Hotel Brahmaputra Grand / similar
Guwahati
1 night Deluxe room Breakfast only
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Family
Shillong & Cherrapunji Classic — 5 Nights
Scotland of the East's pine hills, waterfalls and living root bridges from Guwahati.
Indicative twin-sharing price. Flights, visas and taxes apply only when listed in inclusions.
About this journey
Overview
This five-night circuit is the easiest way to see Meghalaya's signature sights without long drives each day. You base in Shillong for the lakes, markets and viewpoints, then move to Cherrapunji — among the wettest places on earth — for its waterfalls, limestone caves and a short trek to a living root bridge. Days are unhurried enough for families and photography stops, with local Khasi guides sharing the region's matrilineal culture along the way. Guwahati's Kamakhya temple and Umananda island open and close the trip, giving a taste of Assamese heritage before you head into the hills. It suits first-time visitors, school-holiday families and small groups wanting a well-paced, comfortable introduction to the North East.
Trip highlights
- Arrive Guwahati, drive to Shillong
- Shillong sightseeing and Elephant Falls
- route villages
- Living root bridge trek and limestone caves
- Dawki river and return to Shillong
6 days planned
Day-by-day itinerary
Land at Guwahati airport and drive three hours up into the Khasi hills to Shillong, stopping at Umiam Lake for photographs of its forested islands. Evening free to walk Police Bazar and try Khasi jadoh and pork dishes at a local eatery.
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What's included
Inclusions
- 5 nights' accommodation in Guwahati, Shillong and Cherrapunji
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Airport pickup and drop at Guwahati
- Private vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers
- Shillong city tour including Umiam Lake and Ward's Lake
- Cherrapunji sightseeing with Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters Falls
- Guided trek to Mawsmai living root bridge
- Kamakhya Temple visit in Guwahati
- All toll, parking and driver allowances
- 24x7 local travel desk support
Exclusions
- Airfare and train tickets to and from the start city
- Lunches and beverages unless specified in inclusions
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry and phone bills
- Travel insurance and any medical costs
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Rate changes due to peak-date or festival surcharges
Where you sleep
Accommodation details
- Total nights
- 5 nights
- Properties
- 3 hotels
- Average rating
- 3.0 star
- Board basis
- Breakfast only
Hotel Polo Towers / similar
Shillong
2 nights Superior room Breakfast only
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Cherry Resort / similar
Cherrapunji
2 nights Cottage room Breakfast only
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.
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Visa and documents
Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.
Availability
Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.
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