Overview
An 8-day deep dive into Meghalaya beyond the usual Shillong-Cherrapunjee loop, taking in Jowai, the Indo-Bangla border at Dawki, Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong, the living root bridges, Cherrapunjee's waterfalls and caves, and an overnight stay in the whistling village of Kongthong. Total package cost is Rs 66,500 for a group of 2, based on hotel availability.
Highlights
- Umiam Lake and Don Bosco Museum in Shillong
- Laitlum Canyons and Krang Suri Falls near Jowai
- Dawki River and the Indo-Bangla border
- Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia, and its living root bridge
- Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sister Falls and Arwah Caves in Cherrapunjee
- Overnight in Kongthong, the whistling village
- Mawphlang Sacred Grove and Mawjymbuin Cave
Day-Wise Itinerary
Guwahati to Shillong
Pickup from Jorabat and drive to Shillong. Enjoy a jeep safari, and visit Umiam Lake and the Don Bosco Museum. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Shillong to Dawki via Jowai
Drive via Jowai to Dawki, visiting the Laitlum Canyons, Krang Suri Falls (or Phi Phi Falls) and the Indo-Bangla border.
Dawki to Cherrapunjee via Mawlynnong
Visit the Dawki River, explore Mawlynnong (the cleanest village in Asia), the living root bridge and Balancing Rock, and the Mawkdok View Point en route to Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunjee Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing around Cherrapunjee — Nohkalikai Falls, Lyngksiar Falls, Seven Sister Falls, Arwah Caves and Wei Sawdong. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunjee to Kongthong
Drive to Kongthong village via the Garden of Caves and Rahlyngkiew Bridge. Explore Kongthong and interact with locals at this whistling village. Overnight stay at Kongthong.
Kongthong to Shillong
Drive back to Shillong, visiting Shillong Peak, the Golf Link and Wards Lake, and exploring Police Bazar and its cafes.
Shillong to Mawlyngbna and Back
Day trip to Mawlyngbna, visiting the Mawphlang Sacred Grove, Mawjymbuin Cave, Umkhakoi Lake and Split Rock, before returning to Shillong.
Departure
Post breakfast, leave from the stay to Guwahati/Shillong for the departure flight, depending on flight timing.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotels: Hotel stays with complimentary breakfast throughout
- Meals: Complimentary breakfast at all hotels
- Transfers: Dzire for all 8 days, pickup from Jorabat; toll included
- Sightseeing: All sightseeing as per itinerary
- Activities: Jeep safari on Day 1
- Driver food and overnight charges included
- Guided on-call support throughout the trip
What's Excluded
- Flights: Internal airfare not included
- Insurance: Travel insurance not included
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone calls and table drinks
- Entry fees
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities
- Cost arising from natural calamities, road blockage or political disturbances (strikes)
- 30% advance payment required to confirm booking, balance due after the first night's check-in
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