Day 1: Arrive Guwahati – Shillong
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Arrive at Guwahati Airport/Railway Station.
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Transfer to Shillong (3-4 hours). Stop by Umiam Lake and Barapani View Point.
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Check in to your Shillong hotel, visit Wards Lake, Cathedral Church, Golf Course, and Don Bosco Museum.
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Evening free at Police Bazar for local shopping and food.
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Overnight in Shillong.
Day 2: Waterfall & Canyon Adventure
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Head towards Krangsuri Waterfall, with sightseeing at Tyrshi and Peepee Falls.
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Explore the ancient Nartiang Monoliths.
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Optionally trek at Laitlum Canyon for panoramic cloud-filled valley views.
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Evening return to Shillong.
Day 3: Shillong – Cherrapunji (Sohra)
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Morning visit to Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls.
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Transfer to Cherrapunji; en route visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley, Awrah Caves, and Ram Krishna Mission.
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See iconic waterfalls: Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Dainthlen Falls.
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Explore local limestone caves: Mawsmai and Arwah Caves.
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Overnight in Cherrapunji.
Day 4: Root Bridge & Rainbow Falls Trek
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Early trek from Tyrna village to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and Rainbow Falls.
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Experience eco-tourism, local Khasi culture. This trek involves around 3,000 steps and lush greenery.
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Option to stay in Nongriat or return to Cherrapunji for the night.
Day 5: Cherrapunji – Mawlynnong – Dawki
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Head to Mawlynnong, declared Asia’s cleanest village.
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Visit the Living Root Bridge in Riwai.
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Continue to Dawki for crystal-clear river boating on Umngot River, visit India-Bangladesh border.
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Riverside camping or homestay in Shnongpdeng/Dawki.
Day 6: Adventure & Return to Shillong/Guwahati
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Try adventure activities at Shnongpdeng: cliff jumping, zip-lining, kayaking.
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Drive back to Shillong; visit local sights or markets if time permits.
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Depart for Guwahati Airport/Railway Station.
Best Time & Tips
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October to April offers pleasant weather and clear skies; post-monsoon season is perfect for waterfalls and greenery.
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Expect easy customization—most packages offer hotels, homestays, or eco-lodges with option to tweak stops.
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Carry comfortable trekking shoes, warm clothing, and an umbrella for unpredictable showers.
This itinerary features Shillong, Cherrapunji, Nongriat, Mawlynnong, and Dawki—providing Meghalaya’s signature nature, culture, and adventure in a comfortable 6-day journey.
