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Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Ingenious centuries-old natural root bridge reached by descending 3,000 steps into lush valleys.
Building your Meghalaya With Shillong Dawki and Kamakhya itinerary…
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Travel through Meghalaya on a circular route beginning and ending in Guwahati. You will journey up into the pine hills of Shillong via Umiam Lake before heading east to the turquoise pool of Krang Suri Falls. Spend a night along the clear Umngot River at Shnongpdeng, explore Dawki with boat rides and water activities, and walk through Mawlynnong village to view the Bangladesh plains.
Ascend into Cherrapunji to trek down 3,000 steps to the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat. Discover dramatic cascades at Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls, venture through Mawsmai and Arwah Caves, and visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati before departure.
Umiam Lake: reservoir surrounded by hills with scenic viewpoints and boat rides
Krang Suri Falls: turquoise cascade set in a forested valley with swimming opportunities
Umngot River: clear glassy waters offering boating, cliff jumping, and riverside stays
Mawlynnong: clean village with flower paths, Sky Viewpoint, and Balancing Rock
Double Decker Living Root Bridge: ancient root architecture reached via 3,000 steps
Kamakhya Temple: revered Shakti Peeth on Nilachal Hill offering spiritual depth
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ShillongDay 1 · Shillong
Your trip begins in Guwahati as you drive into the hills of Meghalaya. On the way, pause at Umiam Lake, a wide reservoir where you can relax by the shore or take an optional boat ride. Continue winding through the pine forests until you reach Shillong. After checking into your hotel, spend your evening discovering the town markets and local cafés. You sleep in Shillong.
Meals not included
ShnongpdengDay 2 · Shnongpdeng
Have breakfast and travel east into the Jaintia Hills. Stop at Krang Suri Falls, a turquoise waterfall set in a forested valley, where you can swim or take photographs. From here, drive onward to Shnongpdeng, a peaceful village along the Umngot River near Dawki. Check into your riverside camp or homestay for the night, surrounded by clear river waters and bamboo groves.
Breakfast included
CherrapunjiDay 3 · Cherrapunji
Start your morning along the clear waters of the Umngot River in Dawki on a wooden boat ride, with options for cliff jumping, snorkeling, or zip-lining. Later, travel to Mawlynnong village. Walk the flower-lined pathways to the Sky Viewpoint overlooking the plains of Bangladesh, and stop at the nearby Balancing Rock. Drive upward into the misty cliffs of Cherrapunji (Sohra) and check into your hotel for the night.
Breakfast included
CherrapunjiDay 4 · Cherrapunji
After breakfast, take a short drive to Tyrna village, where the trail to Nongriat begins. Descend around 3,000 stone steps through the forest, traversing hanging bridges and stream crossings to reach the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Spend time around the natural pools beneath the tangled roots to relax and swim. In the afternoon, trek back up the stairs to Tyrna and return to Cherrapunji for your overnight stay.
Breakfast included
ShillongDay 5 · Shillong
Have breakfast before heading out to explore Cherrapunji's highlights. Marvel at Nohkalikai Falls plunging down into a deep gorge, followed by the cascading Seven Sisters Falls. Head underground to walk through the limestone passages of Mawsmai Cave, and explore Arwah Cave to view its ancient fossils. Following the cave explorations, drive back to Shillong where you check into your hotel for the night.
Breakfast included
ShillongDay 6 · Shillong
Enjoy breakfast before driving back from Shillong down to Guwahati. Make a final stop at the revered Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill to take in its spiritual atmosphere and city views. Afterward, you will be transferred directly to the Guwahati airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Breakfast included
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Ingenious centuries-old natural root bridge reached by descending 3,000 steps into lush valleys.
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One of India's tallest plunge waterfalls dropping dramatically into a steep green gorge.
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Ancient sacred Shakti Peeth atop Nilachal Hill offering panoramic views of Guwahati city.
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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, entry tickets and permits and more.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.
Shillong, Shnongpdeng, Cherrapunji, Shillong. 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; Nohkalikai Falls; Kamakhya Temple.
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From ₹43,500 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, entry tickets and permits and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
5 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels and camps/homestays (Shillong 2 nights, Shnongpdeng 1 night, Cherrapunji 2 nights) on CP plan (Breakfast only); Vehicle for the itinerary (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller); One time Jeep Safari; All Inner Line Permits; Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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