Available Dates
To be announced
Plan Format
Detailed daily itinerary
Prepared For
Onlitrip travelers
About this tour
Meghalaya gets more rain than almost anywhere on earth. In monsoon the waterfalls are at full power, the forests are an impossible green and the clouds sit so low you drive through them. On this trip we fly together from Delhi to Guwahati, drive into the hills, spend four nights across Shillong and Cherrapunji, and cover the corners of Meghalaya that most tourists either rush through or miss entirely. A boat ride on a river so clear the boat appears to float in mid-air. A village that has been Asia’s cleanest for decades. Waterfalls that drop 340 metres off a plateau. A sacred forest untouched for centuries. All strangers, friends and couples welcome.
Quick info
Available Dates: To be announced
Day by day plan
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Delhi to Guwahati to Shillong
- 05:30 AM Group assembles at Delhi Airport, Terminal 2. Onlitrip trip captain will be at the gate.
- 07:00 AM Flight departs Delhi to Guwahati. Approx 2 hours.
- 09:15 AM Arrive Guwahati Airport. Group meets at arrival exit.
- 10:00 AM Depart for Shillong by private vehicle. 100km, approx 3 hours.
- En route stop at Umiam Lake. 20 min.
- 01:30 PM Arrive Shillong, check in to hotel.
- 03:00 PM Police Bazaar walk. Local food, Khasi handicrafts, music culture.
- 06:00 PM Shillong Peak viewpoint at dusk.
- Dinner at hotel.
Day 2
Cherrapunji - Waterfalls and Caves
- 08:00 AM Breakfast, depart for Cherrapunji. 55km, 1.5 hours through cloud forest.
- 10:00 AM Nohkalikai Falls. India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres. Single sheet of water into a turquoise pool below.
- 11:30 AM Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint. Seven streams falling parallel. Monsoon-only view at full power.
- 01:00 PM Mawsmai Cave. Limestone formations, narrow passages. 45 min.
- 02:30 PM Lunch near Cherrapunji.
- 04:00 PM Eco Park viewpoint. Bangladesh plains visible on clear days.
- Check in Cherrapunji. Dinner and rest.
Day 3
Double Decker Root Bridge and Laitlum Canyon
- 07:00 AM Breakfast. Early start.
- 08:00 AM Nongriat trek. 3,500 steps down through rainforest to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Two bridges stacked, grown over centuries from rubber tree roots. 3 to 4 hours round trip. This is the centrepiece of the trip.
- 01:00 PM Back at base. Lunch and rest.
- 03:30 PM Laitlum Canyon. Hidden from tourist circuit. Raw cliffs, deep valleys, wind and silence.
- 06:00 PM Back at hotel. Dinner. Bonfire if weather allows.
Day 4
Dawki River and Mawlynnong
- 08:00 AM Breakfast, check out.
- 09:00 AM Drive to Dawki. 80km, 2.5 hours.
- 11:30 AM Umngot River boat ride. Water so clear the riverbed is visible below. The boat appears to float in mid-air. Most people go quiet within minutes.
- 01:00 PM Lunch at Dawki riverside.
- 02:30 PM Mawlynnong. Asia's cleanest village. Flower-lined paths, bamboo dustbins, Sky View Tower with Bangladesh plains view.
- 04:30 PM Living Root Bridge inside Mawlynnong village.
- 06:00 PM Drive back to Shillong for final night. 2 hours.
- Dinner together. Last night.
Day 5
Mawphlang Sacred Forest and Fly Home
- 07:00 AM Breakfast, check out.
- 08:30 AM Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Ancient community-protected forest. Nothing removed, not a leaf, not a stone. Local guide walks the group through.
- 10:30 AM Depart for Guwahati. 100km, 3 hours.
- 02:00 PM Arrive Guwahati Airport.
- 04:00 PM Flight departs Guwahati to Delhi.
- 06:15 PM Arrive Delhi.
What's included
- Return flights Delhi to Guwahati and back, economy class, group booking
- Airport pickup and drop at Guwahati
- breakfast and dinners
- Nongriat trek entry fee
- Dawki boat ride charges
- Private vehicle with driver for all 5 days in Meghalaya
- 4 nights stay - 2 nights Shillong, 2 nights Cherrapunji
- 4 breakfasts
- Double Decker Root Bridge trek with local guide
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest walk with local guide
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- Tolls, parking and driver charges
- Trip captain throughout
Not included
- Personal spends and shopping
- 5% GST on total amount
- Anything not mentioned above
Things to carry
- Valid ID - Aadhaar or Passport, mandatory for flight
- Rain jacket or poncho, mandatory
- Waterproof trekking shoes with grip
- Quick dry clothes, everything gets wet here
- Small dry bag for phone and camera
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Cash, ATMs limited outside Shillong
- Personal medicines
- Motion sickness tablet for winding hill roads
Important notes
- All strangers, friends and couples welcome. Solo travellers are our most common guests.
- Rooms shared with same gender unless twin or single room booked
- Nongriat trek involves 3,500 steps. Moderate fitness needed. Waterproof shoes mandatory.
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest rules are strict. Nothing to be removed or disturbed.
- Group flies together. Be at Delhi Airport Terminal 2 by 05:30 AM on Day 1. Flight will not wait.
- Monsoon weather may slow road travel. Flexibility appreciated.
- Seat confirmed only after advance payment.
- Be at Delhi Airport Terminal 2 by 05:30 AM on Day 1. No exceptions.
- Nongriat trek is 3 to 4 hours and is mandatory. If you cannot trek, contact us before booking.
- Follow trip captain at airport and throughout the trip.
- No rude or unsafe behaviour, no littering.
- Organiser not responsible for lost personal items.
- Flight timings may vary. Final timings shared after booking confirmed.
- Itinerary may shift slightly due to weather or road conditions.
Meeting points
- Delhi Airport, Terminal 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the price include flights? | Yes. Return flights Delhi to Guwahati are included. Group flies together. You just need to be at Delhi Airport Terminal 2 by 05:30 AM on Day 1.
Is Meghalaya good in monsoon? | Monsoon is the best time. Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters waterfalls are at full power only June to September. Some road delays are possible but manageable.
Can I join solo? | Yes. Most people come alone. You will know everyone by Day 2.
Are couples allowed? | Yes. All welcome.
What is the group size? | Maximum 20 people. Always.
Is the Nongriat trek difficult? | 3,500 steps down and back up. 3 to 4 hours. Moderate fitness needed. Waterproof grip shoes mandatory, not optional.
How much cash should I carry? | Rs 3,000 to 4,000 covers lunches, dinners, boat ride, entry fees and shopping across 5 days.
Is there network in Meghalaya? | Jio and Airtel work in Shillong and Cherrapunji. Signal drops at Dawki, Mawlynnong and on the Nongriat trek. Download offline maps before leaving Shillong.
What kind of stay? | Proper hotels with mountain views and hot water. No cheap stays. That is our standard.
What if the flight gets cancelled or delayed? | We will coordinate rebooking for the group. Situations beyond our control are handled collectively. Travel insurance recommended.