Meghalaya Tour – Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki & Jowai

Day 1

Arrival in Guwahati and Transfer to Shillong
Distance: 100 km | Travel Time: 3-4 hours

Highlights:
▸ Early morning pickup from Guwahati Airport / Guwahati Railway Station. (Pick up time between 8 am – 10 am)
▸ Book your flight / train that arrives before 9 am. If necessary, reach one day prior to the tour start date.

In Shillong, explore:
▸ En route, visit the beautiful Umiam Lake.
▸ Visit Ward’s Lake.
Stay: Overnight in Shillong.

Day 2

Shillong to Cherrapunji
Distance: 54 km | Travel Time: 2-3 hours

Highlights:
▸ Depart for Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth.

Visit:
▸ Garden of Caves – A nature lover’s delight with unique rock formations.
▸ Lyngksiar Falls & Prut Falls – Enjoy activities like swimming.
▸ Visit Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls) – Majestic seven-segmented waterfalls.
▸ Mawsmai Caves – Limestone caves with fascinating stalactites and stalagmites.
▸ Nohkalikai Falls – The tallest plunge waterfall in India.
Stay: Overnight in Cherrapunji.

Day 3

Trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge & Rainbow Falls
Trek Distance: 10 km (Approx) | Trek Time: 6-7 hours

Highlights:
▸ Trek to Single Root Bridge, Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Blue Lagoon & Rainbow Falls.
▸ Experience the marvel of bioengineering and the lush jungle surroundings.

Stay: Overnight in Cherrapunji.

Day 4

Cherrapunji to Dawki via Mawlynnong
Distance: 81 km | Travel Time: 2-3 hours

Highlights:
▸ Visit Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia.
▸ Stop by Dawki to visit the India-Bangladesh border.
▸ Boating in the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River. (Extra charges needed to be paid for activities).
▸ Visit Schnongpedang – A hidden gem near Dawki.
Stay: Overnight in Dawki / Mawlynnong / Pongtung.

Day 5

Dawki to Jowai, then Shillong
Distance: 120 km (Dawki to Jowai to Shillong) | Travel Time: 7-8 hours

Highlights:
▸ Visit Phe Phe Falls, another hidden gem in Jowai.
▸ Short hike to Krang Suri Falls, known for its turquoise waters and scenic beauty.
▸ Drive back to Shillong for a relaxed evening.
Stay: Overnight in Shillong.

Day 6

Shillong to Guwahati
Distance: 100 km | Travel Time: 3-4 hours

Highlights:
▸ Visit Laitlum Canyon – 1 to 1.5 hour drive from Shillong.
▸ Drop at Guwahati Airport / Guwahati Railway Station for departure.
▸ Drop Time: Late afternoon or evening between 4 pm – 6 pm.