Meghalaya in 3 Days: Shillong & Cherrapunji - 3 days 2 nights
Short on time? See the best of Meghalaya in 3 days - Shillong's café culture, Cherrapunji's waterfalls, and Mawsmai Cave. Perfect for a long weekend from Delhi, Kolkata, or Bangalore.
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Shillong1 Nights Stay
Day 01
morning
09:00
Pickup from Guwahati Airport
09:30
Drive to Shillong via NH6 (99 km, 2.5–3 hrs). Stop at Umiam Lake en route.
afternoon
13:00
Arrive Shillong. Lunch on your own. Check in at Cafe Shillong B&B.
14:30
Laitlum Canyons - 'End of Hills,' 270° panoramic views. No entry fee.
evening
17:00
Don Bosco Museum (₹100, 2 hrs) or café hopping - Dylan's Café, ML05, The Living Roof.
20:00
Dinner on your own. Police Bazaar street food or Trattoria for Khasi cuisine.
Travel to Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji1 Nights Stay
Day 02
morning
07:00
Breakfast. Check out.
08:30
Drive to Cherrapunji (54 km, 1.5–2 hrs)
afternoon
11:00
Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall (1,115 ft). No entry fee. 45–60 min.
13:00
Lunch in Sohra - Sky Grill or Halari. ₹200–400.
14:30
Mawsmai Cave - 150m limestone cave. ₹30 entry. 30–60 min.
15:30
Wei Sawdong Falls - hidden three-tiered waterfall. Steep descent ~1,200 steps (30–40 min down, 45 min up). No entry fee. Allow 2 hours.
17:30
Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint. Free entry.
evening
18:00
Check in at Phila Homestay. 5.0★, 27 Google reviews. Bonfire evening with host Don.
19:00
Home-cooked Khasi dinner at the property.
Travel to Guwahati
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What's Included
Inclusions
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
Exclusions
Flights to/from Guwahati
Lunch and dinner (₹200–500 per meal)
Entry fees (Don Bosco ₹100, Mawsmai ₹30)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trip Overview
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.
Travel Tips
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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Trip Overview
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.
Travel Tips
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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