A lamplit mountain cottage at dusk among pines and misty ridges

Smarto Exclusive · Meghalaya

A lake, the cliffs and the clouds

Two of Meghalaya's most romantic stays, one on Umiam lake and one above the Sohra gorges, joined by the quietest roads we know.

From ₹60,000 for two, for the whole trip

Duration: 4 nights / 5 days
States: Meghalaya
Pace: Relaxed
Vehicle: Sedan or SUV.
Best months: October to April. The monsoon months are moody and beautiful too.
Ideal for: Honeymooners and couples who want quiet, not a checklist.

Route

GuwahatiUmiamLaitlumMawphlangSohraGuwahati

Day by day

Day 1
Straight to the lake
Guwahati to Umiam · Drive: 2.5 hours, 85 km
No detours: check in at a lakeside resort on Umiam and spend the evening on the water or on your balcony.
Overnight in Umiam
Day 2
The edge of the world, and a sacred forest
Morning at Laitlum's ridge, where the hills fall away into deep valleys, then the gentle guided walk through the Mawphlang sacred forest. Back for an evening at the resort.
Overnight in Umiam
Day 3
To the cliffs at Sohra
Umiam to Sohra · Drive: 2 hours, 70 km
Via Wah Kaba falls and the Mawkdok valley, to a small resort with valley-view suites above the Sohra gorges.
Overnight in Sohra
Day 4
Waterfalls for two
Wei Sawdong's three-step falls in the morning, a slow lunch, and sunset over the Seven Sisters falls.
Overnight in Sohra
Day 5
Back to Guwahati
Sohra to Guwahati · Drive: 4 hours, 150 km
A late breakfast and the drive down for your flight home.

Where you stay

Nights 1 and 2: Ri Kynjai, Umiam lake (luxury resort), with lake-view rooms.
Nights 3 and 4: Jiva Resort, Sohra (luxury resort), valley-view suites.

The suggested price of ₹60,000 for two does not include these exact hotels. Ask us and we will price the stays listed here.

What’s included

A private car with a Smarto driver for the whole journey, hotel stays as listed or equivalent, daily breakfast, all transfers and sightseeing on the route, and end-to-end planning by Smarto.