A compact 3-day Meghalaya trip covering the two must-see destinations: Shillong and Cherrapunji. Day 1 is Shillong sightseeing (Laitlum Canyons, Don Bosco Museum, café hopping). Day 2 is a full Cherrapunji day (Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls). Day 3 is the return drive. Skip Dawki and the Living Root Bridge trek - come back for our 5-day tour next time.
The itinerary.
Shillong
- 09:00Pickup from Guwahati Airport
- 09:30Drive to Shillong via NH6 (99 km, 2.5–3 hrs). Stop at Umiam Lake en route.
- 13:00Arrive Shillong. Lunch on your own. Check in at your retreat lodge.
- 14:30Laitlum Canyons - 'End of Hills,' 270° panoramic views. No entry fee.
- 17:00Don Bosco Museum (₹100, 2 hrs) or café hopping - Dylan's Café, ML05, The Living Roof.
- 20:00Dinner on your own. Police Bazaar street food or Trattoria for Khasi cuisine.
Cherrapunji
- 07:00Breakfast. Check out.
- 08:30Drive to Cherrapunji (54 km, 1.5–2 hrs)
- 11:00Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall (1,115 ft). No entry fee. 45–60 min.
- 13:00Lunch in Sohra - Sky Grill or Halari. ₹200–400.
- 14:30Mawsmai Cave - 150m limestone cave. ₹30 entry. 30–60 min.
- 15:30Wei Sawdong Falls - hidden three-tiered waterfall. Steep descent ~1,200 steps (30–40 min down, 45 min up). No entry fee. Allow 2 hours.
- 17:30Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint. Free entry.
- 18:00Check in at your Cherrapunji homestay - private pool, valley views.
- 19:00Dinner at the property.
Guwahati
- 07:00Breakfast at Phila Homestay. Check out.
- 08:00Optional: visit Eco Park or Thangkharang Park viewpoint (30 min).
- 09:00Drive to Guwahati Airport via Shillong (150 km, 4–4.5 hrs).
- 13:30Arrive Guwahati Airport. Trip ends. Book afternoon/evening flight.
The properties.
What you'll get.
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Guwahati)
- All transfers in private vehicle
- All parking and toll charges
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- Flights to/from Guwahati
- Lunch and dinner (₹200–500 per meal)
- Entry fees (Don Bosco ₹100, Mawsmai ₹30)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
A few things worth knowing.
BEST TIME: October–May. Avoid July–September monsoon.
GETTING THERE: Fly to Guwahati (GAU). Delhi 2.5hrs, Kolkata 1hr, Bangalore 3.5hrs.
WHAT TO PACK: Layered clothing, rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes. No trekking gear needed for this itinerary.
3-DAY TIP: This trip skips Dawki and the Living Root Bridge. If you have 5 days, take our full Meghalaya Explorer tour instead.
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