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Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Handcrafted bio-engineering marvel grown from living tree roots deep inside Nongriat village.

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Travel across the hills of Meghalaya and into Assam on this seven-day journey starting and ending in Guwahati. You will visit Shillong, Dawki, Shnongpdeng, Cherrapunji, and Kaziranga National Park. Along the way, explore Krang Suri Falls, Mawlynnong village, limestone caves, the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat, and multiple waterfalls.
Enjoy watersports on the Umngot River, riverside camping with a bonfire, and dramatic viewpoint stops at Laitlum Canyons and Umiam Lake. The trip concludes with an early morning jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park to search for one-horned rhinos and other wildlife before returning to Guwahati.
Krang Suri Falls: Dip in the turquoise waters surrounded by green scenery
Shnongpdeng: Camp along the clear Dawki River with water activities
Mawlynnong: Walk through clean village pathways near the Bangladesh border
Nongriat: Trek to the double-decker living root bridge and natural pools
Kaziranga National Park: Spot one-horned rhinoceroses and wildlife on morning jeep safari
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ShillongDay 1 · Shillong
Meet your group and trip captain at the pick-up point in Guwahati for a brief introduction. Drive up into Meghalaya to reach the hill town of Shillong. Check into your hotel with standard check-in from 1:00 pm and unwind. In the evening, head out for cafe hopping and explore the local markets of Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Meals not included
ShnongpdengDay 2 · Shnongpdeng
Have breakfast and begin the drive towards the Dawki River, also known as the Umngot River, celebrated for its clear turquoise water. On the way, stop at Krang Suri Falls to take in the views and enjoy its turquoise pool. Continue to the village of Shnongpdeng near Dawki and check into riverside camps. Spend the evening around a bonfire, weather permitting. Dinner is served at camp before your overnight stay in Shnongpdeng.
Breakfast and dinner included
CherrapunjiDay 3 · Cherrapunji
Eat breakfast, then enjoy adventure activities along the river including cliff jumping, boating, snorkeling, and kayaking in the clear waters. Later, drive towards Cherrapunji, famous for its living root bridges and heavy rainfall. Along the route close to the Indo-Bangladesh border, visit Mawlynnong village with its tidy paths and vistas across the plains of Bangladesh. Arrive in Cherrapunji, check into your hotel, and rest for the night.
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CherrapunjiDay 4 · Cherrapunji
Have an early breakfast and set off to see Seven Sister Falls cascading down rocky cliffs. Next, tour Mawsmai Caves to observe natural limestone stalactites. Visit the Single Root Bridge before moving to Tyrna Village, the trail head for the forest hike. Trek through Nongriat Village past rivers and pools to reach the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge. After exploring the bridges and village surroundings, hike back and return to your Cherrapunji hotel for the night.
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ShillongDay 5 · Shillong
After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive back toward Shillong. Stop at Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in the state dropping 1,115 feet. Visit Garden of Caves to see rocky streams and natural caves, then continue to Laitlum Canyons for expansive views across deep valley gorges. Stop by Elephant Falls with its three cascades before reaching Shillong. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Breakfast included
KazirangaDay 6 · Kaziranga
Eat breakfast, check out, and take a scenic journey north towards Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Along the route, make a stop at Umiam Lake, a wide reservoir bordered by wooded hills. Continue the drive past valleys and forests to Kaziranga. Upon arrival, check into your resort surrounded by natural foliage. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoying recreational activities within the resort grounds. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Breakfast included
KazirangaDay 7 · Kaziranga
Set off on an early morning jeep safari inside Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the one-horned rhino, wild elephants, and deer. After completing the safari and checking out by 11:00 am, board your transport for the drive back to Guwahati. You will be dropped at Guwahati Airport by around 6:00 pm for your flight home.
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Handcrafted bio-engineering marvel grown from living tree roots deep inside Nongriat village.

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UNESCO World Heritage wildlife sanctuary famous for dense populations of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses.

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Meghalaya's tallest plunge waterfall dropping dramatically 1,115 feet into a pool below.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, some stays, sightseeing vehicle, guide and more.
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Shillong, Shnongpdeng, Cherrapunji, Shillong, Kaziranga. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Double Decker Living Root Bridge; Kaziranga National Park; Nohkalikai Falls.
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Pickup and drop according to fixed timing from Guwahati Airport; Transportation for local sightseeing in Tempo Traveler or SUV from Guwahati to Guwahati; 6 nights accommodation: 2 nights hotel in Shillong, 1 night riverside camp in Shnongpdeng, 2 nights hotel in Cherrapunji, and 1 night hotel in Kaziranga on a mixed meal plan (6 breakfasts and 1 dinner); Cliff jumping, snorkeling, boating, and kayaking in Dawki River; Jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park; Adventure medical insurance covering the journey from base to base; Bonfire in Shnongpdeng if weather permits; Female Trip Captain present throughout the trip. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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