Complete Meghalaya: 7 Days Shillong to Jowai - 7 days 6 nights
The complete Meghalaya experience in 7 days - Shillong, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Cherrapunji waterfalls, Living Root Bridge, Mawlynnong, Dawki's crystal river, and Jowai's Krang Suri Falls. Nothing left unseen.
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Shillong3 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.
afternoon
13:00
Arrive Shillong. Lunch. Check in at Cafe Shillong B&B.
15:00
Ward's Lake stroll. Explore Laitumkhrah neighbourhood.
evening
17:00
Police Bazaar - street food, shopping, evening walk.
19:30
Dinner on your own.
Day 02
morning
07:00
Breakfast (included)
08:30
Laitlum Canyons - 270° panoramic views. Best before 10 AM fog.
afternoon
12:00
Don Bosco Museum - 7-storey, 18 galleries. ₹100. 2–3 hours.
15:30
Café hopping - Dylan's, ML05, The Living Roof.
evening
19:00
Dinner on your own. Try Trattoria for authentic Khasi food.
Day 03
morning
07:00
Breakfast (included)
08:30
Drive to Mawphlang Sacred Forest (25 km, 45 min from Shillong).
09:30
Guided tour of the Sacred Forest - a 1,000-year-old protected grove of ancient trees, moss-covered monoliths, and rare orchids. The Khasi community has protected this forest for centuries - nothing may be taken from it. Allow 2–3 hours. ₹200 guide fee.
afternoon
13:00
Drive back to Shillong. Lunch on your own.
15:00
Free afternoon - explore Bara Bazaar (Shillong's oldest market), visit Lady Hydari Park, or rest at the hotel.
evening
17:00
Optional: live music at a Shillong café (the city has a strong rock/blues scene).
20:00
Dinner. Last night in Shillong - pack for Cherrapunji tomorrow.
Travel to Laitumiong
Laitumiong1 Nights Stay
Day 04
morning
07:00
Breakfast. Check out of Shillong.
08:30
Drive to Cherrapunji (54 km, 1.5–2 hrs)
afternoon
11:00
Nohkalikai Falls - tallest plunge waterfall in India (1,115 ft). Free.
13:00
Lunch in Sohra. Sky Grill or Halari.
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 Laitumiong The Retreat - eco-cottage with traditional Khasi huts.
19:00
Home-cooked Khasi dinner at the property.
Travel to Dawki
Dawki1 Nights Stay
Day 05
morning
06:30
Early breakfast. Check out. Drive to Tyrna village (30 min).
07:30
Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek - 3,500 steps, 5–7 hrs round trip. Guide included.
afternoon
12:30
Drive to Mawlynnong (81 km, 2+ hrs). Asia's cleanest village - Sky View tower, Balancing Rock, Riwai Root Bridge.
15:30
Drive to Dawki (80 km, 2 hrs).
evening
18:00
Check in at Tympang Chalet. Shnongpdeng riverside sunset.
20:00
Dinner. Early night for sunrise boating.
Travel to Jowai
Jowai1 Nights Stay
Day 06
morning
06:30
Breakfast. Check out.
07:00
Umngot River boating - crystal-clear water, boats in mid-air. ₹800/boat, 45–50 min. Best before 9 AM.
09:00
Drive to Jowai via Dawki–Jowai road (90 km, 2.5 hrs). Scenic drive through Jaintia Hills.
afternoon
12:00
Krang Suri Falls - a hidden turquoise waterfall where you can swim behind the water curtain. ₹50 entry. Bring swimwear and towel. Steep descent (15 min walk), but nothing like the Root Bridge. Allow 2–3 hours.
15:00
Lunch in Jowai. Check in at accommodation (or continue to Shillong - 64 km, 1.5 hrs).
evening
17:00
Explore Jowai town or rest after 6 days of travel.
19:00
Dinner on your own. Last night of the trip.
Travel to Guwahati
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Inclusions
6 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Airport pickup and drop-off (Guwahati)
All inter-city transfers in private vehicle
Umngot River boating at Dawki
Local guide for Living Root Bridge trek
Mawphlang Sacred Forest guided tour
All parking, toll, and permit charges
24/7 WhatsApp support
Exclusions
Flights to/from Guwahati
Lunch and dinner (₹200–500 per meal)
Entry fees at tourist spots
Optional activities at Shnongpdeng
Krang Suri Falls entry fee (₹50)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trip Overview
Our most comprehensive Meghalaya tour adds two destinations that 5-day tours miss: Mawphlang Sacred Forest (an ancient 1,000-year-old protected grove worshipped by the Khasi) and Jowai with its hidden gem Krang Suri Falls (a turquoise waterfall where you can swim behind the curtain). 6 nights across 4 properties, covering every major highlight of Meghalaya. This is the tour for people who don't want to come back wondering what they missed.
Travel Tips
BEST TIME: October–May. Best river clarity at Dawki: November–March.
GETTING THERE: Fly to Guwahati (GAU). Delhi 2.5hrs, Kolkata 1hr, Bangalore 3.5hrs.
WHAT TO PACK: Layered clothing, rain jacket, trekking shoes (for Living Root Bridge + Krang Suri), 2-3L water bottle, power bank, ₹8,000–10,000 cash.
7-DAY BONUS: This extended tour includes Mawphlang Sacred Forest (not on any other Meghalaya tour package) and Krang Suri Falls in Jowai (turquoise falls you can swim behind).
MOBILE: Download offline maps before leaving Shillong. Coverage is minimal outside Shillong city.
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Trip Overview
Our most comprehensive Meghalaya tour adds two destinations that 5-day tours miss: Mawphlang Sacred Forest (an ancient 1,000-year-old protected grove worshipped by the Khasi) and Jowai with its hidden gem Krang Suri Falls (a turquoise waterfall where you can swim behind the curtain). 6 nights across 4 properties, covering every major highlight of Meghalaya. This is the tour for people who don't want to come back wondering what they missed.
Travel Tips
BEST TIME: October–May. Best river clarity at Dawki: November–March.
GETTING THERE: Fly to Guwahati (GAU). Delhi 2.5hrs, Kolkata 1hr, Bangalore 3.5hrs.
WHAT TO PACK: Layered clothing, rain jacket, trekking shoes (for Living Root Bridge + Krang Suri), 2-3L water bottle, power bank, ₹8,000–10,000 cash.
7-DAY BONUS: This extended tour includes Mawphlang Sacred Forest (not on any other Meghalaya tour package) and Krang Suri Falls in Jowai (turquoise falls you can swim behind).
MOBILE: Download offline maps before leaving Shillong. Coverage is minimal outside Shillong city.
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