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Shillong & Meghalaya Hills
Umiam Lake, waterfalls, hill views, markets and Khasi culture.
A longer North East journey combining waterfalls, wildlife, mountain roads and cultural experiences across three very different states.
Experience three completely different sides of the North East in one journey. Begin among the hills, waterfalls and caves of Meghalaya, continue into Assam for a Kaziranga wildlife experience, then head into Arunachal Pradesh for mountain roads, monasteries, high passes and the dramatic landscapes around Tawang.
*Starting price is indicative. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, safari selection, vehicle, permits and high-altitude excursions.
This trip is built around contrast.
Meghalaya gives you misty hills, caves, waterfalls and living-root-bridge landscapes. Assam adds Kaziranga’s grasslands and wildlife. Arunachal Pradesh takes the journey into the high Himalaya, with Dirang, Sela Pass and Tawang’s Buddhist culture.
This is not a slow, resort-style itinerary. It is a road journey where the drives are a major part of the experience.
Umiam Lake, waterfalls, hill views, markets and Khasi culture.
Explore waterfalls, caves and dramatic cliff landscapes.
Add a jeep safari in one of India’s best-known wildlife landscapes.
Use Dirang as a more comfortable mountain stop before the higher Tawang section.
Cross one of the most memorable high-altitude sections of the route.
Spend time around one of Arunachal Pradesh’s defining cultural landmarks.
Open each day to see the route, suggested sightseeing and overnight stay. The exact sequence can be adjusted around safari timing, weather, permits, mountain-road conditions and flight schedules.
Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the drive towards Shillong.
After breakfast, explore Shillong at an easy pace.
After breakfast, check out and head towards Cherrapunji / Sohra.
After breakfast, begin the long drive from Meghalaya into Assam towards Kaziranga. This is primarily a transfer day.
Start early for a jeep safari in Kaziranga, then return for breakfast, check out and begin the long road journey towards Dirang.
After breakfast, leave Dirang and continue towards Tawang through one of the most scenic drives in the itinerary.
After breakfast, spend the day around Tawang.
After breakfast, check out and start the long return journey.
After breakfast, begin the drive back towards Guwahati. This is another long transfer day.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Depending on departure time, selected Guwahati sightseeing may be added before transfer.
A relaxed introduction to Meghalaya.
The main nature-focused part of Meghalaya.
The strongest wildlife contrast in the itinerary.
A practical and scenic halt before Tawang.
The cultural and scenic climax of the route.
Breaks the long descent before Guwahati.
Arunachal Pradesh requires appropriate entry permits depending on traveller nationality. The exact booking should clearly state which permit is required, who arranges it, what identification is needed and whether permit charges are included.
Confirm documents, charges and who is arranging the permit before travel.
Bum La requires additional local permission and is not part of the standard package unless specifically confirmed.
Upgrade your Meghalaya stay.
Choose a more scenic Sohra property.
Add a second range where available.
Upgrade the Kaziranga stay.
Strongly recommended if you want Bum La.
Add subject to permits and road conditions.
Useful for monastery and cultural sightseeing.
Add in Guwahati if timing permits.
A broad introduction to three very different states.
Combines Kaziranga with Meghalaya landscapes and Arunachal mountains.
A varied long-form road journey.
Suitable if the group is comfortable with long driving days.
Excellent for a road-trip style holiday with constant scenery changes.
Few routes combine caves, waterfalls, rhinos and Himalayan monasteries in one trip.
The strongest overall operating period for this exact three-state circuit.
Often good for clearer Meghalaya skies and wildlife travel, though Tawang can be very cold.
Warmer lower regions with mountain travel still generally practical.
Not recommended for this exact standard itinerary because monsoon can affect Kaziranga operations and increase road disruption in Meghalaya and Arunachal.
You can change the hotel category, meal plan, Shillong nights, Cherrapunji overnight, Dawki / Mawlynnong addition, Kaziranga safari, Dirang nights, Tawang nights, Bum La excursion, vehicle category, Guwahati sightseeing or overall trip duration.
Useful answers before you request your final North East quotation.
10 Days / 9 Nights.
Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Kaziranga → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati.
From ₹42,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.
Yes. The recommended itinerary includes 1 night in Kaziranga.
Only if specifically stated in the final quotation.
Yes. The standard itinerary includes 1 night in Cherrapunji.
The recommended standard package includes 2 nights in Tawang.
No, not by default. It is better added with an extra Tawang night because it requires special permission and a full excursion day.
Yes, applicable permit requirements must be arranged according to traveller nationality and current regulations.
It can be, but families should be comfortable with several long road days.
Yes, but it makes the Meghalaya portion busier. An extra day is preferable.
Yes for the core route, but it is a relatively active itinerary. Extending the trip creates a more relaxed version, especially for the Arunachal section.
Tell us your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category. We’ll help you build the right combination of Meghalaya, Kaziranga and Tawang with the correct permits, private transport and travel pace.