Meghalaya Weekend Escape: Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Pickup
Guwahati Airport (GAU)
Drop
Guwahati Airport (GAU)
Type
Short-haul
Overview & Highlights
This long-weekend trip fits the main sights of Meghalaya into four days, with all three nights in Shillong. You land at Guwahati, drive up to the hills, and use two full days for day trips to Cherrapunji and to Mawlynnong and Dawki. The days are long on the road, so the programme sticks to the headline sights. A trip captain travels with the group, and vegetarian and Jain meal options are available on request.
- Umiam Lake and Shillong's Ward's Lake
- Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and Seven Sisters Falls
- Mawlynnong village and its living root bridge
- Boat ride on the clear Umngot river at Dawki
- Three nights in one hotel in Shillong, with no packing and unpacking
- Trip captain with the group and vegetarian and Jain meals on request
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati | Drive to Shillong
- Arrive at Guwahati in the morning and meet your trip captain.
- Drive to Shillong, around three hours, with a stop at Umiam Lake.
- Check in at your hotel and visit Ward's Lake in the late afternoon.
- Stroll through the Police Bazaar in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Shillong.
2Day 2: Cherrapunji Day Trip | Waterfalls and Cave
- After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra), around two hours from Shillong.
- Visit the Nohkalikai Falls viewpoint and Mawsmai Cave.
- See Seven Sisters Falls, subject to weather and visibility.
- Return to Shillong in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Shillong.
3Day 3: Mawlynnong | Dawki and the Umngot River
- After an early breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong, around three hours from Shillong.
- 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.
- Return to Shillong, arriving in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Shillong.
4Day 4: Elephant Falls | Departure from Guwahati
- After breakfast, visit Elephant Falls, a three-tiered waterfall near Shillong.
- Check out and drive to Guwahati, around three hours.
- Arrive at Guwahati airport or railway station for your late departure.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Shillong on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Boat ride on the Umngot river at Dawki
- Entry to the sights listed in the itinerary
- 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
Notes
- Weekend trips are short, so flights or trains should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Transport to and from the destination is not included, and we do not book flights or trains unless asked.
- 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.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.