What about before you start?

- Fly into Guwahati (GAU). The nearest useful airport. Shillong airport has limited flights. - Arrange a cab from Guwahati for all 3 days. Don't switch vehicles. Budget ₹10,000 to ₹14,000 for the full 3-day cab. - Do not stay in Guwahati. Drive straight to Shillong on Day 1.

What about day 3: cherrapunji to dawki and back to guwahati?

Drive: 3.5 hours to Dawki, 5.5 hours back to Guwahati airport

What about what this itinerary skips?

- Nongriat and the Double Decker trek - needs a full day minimum - Mawlynnong - doable on Day 3 morning but tightens the schedule dangerously - Garo Hills, Mawphanlur, Krang Suri - need a 5+ day trip

Can You Add Mawlynnong?

Yes, if you are willing to start Day 3 at 5:30 am. Mawlynnong is 1 hour from Dawki on the way back. Adds 1.5 hours total. Only do this if your Guwahati flight is after 9 pm.

What about tips for the 3-day route?

1. Book homestays 2 weeks ahead for October to March. 2. Keep Day 3 buffer. Meghalaya roads are unpredictable in rain. 3. Pre-pay the cab. Scenarios where the driver renegotiates at Dawki are not unheard of. Fix the full 3-day rate up front. 4. Travel light. You're checking out every morning. 5. Avoid weekends if you can. Dawki ghat is mobbed Saturday and Sunday after 11 am.

What about the better way: fursat's 3-day package?

If the logistics sound stressful, our Meghalaya tour from Guwahati handles everything: homestays pre-booked, cab driver briefed, local guides at each spot. Same route, zero planning.

What about when you return for more?

Three days is enough to fall in love with Meghalaya and not enough to see it. On your next trip, add the Nongriat trek, Mawlynnong overnight, and Mawphanlur.

What about for property owners?

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