Northeast — Meghalaya, Abode of Clouds

The Story

Overview

Waterfalls taller than skyscrapers, bridges grown from living roots, Asia's cleanest village and a river so clear the boats look like they're floating on air — Meghalaya is the Northeast at its most magical.

✦ Umngot river boating at Dawki✦ Nohkalikai Falls✦ Mawlynnong — Asia's cleanest village✦ Single-decker root bridge trek

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Gallery

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Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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Day 1 — Guwahati to Shillong

Scenic drive with a photo stop at Umiam Lake. Evening at Police Bazar and Shillong's café scene.

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Day 2 — Shillong Local

Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak viewpoint, Don Bosco Museum and Ward's Lake.

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Day 3 — Cherrapunji (Sohra)

Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Mawsmai limestone caves and Eco Park viewpoints.

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Day 4 — Dawki & Mawlynnong

Boat on the crystal Umngot river at Dawki, then Mawlynnong village and its sky-view bamboo towers.

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Day 5 — Root Bridge Trek

Guided trek to the living root bridges of Nongriat or Riwai, with natural pools for a dip.

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Day 6 — Departure via Guwahati

Drive back to Guwahati; optional Kamakhya Temple darshan before your flight.

Where You'll Sleep

Hotel Options

Standard Hotel Barbareek & Sohra Plaza or similar

Comfortable 3-star stays

Deluxe Polo Orchid Resort Cherrapunji or similar

Cliff-edge resort facing the falls country

Luxury Courtyard Shillong & premium eco-resorts or similar

Best available premium stays in the region

The Logistics

Meals, Transfers & Sightseeing

Meals

Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan) at the hotel, with packed refreshments on excursion days.

Transfers

All transfers in a private AC sedan for couples; Innova Crysta or similar for families and groups.

Sightseeing

Umiam Lake · Elephant Falls & Shillong Peak · Nohkalikai & Seven Sisters Falls · Mawsmai Caves · Dawki river boating · Living root bridges

Full Transparency

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓ What's Included

Accommodation in handpicked hotels on twin-sharing basis
Daily breakfast plus dinners as mentioned in the meal plan
All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle
Experienced local driver-cum-guide with tolls, parking and fuel
All currently applicable hotel and road taxes
24/7 on-trip assistance from the Legacy Global concierge desk

✕ Not Included

Airfare / rail fare to and from the starting point (unless stated)
Lunches, snacks, beverages and personal expenses
Adventure activities, entry fees or rides not listed in inclusions
Travel insurance for domestic packages
GST at 5% on the total package cost
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions