Most three-day Meghalaya plans try to fit Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki, and pay for it with one very long final day. This package makes the other choice: it keeps the trip to Shillong and the Sohra plateau - the canyon, the big falls, the caves - and spends the time properly instead of spreading it thin. If the Umngot boat ride is the thing you came for, take our 3-day Meghalaya package instead; if waterfalls and viewpoints are, this is the better plan.
It is also the plan that works in monsoon, when Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters are at their thunderous best and Dawki boating pauses anyway. One car and one local driver stay with you throughout; we plan the two night halts - Shillong and Sohra - and recommend trusted hotels for each, which you book directly.
What you'll see
Umiam Lake (Barapani)
The reservoir viewpoint on the drive up from Guwahati
Ward's Lake & Police Bazar
Shillong's gentle first evening - a lake loop and the market
Laitlum Canyon
Grass-ridge canyon, often above the cloud line
Mawkdok Dympep Valley
Gorge viewpoint at the top of the Sohra descent
Nohkalikai Falls
India's tallest plunge waterfall (~340 m)
Seven Sisters Falls
Seven streams off the Mawsmai cliffs - a monsoon giant
Mawsmai Cave
Easy walk-through limestone cave near Sohra
Garden of Caves
Streams, hidden falls and wooden walkways
Elephant Falls
Three-tiered falls on the climb back to Shillong
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 · Umiam & Shillong
Pickup at Guwahati (~3 hrs) with a stop at Umiam Lake · Ward's Lake, the Cathedral and Police Bazar in the evening · night in Shillong
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 2
Laitlum & the big falls
Laitlum Canyon in morning light, then over Mawkdok into Sohra - Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters and Mawsmai Cave in the afternoon · night in Sohra, minutes from tomorrow's first stop
Day route on Google Maps - DAY 3
Caves, gardens & drop
Arwah Cave's fossil galleries and the Garden of Caves while the light is soft, Elephant Falls on the climb back · drop at Shillong or Guwahati by night
Day route on Google Maps
What's included
- ✓One car and local hill driver for all 3 days
- ✓Fuel, parking and tolls
- ✓Pickup & drop - Guwahati airport or Shillong
- ✓Route planned around 2 night halts - Shillong and Sohra hotel recommendations (you book directly)
- ✓Daily route planning with the driver
Not included
- -Entry tickets at falls, caves and parks (paid at each spot)
- -Meals
- -Add-ons - zip-lining at Mawkdok, the Nongriat trek (needs a fourth day)
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. Add a fourth day for Dawki and Mawlynnong, or swap day 3's caves for the Nongriat trek.
Shillong Cherrapunji Package - FAQ
Updated August 2026
How is this different from the 3-day Meghalaya package?+
That one squeezes Dawki and Mawlynnong into the final morning; this one trades the border dash for a second unhurried Sohra day - Arwah, the Garden of Caves and time at the viewpoints instead of time on the road. Same length, different priorities: river photo versus waterfall time.
Is this the right plan for monsoon?+
It is the best one. June to September is when Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters are at full power and Sohra earns its rainfall records - while Dawki boating usually pauses, so you give up nothing by skipping it. Carry rain shells; the driver plans each day around the cloud.
Can we still add Dawki to this trip?+
With a fourth day, yes - it slots in cleanly between the Sohra day and the drop, with Mawlynnong on the way. On three days we would rather tell you honestly to pick this plan or the Dawki-inclusive one than pretend both fit comfortably.
Where do we stay?+
Night 1 in Shillong, night 2 in Cherrapunji (Sohra) - staying on the plateau is what makes day 3 relaxed instead of a repeat drive. We recommend trusted hotels at both and you book directly with them.
Does it work as a weekend trip from Guwahati?+
Yes - that is its natural shape. Land or arrive Friday morning, drop Sunday night; an early flight in and a late one out give you the fullest version of it.
How much does the Shillong Cherrapunji 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 and no hidden costs. WhatsApp your dates to +91 98637 89990 for an exact figure the same day.
