Planning a trip to Meghalaya is a great idea! Here’s a sample itinerary that covers the highlights of the region:
Day 1: Arrive in Shillong
Travel: Fly into Guwahati, then take a taxi or shared cab to Shillong (about 3 hours drive).
Stay: Shillong.
Explore: Visit Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, and enjoy a walk around the buzzing Police Bazaar in the evening.
Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunji
Drive: Early morning drive to Cherrapunji (1.5 hours from Shillong).
Explore:
Nohkalikai Falls (tallest plunge waterfall in India).
Mawsmai Caves.
Seven Sisters Waterfall.
Eco Park for views.
Stay: Cherrapunji.
Day 3: Living Root Bridge Trek
Activity: Trek to the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat (a 3-4 hour round trek).
Stay: Cherrapunji for recovery after the trek.
Day 4: Dawki & Mawlynnong Village
Drive: Head to Dawki (known for its crystal-clear river, Umngot) and go boating.
Mawlynnong: Visit the cleanest village in Asia and see the balancing rock.
Stay: Shillong.
Day 5: Explore Shillong
Shillong Sightseeing: Visit the Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak (for a panoramic view of the city), and the Don Bosco Museum.
Evening: Visit the Laitlum Canyons for sunset.
Stay: Shillong.
Day 6: Depart from Shillong
Drive: Travel back to Guwahati and head home with beautiful memories of Meghalaya.