approx. 3 hours) with a stop at Umiam Lake
- Evening at Police Bazaar
- Overnight in Shillong
D2
- Drive to Sohra via Mawkdok Dympep valley viewpoint
- Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall
- Mawsmai Cave and Seven Sisters Falls
- Overnight in Cherrapunji
D3
- Early start to Tyrna village
- Descend approx. 3,500 steps to the double-decker living root bridge
- Swim in the natural pools at Rainbow Falls (fit trekkers)
- Climb back and rest at Cherrapunji
D4
- Drive to Dawki on the Bangladesh border
- Boat ride on the glass-clear Umngot river (best November–April)
- Mawlynnong village and the Riwai single-decker root bridge
- Return to Shillong
D5
- Laitlum Canyons at sunrise
- Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak (subject to access)
- Don Bosco Museum of indigenous cultures
- Café hopping in Laitumkhrah
D6
- Drive back to Guwahati
- Kamakhya Temple darshan if time permits
- Drop at Guwahati airport

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Shillong
2 nights in a resort in Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP)
Private Innova/SUV with local driver from Guwahati to Guwahati
Local guide for the Nongriat trek
Dawki boat ride
Toll, parking and driver allowances

Not included

Flights to and from Guwahati
Entry fees at falls, caves and villages (₹20–₹100 each)
Kamakhya VIP darshan tickets
Lunches
Porter charges on the trek
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels & hill resorts

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private Innova or SUV with Khasi driver

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Guwahati to Shillong · Shillong to Cherrapunji · Nongriat Root Bridge Trek · Dawki & Mawlynnong · Shillong & Laitlum · Kamakhya & Departure

Route

Route map

8 stops from start to finish

GuwahatiStart
2ShillongStop 2
3CherrapunjiStop 3
4NongriatStop 4
5DawkiStop 5
6MawlynnongStop 6
7ShillongStop 7
GuwahatiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to April; monsoon (June to September) for roaring waterfalls

Things to carry

Good trekking shoes or sports shoes with grip
Rain jacket or poncho (any month)
Quick-dry clothes and a spare set for the trek
Light fleece for Shillong evenings
Insect repellent
Small daypack and water bottle
Cash — card acceptance is limited outside Shillong

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How tough is the Nongriat trek?

About 3,500 steep steps down and back up, roughly 4–5 hours round trip. It suits anyone of average fitness. If you'd prefer, we can swap it for the easier Riwai root bridge at Mawlynnong.

When is the Dawki river clear?

From November to April the Umngot is famously transparent. In the monsoon it turns muddy and boating may be suspended.

Do Indians need a permit for Meghalaya?

No Inner Line Permit is needed for tourists in Meghalaya. Carry your photo ID, as hotels and some checkposts ask for it.

Is Meghalaya good with kids?

Yes, for ages 6 and up. Skip the Nongriat trek with younger kids and do the Mawlynnong root bridge and caves instead.

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7–14 days before	50% refund
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