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Meghalaya Family Holiday: Shillong and Cherrapunji at an Easy Pace
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Meghalaya Family Holiday: Shillong and Cherrapunji at an Easy Pace

Meghalaya Family Holiday: Shillong and Cherrapunji at an Easy Pace, photo 1
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Duration

5 Days 4 Nights

Pickup

Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station

Drop

Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

The Family Holiday keeps the driving short and the days balanced, so children and grandparents can enjoy the hills together. You spend two nights in Shillong, one in Cherrapunji and a final night back in Shillong. The programme sticks to easy sights: Elephant Falls, Ward's Lake, Mawsmai Cave and Nohkalikai Falls, with a stop at Umiam Lake on the way. Steep treks such as Nongriat are left out. Mawlynnong, Dawki and a Kaziranga extension can be added on request.

  • Umiam Lake and Ward's Lake
  • Elephant Falls near Shillong
  • Mawsmai Cave and Nohkalikai Falls near Cherrapunji
  • Short drives and flexible days, with no long treks
  • Private car throughout

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati | Drive to Shillong
  • Arrive at Guwahati, where your driver is waiting.
  • Drive to Shillong, around three hours, with a stop at Umiam Lake.
  • Check in and rest at your hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
2Day 2: Elephant Falls | Ward's Lake
  • After a relaxed breakfast, visit Elephant Falls.
  • Spend the afternoon at Ward's Lake and the Police Bazaar.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
3Day 3: Cherrapunji | Mawsmai Cave and Nohkalikai Falls
  • After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra), around two hours from Shillong.
  • Visit Mawsmai Cave, the Nohkalikai Falls viewpoint and Seven Sisters Falls.
  • Check in and spend the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
4Day 4: Return to Shillong | Free Evening
  • After breakfast, drive back to Shillong, around two hours.
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure or shopping.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
5Day 5: Departure from Guwahati
  • After breakfast, check out and drive to Guwahati, around three hours.
  • Plan departures from the afternoon onwards to allow for road delays.

Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Shillong on twin sharing
  • 1 night accommodation in Cherrapunji on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Assistance from our travel experts
  • Entry tickets to the sights listed in the itinerary, where applicable

Exclusions

  • Flights or trains to and from Guwahati
  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
  • Camera fees and optional activities such as kayaking, snorkelling or camping
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • GST as applicable

Other Info

Must carry

  • Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
  • Train or flight tickets to and from Guwahati
  • Rain jacket or poncho and a small umbrella
  • Shoes with good grip for wet steps and viewpoints
  • Light woollens or a jacket for Shillong evenings
  • Cash in small notes
  • Personal medicines, insect repellent and sunscreen
  • Power bank and a torch

Notes

  • Carry a valid government photo ID such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID or driving licence. Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
  • The order of the itinerary may change due to weather, road or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
  • Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking. Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
  • Hill roads are winding. Guwahati to Shillong is about 100 km and takes around 3 hours, often longer in traffic or rain.
  • Meghalaya's monsoon runs from June to September with extremely heavy rain, landslides and road delays; treks, boating and viewpoints may be restricted or closed for safety.
  • Accommodation around Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong and Dawki is simpler than in Shillong, and hot water, power and mobile networks can be limited. Carry cash, as ATMs, cards and UPI may not work there.
  • Child and extra-bed policies vary by hotel; please share the ages of children at booking.
  • Mawlynnong and Dawki can be added as a long day trip, and Kaziranga as a 2-night extension; the park is usually open from about November to April.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.