Six days is the length at which Meghalaya stops making you choose. The classic circuit - Shillong, the Cherrapunji plateau, Mawlynnong and the Umngot at Dawki - fits with room to breathe, and on top of it you get the two experiences every shorter plan sacrifices: a full day for the trek down to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat, and a Jaintia Hills day for Krang Suri and Phe Phe Falls.
One car and one local driver stay with you for all six days, and the plan is built around five night halts - Shillong, two nights in Sohra so the trek day starts fresh, the riverside camp at Dawki-Shnongpdeng, and Jowai or Shillong on the last night. We recommend trusted hotels and camps at each halt and you book directly. Not a trekker? The Nongriat day swaps cleanly for Mawsynram and Sohra's quieter falls, and the trip loses nothing.
What you'll see
Laitlum Canyon
Grass-ridge canyon above the cloud line
Nohkalikai Falls
India's tallest plunge waterfall (~340 m)
Arwah Cave
Limestone galleries with fossils in the walls
Double-Decker Root Bridge
The Nongriat trek - two bridges grown from living roots
Umngot River, Dawki
Morning boating from your riverside camp
Mawlynnong
Asia's cleanest village
Living Root Bridge, Riwai
The easy-access root bridge near Mawlynnong
Krang Suri Falls
Turquoise plunge pool in the Jaintia Hills
Phe Phe Falls
Twin falls in a gorge near Jowai
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) via Umiam Lake · Ward's Lake and Police Bazar by evening · night in Shillong
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 2
Laitlum & into Sohra
Laitlum Canyon at first light, then Elephant Falls, Mawkdok and the Garden of Caves · night in Cherrapunji
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 3
Sohra's falls & caves
Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters, Mawsmai Cave and Arwah's fossil galleries at an easy pace · second night in Sohra, so tomorrow starts fresh
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 4
Nongriat trek → riverside night
Early drive to Tyrna and the ~3,500-step trek to the double-decker root bridge and its pools (4-6 hrs) · evening drive down to a riverside camp at Dawki-Shnongpdeng · non-trekkers do Mawsynram and Wei Sawdong instead
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 5
Umngot morning & Mawlynnong
Boating on the glass-clear Umngot straight from camp, then Mawlynnong and the Riwai root bridge · night at Jowai or back in Shillong
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 6
Jaintia Hills & drop
Krang Suri Falls in the morning - Phe Phe too with an early start - then the drive back · drop at Guwahati airport or Shillong by night
Day route on Google Maps
What's included
- ✓One car and local hill driver for all 6 days
- ✓Fuel, parking and tolls
- ✓Pickup & drop - Guwahati airport or Shillong
- ✓Route planned around 5 night halts, incl. two Sohra nights and a riverside camp - recommendations given, you book directly
- ✓Daily route planning with the driver
Not included
- -Entry tickets and boating (paid at each spot)
- -Nongriat trek guide, hired at Tyrna village
- -Meals
- -Optional activities - kayaking, zip-line, life jackets at the falls
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. Swap the Nongriat trek day for Mawsynram, or add two days for Kaziranga on the way back.
Meghalaya 6-Day Package - FAQ
Updated August 2026
Is 6 days the right length for Meghalaya?+
For a first visit that wants to see it properly, yes. Four days covers the classic circuit at pace; five adds the Jaintia Hills; six is the first length that also fits the Nongriat double-decker trek without wrecking the day before or after it. Beyond six, the natural next step is Kaziranga rather than more Meghalaya.
How hard is the Nongriat trek, honestly?+
It is around 3,500 steps down to the double-decker bridge and the same climb back - 4 to 6 hours with stops, on legs that will complain the next day. Reasonably fit people do it all the time; it is not for bad knees or a heart condition. That is why we put it mid-trip with two Sohra nights around it, and why the swap to Mawsynram is built in.
Where do we stay each night?+
Night 1 Shillong, nights 2 and 3 in Cherrapunji (Sohra), night 4 by the river at Dawki-Shnongpdeng, night 5 at Jowai or back in Shillong. We plan the halts and recommend trusted hotels and camps at each - you book directly with them.
Can we do this trip without the trek?+
Yes, and it stays a great trip. Day 4 becomes Mawsynram - the wettest place on earth - with Wei Sawdong and the quieter Sohra falls, ending at the same riverside camp. Tell us when you book and we plan that version from the start.
When is the best time for the 6-day circuit?+
October to April - clear skies, safe trekking steps and the Umngot at its clearest. June to September has the waterfalls at full power but the Nongriat steps get slippery and Dawki boating pauses, so the monsoon version leans on Sohra and the Jaintia falls instead.
How much does the 6-day package cost?+
There is no fixed rate card - the quote depends on your group size, vehicle, days and season, with fuel, parking and the driver always included. WhatsApp your dates and group size to +91 98637 89990 for an exact figure the same day.
