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Meghalaya Root Bridges, Waterfalls and Dawki Group Trip
Meghalaya7 Days 6 Nightsgroup tour

Meghalaya Root Bridges, Waterfalls and Dawki Group Trip

Meghalaya Root Bridges, Waterfalls and Dawki Group Trip, photo 1
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Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Pickup

Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station

Drop

Guwahati Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

This group trip covers the best of Meghalaya over six nights, three in Shillong, two in Cherrapunji and one near Dawki. You see Shillong's lakes and waterfalls, stand above Laitlum Canyons, visit Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters Falls, and trek down to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat. The journey then moves towards the Bangladesh border, with a walk in Mawlynnong village and a boat ride on the clear Umngot river at Dawki. A trip captain travels with the group, and vegetarian and Jain meal options are available on request. The Nongriat trek is steep and takes most of a day, so this trip suits travellers with reasonable fitness. The drives are on winding hill roads, and we keep each day's programme modest.

  • Shillong's Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak and Ward's Lake
  • Views over Laitlum Canyons
  • Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters Falls near Cherrapunji
  • Trek to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat
  • Mawlynnong village and its nearby root bridge
  • Boat ride on the clear Umngot river at Dawki
  • Trip captain with the group and vegetarian and Jain meals on request

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati | Drive to Shillong
  • Arrive at Guwahati and meet your trip captain.
  • Drive to Shillong, about 100 km and around three hours, with a stop at Umiam Lake.
  • Check in at your hotel and relax after the journey.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
2Day 2: Shillong Sightseeing | Elephant Falls | Shillong Peak
  • After breakfast, visit Elephant Falls, a three-tiered waterfall in a forested gorge.
  • Continue to Shillong Peak for views over the hills and the city.
  • Spend the afternoon at Ward's Lake and in the Police Bazaar area.
  • Enjoy a free evening for cafes and shopping.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
3Day 3: Laitlum Canyons | Drive to Cherrapunji
  • After an early breakfast, visit Laitlum Canyons for views over layered green gorges.
  • Drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra), around two hours from Shillong.
  • Visit the Nohkalikai Falls viewpoint, one of India's tallest plunge waterfalls.
  • Check in and spend the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
4Day 4: Nongriat Root Bridge Trek | Seven Sisters Falls
  • Start early after breakfast and drive to Tyrna village, the trailhead for Nongriat.
  • Walk down the stone steps to the double-decker living root bridge, with time to rest and look around.
  • Climb back up at your own pace, accompanied by your trip captain and a local guide.
  • If time and weather allow, see Seven Sisters Falls and Mawsmai Cave.
  • Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
5Day 5: Mawlynnong Village | Dawki and the Umngot River
  • After breakfast, drive towards Mawlynnong, around three hours from Cherrapunji.
  • Walk through the village and to the nearby living root bridge.
  • Continue to Dawki for a boat ride on the Umngot river, subject to water conditions.
  • Walk to the suspension bridge and enjoy the river view near the border.
  • Overnight stay in Dawki or nearby.
6Day 6: Return to Shillong | Evening at Leisure
  • After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning by the river.
  • Drive back to Shillong, around three hours, with a lunch stop on the way.
  • Check in and spend the evening at the Police Bazaar or at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
7Day 7: Departure from Guwahati
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Drive to Guwahati, about three hours, for your onward flight or train.
  • Plan departures from the evening 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
  • 2 nights accommodation in Cherrapunji on twin sharing
  • 1 night accommodation in the Dawki area on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast
  • AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Local guide support for the Nongriat trek
  • Boat ride on the Umngot river at Dawki
  • Services of a trip captain throughout the tour
  • Vegetarian and Jain meal options on request, subject to availability
  • Assistance from our travel experts

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
  • Entry fees and activities not listed in the itinerary

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
  • Trekking poles, if you use them
  • Quick-dry clothing for the trek

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.
  • This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; we will inform you in advance if a departure needs to change. A trip captain accompanies the group.
  • The Nongriat trek has thousands of steps and takes most of a day; it is not suitable for guests with knee, heart or back problems, or for small children.
  • Departures between June and September are subject to monsoon conditions and may be rescheduled for safety. Boat rides on the Umngot depend on water levels.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.