The Meghalaya highlights: 4 nights across Meghalaya and Assam

A balanced first journey into the abode of clouds.

Duration: 4 nights / 5 days
States: Meghalaya, Assam
Pace: Moderate
Vehicle: Sedan. Perfect for smooth mountain roads.
Best months: September to May.
Ideal for: First-time visitors and families.

Route

GuwahatiShillongCherrapunjeeShillongGuwahati

Day by day

Day 1
The climb to the clouds
Guwahati to Shillong · Drive: 3 hours, 100 km
Leave the plains behind as the road curves up into the pine-covered hills of Meghalaya. Enjoy a relaxed evening in the colonial capital.
Overnight in Shillong
Day 2
Waterfalls and misty ridges
Shillong to Cherrapunjee · Drive: 2 hours, 55 km
A spectacular drive through rolling green plateaus, stopping at viewpoints before checking into your cliffside resort.
Overnight in Cherrapunjee
Day 3
Caves and cascades
Cherrapunjee local · Drive: 1 hour, 20 km
Spend a full day admiring dramatic waterfalls and exploring deep limestone caves, feeling the drop in temperature.
Overnight in Cherrapunjee
Day 4
Return to the pines
Cherrapunjee to Shillong · Drive: 2 hours, 55 km
Enjoy a slow morning at the resort before returning to Shillong for local café hopping and shopping.
Overnight in Shillong
Day 5
Down to the plains
Shillong to Guwahati · Drive: 3 hours, 100 km
Descend the hills back to Guwahati for your onward flight or train, concluding the journey seamlessly.
Overnight in Guwahati

Where you stay

Night 1 & Night 4: Courtyard by Marriott Shillong (5-star). Brings international luxury to the heart of the city.
Night 2 & Night 3: Polo Orchid Resort, Cherrapunjee (4-star). A premium resort perched on the edge of a cliff.
Night 5: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati (5-star). Exceptional city luxury to unwind.

What’s included

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

Not included

Lunches and dinners, entry fees to monuments, optional activities (safaris/boats), and personal expenses.

All-in pricing

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

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The Meghalaya highlights

Day by day

The climb to the clouds

Waterfalls and misty ridges

Caves and cascades

Return to the pines

Down to the plains

Where you stay

What’s included

Not included

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