Forest trails and living roots: 5 nights across Assam and Meghalaya

A rich immersion connecting grassland wildlife tracking with ancient rainforest trails.

Duration: 5 nights / 6 days
States: Assam, Meghalaya
Pace: Moderate
Vehicle: SUV. Elevated views on the eastern highway and robust handling on misty hill roads.
Best months: November to April. Kaziranga core zones are closed during monsoon.
Ideal for: Nature enthusiasts combining wildlife tracking with lush rainforest trails.

Route

GuwahatiKazirangaShillongCherrapunjeeGuwahati

680 km. Longest single driving day is 250 km.

Day by day

Day 1
Toward the sanctuary
Guwahati to Kaziranga · Drive: 4.5 hours, 190 km
Drive east through the Brahmaputra plains to the fringes of Kaziranga. Check into your wildlife lodge and spend a quiet evening listening to the forest sounds.
Overnight in Kaziranga
Day 2
Tracking the rhino
Kaziranga local
Embark on an early morning safari into the central range, followed by an afternoon jeep safari through tall elephant grass to track one-horned rhinos, wild buffaloes, and hornbills.
Overnight in Kaziranga
Day 3
Plains to cloud forests
Kaziranga to Shillong · Drive: 6 hours, 250 km
Leave the grasslands behind, transit past Guwahati once, and climb into the cool, pine-scented hills of Meghalaya. Stop for lake views at Umiam en route.
Overnight in Shillong
Day 4
Deep into the rainforest
Shillong to Cherrapunjee · Drive: 2 hours, 55 km
Drive across sweeping plateaus to the limestone cliffs of Cherrapunjee. Take a guided hike down to the bioengineered living root bridges.
Overnight in Cherrapunjee
Day 5
Caves and canyon walks
Cherrapunjee local
Spend the day exploring the prehistoric limestone passages of Arwah Cave and watching the massive plunge of Nohkalikai Falls.
Overnight in Cherrapunjee
Day 6
Return to the plains
Cherrapunjee to Guwahati · Drive: 4.5 hours, 150 km
Descend smoothly from the Khasi hills directly to Guwahati airport for your departure flight.

Night 1 & 2: Borgos Resort, Kaziranga (4-star). A premier wildlife resort set immediately adjacent to the central safari range.
Night 3: Courtyard by Marriott Shillong (5-star). Uncompromising luxury and international dining in the heart of Shillong.
Night 4 & 5: Polo Orchid Resort, Cherrapunjee (4-star). Clifftop luxury overlooking deep forested valleys.

Exclusive SUV, premium accommodation, daily breakfast, and end-to-end planning as an all-in bundle. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Safari tickets, entry fees to caves and parks, lunches and dinners.

All-in pricing

Pricing quoted on enquiry, tailored to your dates and group size. No hidden costs.