Meghalaya Trails | Waterfalls & Wildlife Special
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Trip Highlights
Enjoy a journey through Northeast India, where lush forests, living root bridges, crystal rivers, and vibrant culture create an unforgettable experience.
Trek through Meghalaya’s famed living root bridges on the Nongriat trail, guided by experts for a safe and enriching jungle adventure.
Extend your journey with an optional hike to Rainbow Waterfall, where sparkling cascades and lush forest trails create a mesmerising escape.
Cruise along the Brahmaputra River aboard the Alfresco Grand, with included tickets, scenic sunsets, and Guwahati’s lively riverside charm.
Unwind amid Meghalaya’s serene beauty with a Dawki boating and Laitlum horse-riding experience, blending tranquil waters with panoramic mountain views.
Know Before You Go
- Carry original government photo IDs for all travelers (including children) for hotel check-ins, police/forest check posts, and any state entry formalities.
- Expect standard hotel check-in after 2:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM; early check-in/late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable.
- The hotels in the hills may have limited room sizes, intermittent Wi-Fi, power backups, and non-AC rooms by default due to cool weather.
- Wear sturdy trekking shoes, carry a rain jacket/poncho, quick-dry layers, a cap, sunscreen, and insect repellent; monsoon months can bring leeches on forest trails.
- Attempt the Nongriat Double Decker trek only if fit for steep ascents/descents (~3,500 steps each way); not recommended for knee, back, or cardiac issues.
- Expect patchy mobile network and data speeds outside cities; download maps, keep offline tickets, and inform family of low connectivity windows.
- Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
- Please note that the driver might turn off the vehicle’s ACs while driving in hilly areas to optimise engine performance.
- It is recommended that you always carry an umbrella and warm clothes to avoid unexpected rainfall and temperature drops.
- Please keep the destination clean.
Additional Information
About the Tour:
Start your journey with a scenic drive from Guwahati to Kaziranga, home to the iconic one-horned rhinoceros. Enjoy an exciting jeep safari through the national park, visit the Orchid & Biodiversity Park, and witness Assamese cultural performances. Continue to Shillong, pausing at the picturesque Umiam Lake, before heading to Cherrapunjee to explore misty waterfalls and ancient caves. Trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and Rainbow Falls, then travel via Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village, and the crystal-clear Dawki River. Shop and café-hop at Shillong’s lively Police Bazar before returning to Guwahati for a Brahmaputra sunset cruise and a visit to the revered Kamakhya Temple.