Assam – Meghalaya Explorer
Living root bridges, the cleanest village in Asia, and crystal-clear river waters across the Khasi Hills.
Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Guwahati
About this journey
An unhurried week through the misty Khasi and Jaintia hills. You'll start in Guwahati on the Brahmaputra, then climb to Shillong's pine forests, descend into the gorges of Cherrapunji for the living root bridges, explore Mawlynnong (Asia's cleanest village), and end at the surreal blue waters of Dawki before heading home.
Highlights
- ◆Living Root Bridges trek
- ◆Dawki boat ride on Umngot river
- ◆Cherrapunji waterfalls circuit
- ◆Mawlynnong village walk
- ◆Kamakhya Temple sunrise
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Arrive Guwahati
Guwahati
Airport pickup, Kamakhya temple visit at sunset, Brahmaputra riverside dinner.
🏨 Vivanta Guwahati(hotel)dinner - Day2
Guwahati → Shillong
Shillong
Scenic drive to Shillong via Umiam lake. Evening at Police Bazaar.
🏨 Ri Kynjai Resort(hotel)breakfast - Day3
Shillong → Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji
Nohkalikai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sisters viewpoint.
🏨 Polo Orchid Resort(hotel)breakfastdinner - Day4
Living Root Bridges Trek
Nongriat
Full-day trek to the double-decker root bridge in Nongriat village.
🏨 Polo Orchid Resort(hotel)breakfastdinner - Day5
Mawlynnong & Dawki
Dawki
Asia's cleanest village, balancing rock, and boat ride on Umngot river.
🏨 Bamboo Resort Mawlynnong(homestay)breakfastdinner - Day6
Dawki → Guwahati
Guwahati
Return drive, free evening for shopping at Fancy Bazaar.
🏨 Vivanta Guwahati(hotel)breakfastdinner - Day7
Departure
Guwahati
Airport transfer.
breakfast
Inclusions
- ✓6 nights accommodation (mix of hotels & homestays)
- ✓All breakfasts + 4 dinners
- ✓Private AC vehicle with driver
- ✓All sightseeing per itinerary
- ✓Inner permits where applicable
Exclusions
- ✗Airfare to/from Guwahati
- ✗Lunches
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Entry fees not listed
- ✗Travel insurance
Optional add-ons
These activities can be added during the booking flow below.
Cliff jumping at Nongriat
Guided cliff jumping into natural pools.
Day 4
+₹1,500/pax
Kayaking at Dawki
1-hour kayak rental on Umngot river.
Day 5
+₹800/pax
Sohra zipline
Longest zipline in NE India.
Day 2
+₹1,200/pax