About this North East Tour
Rhinos, root bridges and rainforest falls
A nature-lover's North-East tour that leads with wildlife. Begin with Kaziranga's rhino and elephant safaris, then head into Meghalaya for the waterfalls and caves of Cherrapunji, a living root bridge, the crystal Umngot river at Dawki and the sights of Shillong.
Safaris, forests, falls and a clear river - a superb blend of Assam's wildlife and Meghalaya's green wonders.
Trip Highlights
Safaris, waterfalls, root bridges and a clear river
Rhino & elephant safaris at Kaziranga
A living root bridge walk
Nohkalikai & Cherrapunji falls
The crystal Umngot river at Dawki
Mawsmai cave & Eco Park
Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Eight days of wildlife and nature
- Arrive at Guwahati; drive to Kaziranga National Park.
- Evening safari briefing.
- Dawn elephant-back safari for rhinos.
- Afternoon jeep safari across the grasslands.
- Drive to Shillong via Guwahati and Umiam Lake.
- Evening at Police Bazaar.
- Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls en route.
- Cherrapunji - Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters and Mawsmai Cave.
- Walk to a living root bridge (easy option or the Nongriat trek).
- Wei Sawdong falls and Arwah cave.
- Umngot river boating at Dawki.
- Mawlynnong village and the Riwai root bridge.
- Drive to Guwahati.
- Optional Kamakhya temple or Brahmaputra sunset cruise.
- Transfer to Guwahati airport for your onward flight.
- Wildlife and waterfalls - a perfect nature trip.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers (Guwahati/Shillong)
- 7 nights hotel/homestay stay (Assam & Meghalaya)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Air/train fare to Guwahati
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Boat rides, entry tickets & activity charges
- Camera fees & optional experiences
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Rain-forest holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Best Time: October–May is ideal, with clear skies and pleasant weather. June–September is the monsoon — Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are the wettest places on earth — when waterfalls are at their fullest but rain is heavy.
How to Reach: Fly into Guwahati (Assam), the gateway to the North East; Shillong is about a 3-hour scenic drive. Shillong also has a small airport at Umroi. We handle all transfers.
Weather: Carry rain protection year-round — showers can pop up even outside the monsoon. Mornings are best for boating and waterfalls before clouds build.
Money & Network: ATMs are reliable in Shillong and Guwahati; carry cash for villages, boats and entry fees. Mobile network is patchy in remote valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
This version leads with wildlife (Kaziranga first) and adds a dedicated living-root-bridge walk in Cherrapunji, giving it a stronger nature-and-forest focus. The other combo starts with Guwahati/Kamakhya and is more culture-plus-wildlife.
Yes - on the root-bridge day you can opt for the short, easy Riwai-style bridge or the strenuous Nongriat double-decker trek (about 3,500 steps each way). Tell us your preference and fitness and we will plan accordingly.
Very high - Kaziranga has the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, and sightings on the elephant and jeep safaris are common in the open grasslands, along with deer, wild buffalo and abundant birds.
Roughly November to April; it closes in the monsoon (mid-May to October) due to Brahmaputra flooding. We schedule this tour within the open, dry season for the best wildlife viewing.
Moderate - safaris and waterfall viewpoints are easy, and only the optional Nongriat trek is strenuous. If you skip the full trek, the tour is comfortable for most fitness levels.
No travel permit is needed for Assam or Meghalaya, just a photo ID. Kaziranga's safari and park permits are arranged by us as part of the package.
Excellent - Kaziranga's wildlife, Cherrapunji's waterfalls, the root bridges and the glassy Dawki river offer superb, varied photography. We build in golden-hour timing where possible.
Yes - a Tawang/Dirang extension in Arunachal or a Majuli river-island add-on works well. We offer grand North-East combos; just tell us your available days.
