SHILLONG • CHERRAPUNJI • DAWKI • MAWLYNNONG • Laitlum

7 Nights / 8 Days

• 🕐 Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
• 🗺️ Route: Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji (Sohra) → Dawki → Mawlynnong → Shillong → Guwahati
• 🌿 Travel Style: Scenic • Nature • Adventure • Offbeat • Experiential
• ✨ Experience: Umiam Lake • Shillong • Elephant Falls • Shillong Peak • Cherrapunji • Nohkalikai Falls • Seven Sisters Falls • Mawsmai Cave • Dainthlen Falls • Double Decker Living Root Bridge • Dawki • Umngot River • Mawlynnong • Krang Suri Falls • Laitlum Canyon
• 📍 Best For: Couples • Families • Friends • Nature Lovers • Adventure Seekers • Photography Enthusiasts
• 🧭 Customisable: Available as a fully customised tour. Duration, destinations, sightseeing and hotel category can be modified according to traveller preferences, travel dates and budget.
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Tour Plan

Day 1: Guwahati → Shillong — Upon arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station, meet the Nomadix representative and begin the scenic drive towards Shillong, the famed “Scotland of the East.” En route, stop at Umiam Lake (Barapani) to enjoy its beautiful hill surroundings, lakeside landscapes and photography opportunities. Continue towards Shillong, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Shillong

Day 2: Shillong Local Sightseeing — After breakfast, explore the natural and urban character of Shillong. Visit Lady Hydari Park, Butterfly Museum, Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak, subject to local regulations and accessibility. Later, explore Police Bazaar, with its cafés, local shopping, handicrafts and lively streets.

Overnight: Shillong

Day 3: Shillong → Cherrapunji (Sohra) — After breakfast, drive towards Cherrapunji (Sohra), one of the world's most renowned high-rainfall regions. Visit the spectacular Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls (subject to seasonal visibility), Mawsmai Cave, Dainthlen Falls and Eco Park. If time permits, Arwah Cave can also be explored. Enjoy dramatic cliffs, misty valleys and breathtaking landscapes throughout the journey before checking in to your accommodation.

Overnight: Cherrapunji

Day 4: Double Decker Living Root Bridge Expedition — After breakfast, head towards Tyrna Village for the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek. Descend through lush tropical forests, cross natural streams and discover Meghalaya's extraordinary living-root architecture. Depending on fitness level, weather and available time, the expedition can be extended towards Rainbow Falls and natural pools. The trek involves several thousand steps and requires moderate physical fitness. Return to the hotel after an unforgettable day in the Meghalaya wilderness.

Overnight: Cherrapunji

Day 5: Cherrapunji → Dawki → Mawlynnong — After breakfast, drive towards Dawki and experience the spectacular Umngot River, famous for its exceptionally clear waters during favourable conditions. Optional boating can be enjoyed at an additional cost, subject to river conditions and local operations. Visit the India–Bangladesh Border viewpoint before continuing towards Mawlynnong. Explore the village, Sky View Tower and Single Living Root Bridge while experiencing the surrounding green landscapes.

Overnight: Mawlynnong / Dawki

Day 6: Mawlynnong → Shillong — After breakfast, begin the return journey towards Shillong. En route, visit the spectacular Krang Suri Falls, subject to road, weather and local conditions. Enjoy scenic countryside views and, depending on available time, take an optional break at a local café. Continue towards Shillong and relax after arrival.

Overnight: Shillong

Day 7: Shillong — Laitlum & Leisure — After breakfast, explore one of Meghalaya's most dramatic viewpoints — Laitlum Canyon. Enjoy panoramic views across deep valleys, rolling hills and surrounding landscapes. Later, visit Ward's Lake and spend some relaxed time exploring Shillong's cafés and local streets. Complete your final shopping session at Police Bazaar before returning to the hotel.

Overnight: Shillong

Day 8: Shillong → Guwahati Departure — After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive back to Guwahati. Enjoy the final views of Meghalaya's hills and countryside before being dropped at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

Tour Ends with memories of Meghalaya's forests, waterfalls, living-root bridges and mountain valleys.

Included

✓ Accommodation for 07 nights in selected 3★ hotels
✓ Daily breakfast under CP meal plan
✓ Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
✓ Pickup & drop from Guwahati Airport / Railway Station
✓ Experienced driver
✓ Driver allowance
✓ Fuel charges
✓ Parking charges
✓ Toll taxes
✓ Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
✓ Nomadix Holidays travel assistance

Excluded

✕ Airfare / train tickets
✕ Lunch & dinner
✕ Entry fees to monuments, caves, parks or attractions
✕ Boating charges at Dawki
✕ Trekking guide charges, if applicable
✕ Camera / video charges
✕ Personal expenses including laundry, tips, shopping and snacks
✕ Adventure activities not specifically mentioned
✕ Additional sightseeing outside the itinerary
✕ Travel insurance
✕ Medical expenses
✕ Expenses arising from natural calamities, landslides, roadblocks, strikes, adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances
✕ GST, if applicable
✕ Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Payment Policy

25% Token: To confirm booking; non-refundable.
Balance 25%: Payable 7 days before travel.
Remaining 50%: Payable on arrival.

Booking is confirmed only after the required advance is received.

Confirmation voucher must be carried during the trip.

Cancellation & Refund

25% Token: Non-refundable in all cases.
Cancellation within 15 days: 50% advance is non-refundable.
No Show: Advance payment is non-refundable.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

Exceptional cases may be considered at Nomadix Holidays' discretion, subject to applicable service charges and supporting documents.

Date Change / Amendment

Prepone/Postpone: One date change is permitted free of Nomadix charges if requested in writing at least 7 days before travel, subject to availability.

Any supplier / seasonal charges will be payable by the traveller.

No changes are accepted within 7 days of travel, except in exceptional circumstances.

Changes requested during the trip are treated as a fresh booking and may incur additional charges.

Important

• Standard hotel check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
• Sightseeing is subject to weather, road conditions, local regulations and operational circumstances.
• Shillong Peak is subject to local regulations and accessibility.
• Seven Sisters Falls may have limited visibility during certain seasons or weather conditions.
• Arwah Cave is optional and subject to available time and local conditions.
• The Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek involves several thousand steps and requires moderate physical fitness. Comfortable trekking shoes are strongly recommended.
• Rainbow Falls is optional and depends on fitness, weather and available time.
• Dawki boating is optional and subject to weather, river conditions and local operating regulations.
• The water clarity of the Umngot River is seasonal and weather-dependent and cannot be guaranteed.
• Krang Suri Falls is subject to road, weather and local conditions.
• The sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted depending on operational requirements without affecting the overall tour experience.
• Guests should carry valid Government Photo ID during the trip.
• This itinerary has been specially curated around Meghalaya's natural, cultural and experiential landscapes and does not include visits to religious places or temples.
• Hotels, vehicles and services are subject to availability and seasonal rates.
• Only services mentioned in the booking voucher are included.
• Vehicle type depends on group size, availability and local operating conditions.
• Package prices may change due to hotel tariffs, transport rates, taxes or government charges.
• This itinerary is fully customisable according to traveller preferences, travel dates, number of guests, hotel category and budget.

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