Meghalaya, Kaziranga & Guwahati Tour
Guwahati • Shillong • Cherrapunji • Kaziranga • Guwahati. Explore the diverse landscapes of Northeast India on a 7-day journey combining the hill stations and waterfalls of Meghalaya with the wildlife and natural beauty of Kaziranga, followed by sightseeing in Guwahati.
What Makes This Journey Meaningful
This itinerary brings together three very different faces of the Northeast in one journey. It begins in the pine-clad hill capital of Shillong and the dramatic waterfalls of Cherrapunji — Nohkalikai, the Seven Sisters and the Mawkdok Dympep Valley — before descending to the floodplains of Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhinoceros, with jeep and elephant safari opportunities amid grasslands and tea estates. The journey concludes in Guwahati with a dedicated day of cultural and spiritual sightseeing led by the revered Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill.
What You Will Experience
Scenic 3–4 hour drive from Guwahati into the Khasi Hills to Shillong
Cherrapunji — Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and the Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
Kaziranga National Park — home of the one-horned rhinoceros
Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari opportunities (direct payment)
Wildlife and bird sanctuaries, waterfalls and tea estates around Kaziranga, subject to available daylight
Kamakhya Temple — one of India's most revered Shakti Peethas, on Nilachal Hill
Guwahati temple circuit — Balaji, Basistha, Umananda and ISKCON temples
Guwahati Zoo and the ropeway across the Brahmaputra
Itinerary
- Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Guwahati Railway Station
- Proceed towards Shillong — the journey takes approximately 3–4 hours
- Check in to the hotel, freshen up and relax for the day
- After breakfast, depart from Shillong towards Cherrapunji — known for its high rainfall and scenic natural attractions
- Visit Nohkalikai Falls • Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls) • Mawkdok Dympep Valley
- Return to Shillong after completing the sightseeing
- After breakfast, begin the journey from Shillong to Kaziranga
- The journey takes approximately 6–7 hours by car
- Check in to the hotel and relax while enjoying the surrounding natural environment
- Explore Kaziranga National Park and its surrounding attractions
- Opportunities to see the one-horned rhinoceros
- Jeep Safari — direct payment • Elephant Safari — direct payment
- Other attractions: wildlife sanctuaries, bird sanctuaries, waterfalls and tea estates, subject to available daylight
- After breakfast, proceed from Kaziranga to Guwahati
- On reaching Guwahati, there may be an opportunity for local sightseeing depending on the available time
- Check in to the hotel and relax
- Begin the day with a visit to Kamakhya Temple
- Return to the hotel for some rest after the temple visit
- Continue Guwahati sightseeing: Balaji Temple • Zoo • Ropeway • Basistha Temple • Umananda Temple • ISKCON Temple
- Return to the hotel after completing the day's sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed to Guwahati Airport or Guwahati Railway Station for your onward journey
- Tour ends with memorable moments from Meghalaya, Kaziranga & Guwahati
Travel Details
- Accommodation: 6 nights accommodation — 2 nights in Shillong, 2 nights in Kaziranga and 2 nights in Guwahati.
- Transportation: Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, including pickup and drop at Guwahati Airport / Guwahati Railway Station.
- Meals: Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned.
- Entry Fees: Entry charges are not included unless specifically mentioned in the package.
- Guides: Tour coordination and assistance throughout the journey.
- Activities: All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Flights: Not included
- Other: Arrival and departure via Guwahati Airport or Guwahati Railway Station. Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari at Kaziranga are on direct payment; park entry, safari bookings and attraction charges are payable directly unless mentioned. Safari availability is governed by the park authorities and season. Road distances and timings are approximate and may vary depending on the route, traffic, weather and local conditions.
What’s Excluded
- Travel to Guwahati at the start and from Guwahati at the end
- Personal expenses
- Meals unless specifically mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari at Kaziranga (direct payment), park entry and other charges not mentioned in the package
- Ropeway, zoo and entry charges not mentioned in the package
- Expenses arising from weather, road closures, delays or other circumstances beyond the organizer's control
Price on Request
Final pricing depends on group size, dates and permit requirements — enquire for a detailed quote.
This itinerary can be adapted around your dates, pace, group size and areas of interest.
Request a Custom VersionResponsible & Regenerative Approach
The tour engages local drivers, family-run lodges and village vendors across the Khasi Hills, the Kaziranga fringe villages and Guwahati so tourism income stays within local communities. Travellers are briefed on responsible wildlife viewing at Kaziranga — keeping distance, no feeding, no flash photography and strict adherence to forest department guidance — along with carry-back of all plastic and no littering at waterfalls, viewpoints, park areas and temple precincts.
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Payment Terms
Advance payment is required to confirm the booking, followed by balance payment before departure; details shared on enquiry.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation terms are shared at the time of booking confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 nights accommodation (2 nights Shillong, 2 nights Kaziranga, 2 nights Guwahati), transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary with pickup and drop at Guwahati Airport / Guwahati Railway Station, and tour coordination and assistance.
Travel to and from Guwahati, personal expenses, meals unless specifically mentioned, travel insurance, Kaziranga safari charges (direct payment), park entry, ropeway, zoo and other entry charges not mentioned in the package, and expenses arising from circumstances beyond the organizer's control.
The Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari at Kaziranga are on direct payment and subject to park authority schedules and availability. Elephant safari slots are limited and run early in the morning, so advance planning is recommended.
November to April is ideal — Kaziranga National Park is generally open in this season and Meghalaya enjoys clear skies. The park typically remains closed during the monsoon months.
Kaziranga is world-famous for the one-horned rhinoceros and also shelters elephants, wild buffalo, swamp deer and a rich variety of birdlife. Sightings are natural events and can never be guaranteed.
Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill is one of India's most revered Shakti Peethas and among the most important pilgrimage sites in the Northeast. Darshan queues can be long on weekends and festival days, so the visit is planned early in the day.
No — it is a gentle sightseeing itinerary suitable for families. Safari mornings start early, and some viewpoints and temple visits involve steps and uneven paths; comfortable footwear is recommended.
The longest stretch is Shillong to Kaziranga at approximately 6–7 hours; other transfers are 3–4 hours. Comfort stops are made en route.
The tour begins with pickup at Guwahati Airport or Guwahati Railway Station, both well connected from major Indian cities. Onward travel to Guwahati is not included in the package.
Yes — additional nights, Mawlynnong and Dawki, extra safari time at Kaziranga, or adjusted travel dates can be arranged around your group.
Our team responds within 2 business days to confirm dates and finalise pricing.
Advance payment is required to confirm the booking, followed by balance payment before departure; details shared on enquiry.
Cancellation terms are shared at the time of booking confirmation.
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