4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS • MEGHALAYA

Shillong & Cherrapunji

Guwahati • Shillong • Cherrapunji • Dawki

A compact Meghalaya trip covering waterfalls, hill scenery and some of the region’s most recognisable natural landscapes.

A short North East escape combining Shillong’s hill-city charm with the waterfalls, caves and dramatic landscapes of Cherrapunji. Start from Guwahati, travel through Umiam Lake to Shillong, spend a full day exploring Sohra, then add Dawki and Mawlynnong before returning to Guwahati.

Starting From ₹14,999 per person*
3 Nights ShillongUmiam LakeCherrapunji Day TripDawki & MawlynnongPrivate Transport
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*Starting price is indicative. Final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, vehicle and selected activities.

Duration4 Days / 3 NightsCompact Meghalaya escape
RouteGuwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong → GuwahatiNature-focused Meghalaya circuit
Start / EndLehAirport transfers as quoted
Stay Pattern3 Nights ShillongCompact four-day route
Travel StyleHigh-Altitude • Scenic • PrivateScenic • Nature-Focused • Compact • Customisable
A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO MEGHALAYA

Hills, Waterfalls, Caves & Clear Rivers

This package brings together some of Meghalaya’s most recognisable landscapes without trying to cover too much.

Shillong gives you lakes, viewpoints, waterfalls and local markets. Cherrapunji / Sohra adds dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and limestone caves. Dawki and Mawlynnong can be added for clear river scenery and a living root bridge experience.

Meghalaya green hills and waterfalls
Living root bridge Meghalaya
Clear river scenery
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

A Compact Meghalaya Escape in Four Days

01

Umiam Lake

A scenic first stop on the drive from Guwahati to Shillong.

02

Shillong Sightseeing

Explore Elephant Falls, Ward’s Lake, viewpoints and Police Bazaar.

03

Cherrapunji Waterfalls

See iconic falls including Nohkalikai and other seasonal cascades.

04

Limestone Caves

Explore Mawsmai or Arwah Cave depending on timing and conditions.

05

Mawlynnong & Root Bridge

Visit the village and nearby living root bridge.

06

Dawki / Umngot River

Add boating or riverside time where weather and river conditions allow.

TOUR ITINERARY

Your Shillong & Cherrapunji Trip, Day by Day

Open each day to see the suggested route, sightseeing and overnight stay. The exact sequence can be adjusted around arrival time, weather, visibility, river conditions and local operations.

Shillong and Cherrapunji Meghalaya
01Day 01Guwahati → Shillong | Umiam Lake & Easy Evening+

Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the drive towards Shillong.

  • Umiam Lake
  • Optional boating
  • Photography
  • Lakeside break
  • Police Bazaar
  • Local cafés
  • Local food
Keep the first evening easy after the drive. Umiam Lake is the main scenic stop between Guwahati and Shillong.
Overnight: Shillong
02Day 02Shillong → Cherrapunji / Sohra → Shillong+

After breakfast, leave for a full-day trip to Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji. The drive itself is part of the experience, with deep valleys and changing cloud cover.

  • Mawkdok-Dympep Valley View Point
  • Nohkalikai Falls
  • Mawsmai Cave or Arwah Cave
  • Seven Sisters / Nohsngithiang Falls, depending on visibility
  • Dainthlen Falls
  • Garden of Caves, depending on time
Fog and rain can reduce visibility at viewpoints, while cave paths may be wet or slippery.
Overnight: Shillong
03Day 03Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong+

After breakfast, leave for a full-day excursion towards Mawlynnong and Dawki.

  • Mawlynnong village
  • Nohwet Living Root Bridge
  • Dawki / Umngot River
  • River viewpoints
  • Optional boating
  • Photography
  • Relaxed riverside time
Important: river clarity is seasonal and boating depends on weather, river conditions and local operations.
Overnight: Shillong
04Day 04Shillong → Guwahati | Departure+

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Depending on your departure time, add selected Shillong sightseeing before heading to Guwahati.

  • Elephant Falls
  • Ward’s Lake
  • Shillong Peak
  • Don Bosco Museum
  • Local shopping
Transfer to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Your Shillong & Cherrapunji trip ends here.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Know What Your Meghalaya Package Covers

Typically Included

  • 3 nights accommodation according to your selected category
  • Daily breakfast or meal plan stated in the final quotation
  • Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong and Dawki sightseeing according to the confirmed itinerary
  • Private Guwahati pickup/drop and road transfers
  • Fuel, tolls and standard driver allowance
  • Dial Us Back Travel assistance during the confirmed journey

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Flights or train tickets
  • Entry tickets
  • Dawki boating
  • Adventure activities
  • Cave entry charges where applicable
  • Local guide charges
  • Lunch and dinner unless stated
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed in the final quotation
DESTINATION SNAPSHOTS

Four Places That Define the Route

Shillong Meghalaya

Shillong

HILL CITY • WATERFALLS • MARKETS • VIEWPOINTS

A convenient base for the whole short trip.

Cherrapunji Sohra Meghalaya

Cherrapunji / Sohra

WATERFALLS • CAVES • CLIFFS • RAINFOREST LANDSCAPES

The main nature-focused day of the itinerary.

Mawlynnong living root bridge

Mawlynnong

VILLAGE LANDSCAPES • ROOT BRIDGE • SLOW SIGHTSEEING

A useful cultural and nature stop between Shillong and Dawki.

Dawki Umngot River

Dawki

UMNGOT RIVER • BOATING • PHOTOGRAPHY

Best known for river scenery and seasonal clear-water views.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Upgrade Your Meghalaya Escape

Shillong Meghalaya stay

Premium Shillong Hotel

Upgrade your city base.

Cherrapunji waterfall Meghalaya

Cherrapunji Overnight

Replace one Shillong night with Sohra for a slower nature-focused route.

Dawki river boat Meghalaya

Private Dawki Boat

Add a private river experience where available.

Double Decker Living Root Bridge Nongriat Meghalaya

Nongriat Trek Extension

Add an extra day for the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge trek.

Laitlum Canyon Meghalaya

Laitlum Canyon

Add a viewpoint experience around Shillong.

Mawphlang Sacred Grove Meghalaya

Sacred Grove

Add Mawphlang for a nature-and-culture extension.

WHO IS THIS PACKAGE FOR?

Who Shillong & Cherrapunji Works Best For

First-Time Meghalaya Travellers

A simple introduction to the state’s most famous landscapes.

Couples

Good mix of viewpoints, waterfalls and scenic road travel.

Families

Compact route with manageable sightseeing when paced properly.

Friends

Great for photography, road travel and optional river activities.

Short-Break Travellers

Ideal if you only have four days available.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Time to Travel

October – April

Generally easier for sightseeing and road travel.

November – February

Often best for clearer river views around Dawki.

June – September

Monsoon brings powerful waterfalls and lush scenery, but also heavier rain.

Seasonal note: waterfalls are often strongest during or after monsoon, while Dawki river clarity is usually better in drier months.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTES

Important Meghalaya Travel Notes

Weather, Visibility & Walking

  • Meghalaya weather can change quickly.
  • Fog can reduce visibility at viewpoints.
  • Cave paths may be wet or slippery.
  • Some waterfalls require stairs or short walks.
  • Travel times can increase during weekends and peak periods.

Dawki & Trek Notes

  • Dawki river clarity cannot be guaranteed.
  • Boating is subject to weather and local operations.
  • The Nohwet Living Root Bridge near Mawlynnong is the easier root-bridge experience in this standard route.
  • Nongriat’s Double-Decker Root Bridge is not part of the standard 4-day package and is better added with an extra trekking day.
  • Always confirm exact inclusions before payment.
MAKE THE SHORT TRIP YOUR OWN

Want More Waterfalls, a Dawki Stay or a Slower Route?

Change the hotel category, meal plan, Cherrapunji overnight, Dawki boating, Mawlynnong stop, Shillong sightseeing, Laitlum Canyon, Sacred Grove visit, vehicle category or trip duration.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Shillong & Cherrapunji FAQs

Useful answers before you request your final Meghalaya quotation.

How long is the package?

4 Days / 3 Nights.

What is the route?

Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Guwahati, with Mawlynnong and Dawki included as a day excursion in the recommended version.

What is the starting price?

From ₹14,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.

Where do we stay?

The standard package uses 3 nights in Shillong.

Is Cherrapunji included?

Yes. It is included as a full-day sightseeing excursion.

Is Dawki included?

Yes, in the recommended Day 3 itinerary.

Is boating included?

Only if specifically stated in your quotation.

Is the Living Root Bridge included?

The easier Nohwet Living Root Bridge near Mawlynnong can be included.

Does this package include the Double-Decker Root Bridge?

No. Nongriat requires a much longer and more strenuous trek and is better added with an extra day.

Can we stay overnight in Cherrapunji?

Yes. One Shillong night can be replaced with Sohra.

Is this suitable for families?

Yes, provided the day is paced around walking ability and children’s ages.

HILLS. WATERFALLS. CAVES. CLEAR RIVERS.

Ready for Shillong & Cherrapunji?

Tell us your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category. We’ll help you build the right combination of Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong and Dawki around the pace you want.

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