Meghalaya Tour Package (5 Days)
5-day Meghalaya tour from Guwahati: Shillong, Sohra (Cherrapunji), Mawlynnong and Dawki. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹10,860 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
16° – 23°C
October in Meghalaya

Description
5-day Meghalaya tour from Guwahati: Shillong, Sohra (Cherrapunji), Mawlynnong and Dawki. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹10,860 per person.
This 5 days 4 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Umiam Lake, Police Bazaar, Nohkalikai Falls and more. October–May (waterfalls fullest June–September) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 4-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Meghalaya
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 7°C – 26°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Guwahati to Shillong
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Guwahati in the morning. Drive from Guwahati to Shillong (about 99 km, 2 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Shillong. Stop at Umiam Lake on the way up. Check in at Shillong and walk around Police Bazaar in the evening. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Guwahati to Shillong
99 km · ~1h 59m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Guwahati
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShillongShillong, Meghalaya
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Guwahati to Shillong
99 km · ~2h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Guwahati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Guwahati → Shillong
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~99 km
~2h 12m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹330
- Arrive in Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Guwahati to Shillong
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Umiam Lake
A large reservoir among pine-covered hills.
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Police Bazaar
The busy centre of Shillong.
Shillong to Sohra
Today's travel: from Shillong to Sohra (Cherrapunji) (about 53 km, 1 hr). Drive to Sohra (Cherrapunji), stopping at Elephant Falls. See Nohkalikai, one of the tallest plunge falls in India, the Mawsmai caves and the Seven Sisters falls. Overnight stay in Sohra (Cherrapunji).
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Nohkalikai Falls
A 340 m plunge waterfall into a green pool.
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Mawsmai Caves
Limestone caves lit for visitors.
Double-decker root bridge
After breakfast, trek down about 3,500 steps from Tyrna to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat and climb back up. Start early with water and good shoes; the walk takes most of the day. Swim in the blue pools near the bridge before the climb back. Overnight stay in Sohra (Cherrapunji).
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Double-decker living root bridge
A two-level bridge grown from the roots of rubber trees.
Mawlynnong and Dawki
Today's travel: from Sohra (Cherrapunji) to Mawlynnong (about 75 km, 1 hr 30 min), from Mawlynnong to Dawki (about 29 km, 30 min) and from Dawki to Shillong (about 81 km, 1 hr 30 min). Visit Mawlynnong, called the cleanest village in Asia, and its single living root bridge, then go boating on the clear Umngot river at Dawki on the Bangladesh border. Return to Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.
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Mawlynnong
A neat Khasi village with a sky walk and root bridge.
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Umngot river, Dawki
A river so clear the boats seem to float in air.
Shillong to Guwahati
Visit Ward's Lake and the Don Bosco Museum of North East cultures before driving down. Drive from Shillong to Guwahati (about 99 km, 2 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Guwahati. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shillong to Guwahati
99 km · ~1h 59m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GuwahatiGuwahati, Assam
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shillong to Guwahati
99 km · ~2h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shillong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shillong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shillong → Guwahati
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~99 km
~2h 12m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹330
- Arrive in Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shillong to Guwahati
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Guwahati for Guwahati.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Don Bosco Museum
A seven-storey museum of the cultures of the North East.
Tour Overview
Meghalaya, the "abode of clouds": Shillong, the waterfalls and living root bridges of Sohra (Cherrapunji), the clean village of Mawlynnong and the clear Umngot river at Dawki.
This 5-day, 4-night package starts and ends in Guwahati. The route runs Guwahati → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati, about 436 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Meghalaya Tour from Guwahati
- Umiam Lake
- Police Bazaar
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Caves
- Double-decker living root bridge
- Mawlynnong
- Umngot river, Dawki
- Don Bosco Museum
Inclusions in the Meghalaya Tour Package
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Meghalaya Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Meghalaya Tour
Best time to visit: October–May (waterfalls fullest June–September)
Route: Guwahati → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati (about 436 km in all)
Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong; 3-star hotel in Sohra (Cherrapunji), or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Guwahati. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹16,200 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹14,790 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹12,620 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹11,770 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹10,860 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Umiam Lake
- Police Bazaar
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Caves
- Double-decker living root bridge
- Mawlynnong
- Umngot river, Dawki
- Don Bosco Museum
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May (waterfalls fullest June–September) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Guwahati for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May (waterfalls fullest June–September)
Route: Guwahati → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati (about 436 km in all)
Hotels: Treebo Omega Stay Inn, Shillong; 3-star hotel in Sohra (Cherrapunji), or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
5 days and 4 nights. It starts from Guwahati on day 1 and you are back in Guwahati on day 5.
Guwahati → Shillong → Sohra (Cherrapunji) → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong → Guwahati. That is about 436 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹16,200 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹10,860 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Guwahati and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May (waterfalls fullest June–September).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
