Happy Yatra Travels is a local taxi and tour operator based in Shillong, Meghalaya. Every package here runs in our own cars with local Khasi drivers who do these hill roads daily - we handle the car, driver, fuel and a day-by-day route plan, and pick you up from Guwahati airport or anywhere in Shillong. Hotels are the one thing we deliberately leave to you: you pick the hotels, we drive. Rated 4.9 by Travellers.
This is the trip most travellers come to Meghalaya for: Shillong's pine ridges and Laitlum Canyon, the waterfall country of Cherrapunji (Sohra), and the transparent Umngot River at Dawki with Asia's cleanest village on the way - strung together at a pace that leaves room to actually stand and stare.
One car and one local driver stay with you for all four days: pickup from Guwahati airport or Shillong, and a route planned around your night halts in Shillong, Sohra and Dawki - we recommend trusted hotels and riverside camps at each stop, you book the one you like. Extend it to five or six days with Krang Suri, Phe Phe Falls or riverside camping - the circuit is yours.
What you'll see
Laitlum Canyon
Sweeping grass-ridge canyon, often above the clouds
Umiam Lake (Barapani)
Vast reservoir with boating and lakeside cafés
Nohkalikai Falls
India's tallest plunge waterfall (~340 m)
Seven Sisters Falls
Seven-stream falls on the Mawsmai cliffs
Mawsmai Cave
Easy walk-through limestone cave near Sohra
Garden of Caves
Streams, hidden falls and wooden walkways
Mawlynnong
Asia's cleanest village - bamboo lanes and flower gardens
Living Root Bridge, Riwai
A bridge grown, not built, from living fig roots
Umngot River, Dawki
Boat over water so clear the shadow rides the riverbed
Route map
Every stop pinned in driving order, starting from Guwahati Airport. Your driver adjusts the exact order on the day with the weather and light.
Open the full route in Google MapsSample itinerary
A typical run of the trip - every stop, timing and order can change to suit you.
- DAY 1
Arrive · Shillong local
Pickup at Guwahati (~3 hrs) or Shillong · Umiam Lake en route, Ward's Lake and Police Bazar by evening
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 2
Laitlum & into Sohra
Laitlum Canyon in morning light, then Elephant Falls, Mawkdok viewpoint and the Garden of Caves · night in Cherrapunji
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 3
Sohra's waterfalls → riverside night
Nohkalikai, Mawsmai Cave and Arwah's fossil galleries - Seven Sisters too in monsoon · evening drive down to a riverside camp or homestay at Dawki–Shnongpdeng
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 4
Umngot boating, Mawlynnong & drop
Morning boating on the glass-clear Umngot right from your camp, then Asia's cleanest village and the Riwai root bridge on the way back · drop at Shillong or Guwahati by night
Day route on Google Maps
More sample itineraries - pick your duration
The 4-day circuit above is our most-booked plan, but the same route stretches or shrinks to fit your leave. Each variant below has its own detailed page.
3-day Shillong & Cherrapunji circuit
3 days / 2 nights- Day 1 - Guwahati pickup, Umiam Lake, Shillong local sightseeing
- Day 2 - Laitlum Canyon, Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai & Mawsmai Cave
- Day 3 - Dawki boating, Mawlynnong & root bridge, evening drop
5-day circuit + Jaintia Hills
5 days / 4 nights- Days 1–3 - the classic Shillong, Laitlum and Sohra waterfall run
- Day 4 - Krang Suri and Phe Phe Falls via Jowai, riverside night at Dawki
- Day 5 - Umngot boating, Mawlynnong, drop at Shillong or Guwahati
7-day Meghalaya + Kaziranga add-on
7 days / 6 nights- Days 1–4 - the full Meghalaya circuit above, unhurried
- Days 5–6 - drive to Kaziranga National Park, dawn jeep safari
- Day 7 - return drive and drop at Guwahati airport
What's included
- ✓One car and local hill driver for all 4 days
- ✓Fuel, parking and tolls
- ✓Pickup & drop - Guwahati airport or Shillong
- ✓Route planned around 3 night halts - trusted hotel & camp recommendations for Shillong, Sohra and Dawki (you book directly)
- ✓Daily route planning with the driver
Not included
- -Entry tickets and boating (paid at each spot)
- -Meals
- -Camping or extra-falls add-ons (on request)
Every trip is priced to your group size, vehicle, season and add-ons - so we quote personally instead of listing one-size rates. Fuel, parking and driver charges are always included, with no hidden costs. Extendable to 5–6 days with Krang Suri, Phe Phe Falls, riverside camping or Kaziranga.
Meghalaya Tour - FAQ
Updated August 2026
What does the 4-day Meghalaya package cover?+
Day 1 Shillong local, Day 2 Laitlum and the drive into Cherrapunji, Day 3 Sohra's waterfalls and caves ending at a riverside camp near Dawki, Day 4 morning Umngot boating, Mawlynnong and the Riwai root bridge - one car and driver throughout. We plan the three night halts and recommend good hotels and riverside camps at each; you book your stay directly.
Where do we stay each night?+
Night 1 in Shillong, night 2 in Cherrapunji (Sohra), and night 3 by the Umngot at Dawki–Shnongpdeng - tents with a bonfire, or a village homestay if you prefer walls. We recommend trusted places at each halt and you book directly. Boating is best in the calm of the morning, and you wake up already at the river.
Can the circuit be extended?+
Yes - the most popular add-ons are a fifth day for Krang Suri or Phe Phe Falls via Jowai, a night of riverside camping at Dawki/Shnongpdeng, or two extra days for Kaziranga National Park.
When is the best time for this circuit?+
October to April for clear skies and the famous glass-clear Umngot water. June to September is monsoon - waterfalls at full power, but boating at Dawki often pauses.
Can it start and end at Guwahati airport?+
Yes - most guests fly into Guwahati (GAU). We pick up at arrivals, and on Day 4 drop you back at the airport or station by night, or in Shillong if you're staying on.
How much does the Meghalaya tour package cost?+
There's no fixed rate card - the quote depends on your group size, vehicle, season and stay category. WhatsApp your dates and group size to +91 98637 89990 for an exact, all-inclusive quote the same day.
Do Meghalaya tour packages include hotels?+
No - and that's deliberate. We provide the car, driver, fuel and the day-by-day route plan; you pick the hotels, we drive. At each night halt we recommend trusted hotels and riverside camps across budgets, and you book the one you like directly, so you're never locked into a stay you didn't choose.
How do I get from Guwahati airport to Shillong?+
By road - Shillong is about 100 km from Guwahati airport (GAU), roughly a 3-hour drive. On every package we meet you at the arrivals gate and drive you up via Umiam Lake; we track your flight, so a delay doesn't cost you the pickup. We also pick up from Guwahati railway station.
What is the best season for a Meghalaya tour?+
October to April is the prime season - clear skies, comfortable days and the Umngot at its glass-clear best for Dawki boating. June to September is monsoon: Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters run at full power and everything is intensely green, but boating often pauses and you should keep a buffer day.
Just need a taxi on one of these routes?
Every tour above can also be booked leg by leg - point-to-point cabs with the same cars and local drivers.
