A luxury 5-day Meghalaya tour staying at our highest-rated premium properties. Wake up to panoramic views from Lawei's luxury suites (4.9★), unwind at Abode of Clouds' resort cottages in Cherrapunji (4.4★), and end at Dawki's 5-star panoramic cottage overlooking the crystal-clear Umngot River.
The itinerary.
Shillong
- 09:00Pickup from Guwahati Airport
- 09:30Drive to Shillong via NH6 (99 km, 2.5-3 hrs). Stop at Umiam Lake - entry ₹50, optional water sports.
- 13:00Lunch near Umiam (on your own, ₹150-250)
- 14:00Arrive at Lawei Luxury Suites. Check in.
- 15:30Laitlum Canyons (30 min). 'End of Hills' - 270-degree panoramic views. No entry fee.
- 17:30Cafe hopping - Dylan's Cafe, ML05, The Living Roof. ₹400-800 for two.
- 19:30Dinner: Trattoria, Ryn San, or The Flare. Pro tip: ATM + fuel up tonight.
Sohra
- 07:00Breakfast (included). Check out.
- 08:00Stop at Elephant Falls en route (three-tiered, entry ₹30, 20 min).
- 09:30Drive to Cherrapunji via NH-51 (54 km, 1.5-2 hrs).
- 11:00Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall (1,115 ft). Entry ₹20-30.
- 13:00Lunch in Sohra - Sky Grill or Halari. ₹200-400.
- 14:30Mawsmai Cave - 150m limestone cave. ₹30 entry. Closed Sundays. 30-60 min.
- 16:00Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint - free entry.
- 17:00Check in at Abode Of Clouds Resort. Home-cooked Khasi dinner.
Sohra
- 07:00Breakfast at the property.
- 08:00Wei Sawdong Falls - three-tiered, ~1,200 steps on bamboo ladders. NOT suitable for seniors/young children. Allow 2 hours.
- 10:30Mawkdok Valley Zipline - small (1,089 ft, ₹400) or big (2,600 ft, ₹800).
- 12:00CHOOSE: Option A (TREK) - Double Decker Root Bridge (5-7 hrs, 3,500 steps, ~₹50, guide included). Option B - Garden of Caves + Thangkharang Park.
- 18:00Home-cooked Khasi dinner. Pack for Mawlynnong and Dawki tomorrow.
Dawki
- 07:00Breakfast. Check out.
- 08:00Drive to Mawlynnong - Asia's cleanest village (81 km, ~2 hrs). Sky View tower (85 ft), Balancing Rock, Riwai Root Bridge (easy 10-min walk), Church of Epiphany. 1.5-2 hours.
- 10:30Lunch at village eatery (₹100-200, cash only).
- 11:30Drive to Dawki / Shnongpdeng (~80 km, 2 hrs). Crystal-clear Umngot River.
- 14:00Check in at Panoramic View Cottage. Peaceful riverside location.
- 15:00Shnongpdeng activities: cliff jumping (₹500), kayaking (₹500), snorkeling (₹500), scuba (₹2,500-3,500).
- 17:00Check in at Panoramic View Cottage
- 18:00Shnongpdeng riverside sunset. Optional: cliff jumping (₹500), kayaking (₹500), scuba (₹2,500-3,500).
- 20:00Dinner. Early night for morning boating.
Guwahati
- 06:30Breakfast. Check out.
- 07:00Umngot River boating - crystal-clear water, boats float in mid-air. ₹800/boat, 45–50 min. Best before 9 AM.
- 09:00Drive to Guwahati Airport (170 km, 4–4.5 hrs via Jowai)
- 13:30Arrive Guwahati Airport. Trip ends.
The properties.
What you'll get.
- 4 nights accommodation at handpicked homestays
- Daily breakfast at each property
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Guwahati Airport)
- All inter-city transfers in private vehicle
- Umngot River boating at Dawki
- All parking, toll, and permit charges
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during the trip
- Upgraded luxury/resort accommodation
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Flights to/from Guwahati
- Lunch and dinner (₹200–500 per meal)
- Entry fees at tourist spots (₹10–100 each)
- Personal expenses, tips, and shopping
- Travel insurance
A few things worth knowing.
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, power bank, ₹5,000–8,000 cash (UPI only works in Shillong).
FOOD: Jadoh, Dohneiiong, Tungrymbai, Dohkhlieh. Shillong: Dylan's Café, Trattoria. Cherrapunji: Sky Grill, Halari. Dawki: village eateries only.
MOBILE: Jio/Airtel in Shillong. Patchy in Cherrapunji, minimal in Dawki. Download offline maps.
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