About this North East Tour
The key highlights in a neat five days
A well-balanced five-day Meghalaya trip. See the best of Shillong, spend a full day among the waterfalls and caves of Cherrapunji, and visit Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong along with the crystal-clear river at Dawki.
Just enough time to hit the headline sights without rushing - our most popular medium-length Meghalaya package.
Trip Highlights
Waterfalls, a clean village and a clear river
Nohkalikai - India's tallest plunge fall
Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong
The crystal Umngot river at Dawki
Mawsmai cave & Seven Sisters falls
Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls
The Riwai living root bridge
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five days across Shillong, Cherrapunji and the villages
- Arrive at Guwahati; drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake.
- Evening at Police Bazaar.
- Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls and Ward's Lake.
- Don Bosco Museum and the Cathedral.
- Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Mawsmai Cave.
- Eco Park and the Thangkharang viewpoints.
- Umngot river boating at Dawki.
- Mawlynnong village, bamboo skywalk and the Riwai root bridge; return to Shillong.
- Drive to Guwahati for your onward flight.
- Optional Kamakhya temple stop.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers (Guwahati/Shillong)
- 4 nights hotel/homestay stay (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
Yes - Day 4 is a full day to Dawki for the crystal-clear Umngot river and to Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village, with the Riwai living root bridge. It covers all the headline sights.
It is the longest day of the trip, as both are near the Bangladesh border a couple of hours from Shillong. We start early to make the most of the light and the clear river.
This 5-day trip adds the Dawki river and Mawlynnong village (and a Cherrapunji overnight), which the 4-day weekend does not fully cover. It is the better choice if you want Meghalaya's iconic river and village.
Yes - the Riwai living root bridge near Mawlynnong is a short, easy walk, unlike the strenuous Nongriat double-decker trek. It is included on the Mawlynnong day.
In the dry season the Umngot river is astonishingly clear - boats seem to hover above the riverbed. Clarity is best from late autumn to spring and in the early morning before the water is stirred.
Comfortable hotels in Shillong and a night in Cherrapunji, all clean and well-located. We can arrange homestays or upgrades on request.
Meghalaya is one of the rainiest places on earth, so brief showers can occur even October-May. We plan mornings for the key sights and you should carry an umbrella or poncho.
Yes - we can upgrade to romantic stays and add couple touches. We also offer a dedicated Meghalaya honeymoon package with a gentler, more private pace.
