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Meghalaya Living Root Bridges

5 Days / 4 NightsMeghalayaAdventure

Overview

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
DestinationMeghalaya
Travel typeAdventure
Group sizePrivate trip for 2+ travellers
Hotels3-Star / resort
TransportPrivate AC SUV
MealsBreakfast and dinner
PickupGuwahati Airport
DropGuwahati Airport

Shillong, Cherrapunji's waterfalls, the double-decker root bridge and the crystal-clear Dawki river.

An easy-to-moderate nature trip through the Khasi Hills, with one rewarding trek to Nongriat.

Trip highlights

  • Double-decker living root bridge trek
  • Boating on the Umngot River at Dawki
  • Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
  • Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Cave

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1

Guwahati to Shillong

Umiam Lake en route; Police Bazaar evening.

Dinner Shillong
Day 2

Cherrapunji

Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and Seven Sisters Falls.

Breakfast, Dinner Cherrapunji
Day 3

Root bridge trek

Trek ~3,500 steps to the double-decker root bridge and back.

Breakfast, Dinner Cherrapunji
Day 4

Dawki & Mawlynnong

Umngot River boating and Mawlynnong village; back to Shillong.

Breakfast, Dinner Shillong
Day 5

Departure

Drive to Guwahati airport.

Breakfast

What's included

Inclusions

  • 4 nights hotel / resort
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private SUV for all transfers
  • Local guide for the root-bridge trek

Exclusions

  • Flights / train tickets
  • Lunch unless mentioned
  • Monument entry tickets and camera fees
  • Personal expenses, tips and laundry
  • Anything not listed in inclusions
  • Boating at Dawki (paid locally)

Good to know

Know before you go

  • The root-bridge trek involves ~3,500 steps each way
  • Dawki river is clearest from November to April

Things to carry

  • Good grip trekking shoes
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Light woollens
  • Quick-dry clothes

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
  • 50% refund for cancellations 15–29 days before departure
  • No refund for cancellations within 14 days of departure
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