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A living root bridge woven across a forest stream in Meghalaya

Journey 06 · Meghalaya & Assam

The rain and root bridges

Straight to the heart of Meghalaya's waterfalls.

Duration
3 nights / 4 days
States
Meghalaya, Assam
Pace
Easy
Vehicle
Sedan.
Best months
June to October.
Ideal for
Travellers wanting maximum scenic impact.

Route

GuwahatiCherrapunjeeShillongGuwahati

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Straight to the edge

    Guwahati to Cherrapunjee · Drive: 4.5 hours, 150 km

    Bypass Shillong and head straight to the dramatic cliffs of Cherrapunjee. Watch the valley clouds roll in.

    Overnight in Cherrapunjee

  2. Day 2

    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

  3. Day 3

    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

  4. Day 4

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