Meghalaya & Assam: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Kaziranga
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Meghalaya & Assam: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Kaziranga

Shillong and Cherrapunji's living root bridges and waterfalls, the crystal river at Dawki, and a rhino safari in Kaziranga.

  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • India
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Trip highlights

Full waterfalls and the first clear weeks at Dawki
Kamakhya temple and Umiam Lake
Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls
Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai cave at Cherrapunji
Living root bridge
Crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki and Mawlynnong
Jeep safari for one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga

About this trip

The North-East has become one of the fastest-growing requests, and this loop covers its two most visited states. From Guwahati, where the Kamakhya temple overlooks the Brahmaputra, the road climbs to Shillong, Meghalaya's capital, with Umiam Lake on the way, the Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak. Cherrapunji (Sohra), among the wettest places on earth, has the Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, the Mawsmai cave and the living root bridges grown by the Khasi people from rubber-tree roots, including the double-decker bridge at Nongriat for those up to a steep trek. Dawki's Umngot river is known for water so clear boats seem to float on air, with Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, nearby. Back in Assam, Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site, holds the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros, seen on jeep and elephant safaris. Hotels, safaris and inclusions are set by the supplier and listed for confirmation.

Elephant Falls was the British name of what the local Khasi people once referred to as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew (or "Three Steps Waterfalls") since the falls actually consiste
Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 340 metres (1,115 ft). The waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near Cherrapunji, one of

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati, to Shillong

    Arrive at Guwahati, visit Kamakhya temple, then drive about three hours to Shillong past Umiam Lake.

    arrival Guwahati Kamakhya Umiam Lake

  2. Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunji

    Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls, then drive to Cherrapunji: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai cave and the Seven Sisters viewpoint.

    Shillong Peak Nohkalikai Mawsmai cave

  3. Day 3: Root bridges

    Trek to a living root bridge (the Nongriat double-decker for the fit, about 3,000 steps each way; a shorter bridge otherwise). Afternoon at Arwah cave.

    living root bridge Nongriat trek

  4. Day 4: Dawki and Mawlynnong, back to Shillong

    Boat on the Umngot river at Dawki, the Mawlynnong village walk and a skywalk viewpoint, returning to Shillong.

    Dawki Umngot Mawlynnong

  5. Day 5: To Kaziranga

    Drive about six hours to Kaziranga. Evening free; optional orchid park.

    Kaziranga drive

  6. Day 6: Kaziranga safaris

    Early-morning elephant or jeep safari and an afternoon jeep safari in the central range; evening cultural show.

    jeep safari rhino elephant safari

  7. Day 7: Departure

    Drive to Guwahati airport (about five hours).

    departure

What's included

Included in the price

  • 6 nights in hotels or resorts of an agreed category
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private vehicle throughout as per itinerary
  • One jeep safari at Kaziranga
  • Government taxes as applicable on the services listed

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets unless stated
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated
  • Optional activities, personal expenses and tips

Visa for Indian passport holders

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Our visa desk prepares the documents, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back. Allow for the processing time when you fix your dates. Visa desk: +91 97278 86777.

Common questions

The Meghalaya & Assam: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Kaziranga is 7 days and 6 nights in India. The plan is a starting point — nights can be added or dropped to fit your dates.

Included: 6 nights in hotels or resorts of an agreed category, Daily breakfast and dinner, Private vehicle throughout as per itinerary, One jeep safari at Kaziranga and Government taxes as applicable on the services listed. Not included: Flights or train tickets unless stated, Travel insurance, Meals not mentioned, Entry tickets, camera fees and permits unless stated and Optional activities, personal expenses and tips. Air tickets are one of our services, so flights can be quoted with the package — ask for them when you enquire.

Because any number we published would be out of date by the time you called. Airline fares, hotel rates and the season move the cost of this trip constantly, and a group of four is priced differently from a couple. We check live rates when you enquire and send you the lowest we can do — which is almost always better than a printed price.

Within working hours (Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST) you will normally have a costed itinerary the same day, with the hotels named and a clear list of what is included. There is no fee and no obligation.

Your quote covers the land arrangements listed under "What's included". We quote flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai alongside it so you can see the all-in figure and still choose the airline and fare that suit you.

Yes. This 7-day plan is a starting point — we regularly adjust hotels, add or drop nights and change sightseeing to suit how you like to travel.

Confirm the itinerary with us, pay the advance stated in your quotation by UPI, bank transfer or card, and we issue a GST invoice with your booking confirmation. The balance is due before departure.

For India, yes — and we handle it. Our visa desk (+91 97278 86777) prepares the paperwork, books the appointment and tracks the application until your passport is back.

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Itinerary last updated 20 October 2026.

Photography: Ishita Singh 015 (CC BY-SA 4.0); Vikramjit Kakati (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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