Meghalaya Scenic Tour
Guwahati • Shillong • Mawlynnong • Dawki • Cherrapunji. Explore the natural beauty of Meghalaya on a 5-day journey through Shillong, Mawlynnong, Dawki and Cherrapunji — lush landscapes, waterfalls and scenic valleys with a relaxed stay in Shillong.
What Makes This Journey Meaningful
Meghalaya — the 'abode of clouds' — packs an extraordinary variety of landscapes into a compact journey. This itinerary is based in Shillong, the pine-clad hill capital, and radiates out to the region's most celebrated sights: Mawlynnong, known as 'God's own Garden' and often called Asia's cleanest village; the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki, where boats appear to float on glass; and Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth, home to Nohkalikai Falls and the Seven Sisters Falls. A final day in Shillong and Guwahati rounds off the journey with museums, parks and the vast Umiam Lake.
What You Will Experience
Scenic 3–4 hour drive from Guwahati into the Khasi Hills to Shillong
Mawlynnong Village — 'God's own Garden', celebrated for its cleanliness and living root traditions
The crystal-clear Dawki River (Umngot), famed for its glass-like waters
Cherrapunji — one of the world's rainiest places, with dramatic gorge scenery
Nohkalikai Falls — among India's tallest plunge waterfalls
Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls) and the Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
Shillong city sights — Don Bosco Museum and Lady Hydari Park
Umiam Lake — the vast scenic reservoir on the Guwahati road
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, proceed towards Mawlynnong Village — known as 'God's own Garden'
- Spend time exploring the village at leisure
- Continue to the Dawki River, famed for its crystal-clear waters
- Return to Shillong after sightseeing
- After breakfast, depart from Shillong towards Cherrapunji — renowned for its high rainfall and scenic natural attractions
- Visit Nohkalikai Falls • Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls) • Mawkdok Dympep Valley
- Return to Shillong after sightseeing
- After breakfast, explore Shillong's attractions: Don Bosco Museum • Lady Hydari Park
- Visit Umiam Lake en route
- Proceed to Guwahati and check in to the hotel
- After breakfast, proceed for your departure from Guwahati Airport or Guwahati Railway Station
- Tour ends with memorable moments from Meghalaya
Travel Details
- Accommodation: 4 nights accommodation — 3 nights in Shillong and 1 night 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. Boating at Dawki and entry to attractions are payable directly unless mentioned. 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
- Boating charges at Dawki 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, homestay-style hotels and village vendors across the Khasi Hills so tourism income stays within Meghalaya's communities. Travellers are briefed on Mawlynnong's community-led cleanliness traditions, riverside waste norms at Dawki, and respectful conduct in living villages — carry-back of plastic and no littering at waterfalls, viewpoints and river banks.
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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
4 nights accommodation (3 nights Shillong, 1 night 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, boating and entry charges not mentioned in the package, and expenses arising from circumstances beyond the organizer's control.
Boating on the Umngot river at Dawki is payable directly and remains subject to river and weather conditions on the day. The famous glass-clear water is best seen in the drier months, roughly October to April.
October to May offers the clearest skies and the most transparent waters at Dawki. The monsoon months (June to September) turn Cherrapunji's waterfalls into their most dramatic form, but rain is near-constant and river activities may be restricted.
No — it is a gentle sightseeing itinerary suitable for families. Some viewpoints and village walks involve steps and uneven paths; comfortable footwear is recommended.
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.
Mawlynnong is celebrated as 'God's own Garden' and is widely known for its community-led cleanliness traditions, flower-lined lanes and living root bridge heritage nearby. Visitors are expected to respect village norms and carry back all waste.
Yes — additional nights, nearby sights such as the living root bridges or Kaziranga (Assam), 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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