Meghalaya Tour from Delhi in March - 5 days 4 nights
Plan your March Meghalaya trip from Delhi - holi weekend. Pleasant, 10–22°C. Spring. Crowds: moderate.
AdventureModerate
Shillong2 Nights Stay
Day 01
morning
09:00
Pickup from Guwahati Airport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International - GAU)
09:30
Drive to Shillong via NH6 through the Khasi Hills (99 km, 2.5–3 hours). Well-maintained highway with winding mountain sections.
afternoon
12:00
Stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani) - 17 km before Shillong. Turquoise reservoir surrounded by pine forests. Entry ₹50. Optional: kayaking ₹20, speed boat ₹75, yachting ₹100/hr. Photo stop 30–45 min.
13:00
Lunch near Umiam (on your own). Local restaurants serve thali meals ₹150–250.
15:00
Arrive at Cafe Shillong B&B. Check in and freshen up. Colonial-era property with spacious antique-feel rooms, centrally located 1 km from Police Bazaar. 7 rooms, WiFi, hot water, heaters, mini fridge.
evening
17:00
Walk through Police Bazaar - Shillong's bustling main market. Street food: momos (₹30–50), Jadoh stalls (₹60–100). For sit-down: Trattoria for authentic Khasi Jadoh and Doh Khlieh, or Cherry Bean Café for burgers and lattes.
19:30
Dinner on your own. Recommendations: Trattoria (Khasi, cheap), Dylan's Café (₹400–800 for two), or Police Bazaar street food. Pro tip: fill up fuel and hit an ATM - they get scarce from here.
Day 02
morning
07:00
Breakfast at Cafe Shillong B&B (included - buffet with omelette, bread, puri sabji, tea/coffee)
08:30
Drive to Laitlum Canyons (30 min). 'Laitlum' = 'End of Hills' in Khasi. 270-degree panoramic views of terraced valleys - on clear days you can see Bangladesh. Open 6 AM–5 PM, no entry fee. Best light: morning before fog (usually by 10 AM). Carry water - no facilities.
afternoon
12:00
Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures - 7-storey hexagonal museum, 18 galleries. ₹100 entry (adults), ₹50 students. Closed Sundays. Allow 2–3 hours. Skywalk on 7th floor has panoramic Shillong views.
14:30
Lunch on your own. Try ML05 Café (rooftop city views) or Café Shillong (Laitumkhrah, cozy).
15:30
Ward's Lake - serene artificial lake in the heart of Shillong. ₹10 entry. Quiet 30-min stroll.
evening
17:00
Café hopping - Dylan's Café: Bob Dylan-themed, live music, must-try Honey Ginger Sesame Noodles and Mississippi Mud Pie (11:30 AM–10 PM). The Living Roof Café: live music, open late. ML05 Café: bike-themed rooftop. Budget: ₹400–800 for two.
20:00
Dinner on your own. Return to Cafe Shillong B&B. Download offline Google Maps tonight - coverage gets patchy from tomorrow.
Travel to Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji1 Nights Stay
Day 03
morning
07:00
Breakfast at Cafe Shillong B&B. Check out.
08:30
Drive to Cherrapunji / Sohra via NH-51 (54 km, 1.5–2 hours). Mountain highway passes multiple waterfalls. Fill fuel in Shillong before departing.
afternoon
11:00
Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall at 1,115 feet. Water plunges into a colour-shifting lagoon. Main viewpoint is paved and easy. No entry fee. Allow 45–60 min.
13:00
Lunch in Sohra (on your own). Sky Grill: Jadoh and Dohneiiong with views. Halari: smoked pork. Rain Cafe: Indian-Western mix. Budget: ₹200–400.
14:30
Mawsmai Cave - 150m limestone cave with stalactites. Entry ₹30 adults, ₹20 camera. Open 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, closed Sundays. Duration: 30–60 min.
15:30
Wei Sawdong Falls - stunning three-tiered waterfall hidden in the Sohra countryside. Steep descent ~1,200 steps (30–40 min down, 45 min up). Three cascades framed by lush greenery, far fewer tourists than Nohkalikai. No entry fee. Allow 2 hours. Sturdy shoes recommended.
17:30
Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint (Nohsngithiang Falls) - seven streams cascading side by side. Best seen during/after rain. 10-min drive. Free entry.
evening
18:00
Check in at Laitumiong The Retreat - authentic eco-cottage with traditional Khasi huts, cozy interiors. Our most-booked Meghalaya property (7+ bookings). Guests love the 'beautiful traditional huts' and 'delicious homely food.'
19:00
Home-cooked Khasi dinner at the property - the food here is a highlight that guests consistently rave about.
Travel to Dawki
Dawki1 Nights Stay
Day 04
morning
06:30
Early breakfast at Laitumiong. Check out. Drive to Tyrna village parking (18–20 km, 30 min).
07:30
Trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat. 3,500 steps down and back up. Round trip: 5–7 hours. Two iron suspension bridges along the way. The bridge is a bioengineering marvel - living Ficus elastica roots trained over 180+ years. Natural swimming pool below (bring towel). Guide included. Bamboo cane ₹20. Carry 2–3L water.
afternoon
12:30
Drive to Mawlynnong - Asia's cleanest village (81 km, ~2 hrs 15 min). Must-see: Sky View Point (85-ft bamboo watchtower), Balancing Rock, Riwai Living Root Bridge (10–15 min walk). Allow 1.5–2 hours.
14:30
Lunch at village eatery (₹100–200). Cash only - no ATMs, no UPI.
15:30
Drive to Dawki / Shnongpdeng (~80 km, 2 hours). The Umngot River - the viral 'transparent river' of social media.
evening
17:00
Check in at your Dawki homestay. Peaceful riverside location, perfect for morning boating.
18:00
Shnongpdeng riverside sunset. Optional: cliff jumping (₹400, three levels), kayaking (₹300–500), scuba (₹3,200).
20:00
Dinner at the property. Early night - tomorrow's boating is best at sunrise.
Travel to Guwahati
Flight Departure
Where You'll Stay
2N in Shillong
7BR Charming City-View Retreat, 1km from Bazaar or similar
Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793001 · View stay
ROOM DETAILS:
WiFi
Hot Water
Breakfast Included
Room Heater
Central Location
4.3/5
Guest Rating
1N in Sohra
Authentic Himalayan Eco-Cottage or similar
Laitumiong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya · View stay
ROOM DETAILS:
Home-Cooked Meals
Traditional Khasi Huts
Offbeat Location
Eco-Friendly
4.5/5
Guest Rating
1N in Dawki
A Hidden Gem With Soulful Khasi Hospitality or similar
Near Dawki, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya · View stay
ROOM DETAILS:
Hot Water
Breakfast Included
River Access
Peaceful Location
4.9/5
Guest Rating
What's Included
Inclusions
4 nights accommodation at handpicked homestays
Daily breakfast at each property
Airport pickup and drop-off (Guwahati Airport - GAU)
All inter-city transfers in private vehicle with experienced local driver
Umngot River boating at Dawki (₹800/boat, seats 4)
Local guide for Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek
Bamboo walking canes for the trek
All parking, toll, and permit charges
24/7 WhatsApp support during the trip
Exclusions
Flights to/from Guwahati
Lunch and dinner (₹200–500 per meal at local restaurants)
Entry fees at tourist spots (₹10–100 each - Don Bosco ₹100, Mawsmai Cave ₹30, Umiam Lake ₹50)
Optional activities at Shnongpdeng (cliff jumping ₹400, kayaking ₹300–500, scuba ₹3,200)
Personal expenses, tips, and shopping
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Trip Overview
A 5-day curated journey through Meghalaya's most iconic destinations, designed around our three best-performing properties. You'll trek 3,500 steps to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, boat on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki (where boats appear to float in mid-air), explore Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall at 1,115 ft - and walk through Mawlynnong, voted Asia's cleanest village. Every night you sleep at a locally-run homestay with real Google reviews, not a chain hotel. No tourist-bus chaos, no cookie-cutter itineraries.
Travel Tips
MARCH FROM DELHI
FLIGHT: 2.5 hours direct (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet - ₹3,000–6,000). Most frequent flights to Guwahati. WEATHER IN MARCH: Pleasant, 10–22°C. Spring. WHAT'S SPECIAL: Holi weekend. Wildflowers. Best trekking weather. CROWDS: Moderate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to May. Peak season: March–June (15–25°C, pleasant for sightseeing). Best river clarity at Dawki: November–March. Avoid July–September - heavy monsoon makes roads risky and Dawki water turns muddy (but waterfalls are at their most dramatic).
GETTING THERE
Fly to Guwahati (GAU) - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Direct flights from:
• Delhi: 2.5 hours (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet - ₹3,000–6,000)
• Kolkata: 1 hour (most convenient gateway - ₹2,500–4,500)
• Bangalore: 3.5 hours (IndiGo direct)
• Mumbai: 3.5 hours (IndiGo, Air India)
No commercial airport in Shillong - Guwahati is the only gateway.
WHAT TO PACK
• Layered clothing - Shillong is 1,500m altitude, cool year-round (10–25°C)
• Rain jacket or poncho - it can rain any month in Meghalaya
• Sturdy trekking shoes with grip (essential for Living Root Bridge)
• 2–3 litre water bottle + ORS/glucose sachets for the trek
• Power bank - limited charging at rural homestays
• Cash: ₹5,000–8,000 in small notes. UPI works only in Shillong.
FOOD - WHAT TO EAT
Must-try Khasi dishes: Jadoh (rice with pork/chicken), Dohneiiong (pork with black sesame), Tungrymbai (fermented soybean), Dohkhlieh (cold pork salad), Nakham Bitchi (dried fish soup), Ki Kpu (Khasi rice beer).
WHERE TO EAT: SHILLONG - Dylan's Café, Trattoria, ML05 Café. CHERRAPUNJI - Sky Grill, Halari, Rain Cafe. DAWKI/MAWLYNNONG - Village eateries only, ₹100–200.
HEALTH & SAFETY
No special vaccinations needed. Carry basic medication. Living Root Bridge: pace yourself, drink water constantly. Leeches possible on trail during/after rain - tuck pants into socks.
MOBILE & INTERNET
Jio and Airtel work in Shillong. Patchy in Cherrapunji, minimal in Dawki/Mawlynnong. Download offline Google Maps before leaving Shillong.
CULTURE
Meghalaya is matrilineal - children take mother's surname. Ask before photographing people. Don't litter (especially in Mawlynnong). English widely spoken.
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Trip Overview
A 5-day curated journey through Meghalaya's most iconic destinations, designed around our three best-performing properties. You'll trek 3,500 steps to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, boat on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki (where boats appear to float in mid-air), explore Nohkalikai Falls - India's tallest plunge waterfall at 1,115 ft - and walk through Mawlynnong, voted Asia's cleanest village. Every night you sleep at a locally-run homestay with real Google reviews, not a chain hotel. No tourist-bus chaos, no cookie-cutter itineraries.
Travel Tips
MARCH FROM DELHI
FLIGHT: 2.5 hours direct (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet - ₹3,000–6,000). Most frequent flights to Guwahati. WEATHER IN MARCH: Pleasant, 10–22°C. Spring. WHAT'S SPECIAL: Holi weekend. Wildflowers. Best trekking weather. CROWDS: Moderate
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to May. Peak season: March–June (15–25°C, pleasant for sightseeing). Best river clarity at Dawki: November–March. Avoid July–September - heavy monsoon makes roads risky and Dawki water turns muddy (but waterfalls are at their most dramatic).
GETTING THERE
Fly to Guwahati (GAU) - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Direct flights from:
• Delhi: 2.5 hours (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet - ₹3,000–6,000)
• Kolkata: 1 hour (most convenient gateway - ₹2,500–4,500)
• Bangalore: 3.5 hours (IndiGo direct)
• Mumbai: 3.5 hours (IndiGo, Air India)
No commercial airport in Shillong - Guwahati is the only gateway.
WHAT TO PACK
• Layered clothing - Shillong is 1,500m altitude, cool year-round (10–25°C)
• Rain jacket or poncho - it can rain any month in Meghalaya
• Sturdy trekking shoes with grip (essential for Living Root Bridge)
• 2–3 litre water bottle + ORS/glucose sachets for the trek
• Power bank - limited charging at rural homestays
• Cash: ₹5,000–8,000 in small notes. UPI works only in Shillong.
FOOD - WHAT TO EAT
Must-try Khasi dishes: Jadoh (rice with pork/chicken), Dohneiiong (pork with black sesame), Tungrymbai (fermented soybean), Dohkhlieh (cold pork salad), Nakham Bitchi (dried fish soup), Ki Kpu (Khasi rice beer).
WHERE TO EAT: SHILLONG - Dylan's Café, Trattoria, ML05 Café. CHERRAPUNJI - Sky Grill, Halari, Rain Cafe. DAWKI/MAWLYNNONG - Village eateries only, ₹100–200.
HEALTH & SAFETY
No special vaccinations needed. Carry basic medication. Living Root Bridge: pace yourself, drink water constantly. Leeches possible on trail during/after rain - tuck pants into socks.
MOBILE & INTERNET
Jio and Airtel work in Shillong. Patchy in Cherrapunji, minimal in Dawki/Mawlynnong. Download offline Google Maps before leaving Shillong.
CULTURE
Meghalaya is matrilineal - children take mother's surname. Ask before photographing people. Don't litter (especially in Mawlynnong). English widely spoken.
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