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Living root bridge across a river in the Meghalaya rainforest

Meghalaya · 6 days

Meghalaya Explorer

Root bridges, canyon waterfalls and a night beside the Umngot river — the complete Meghalaya loop at a pace that leaves time to walk.

On request

Highlights

  • Trek to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat
  • Canyon viewpoints and waterfalls around Sohra
  • Clear-water riverside stay at Shnongpdeng
  • Village walk in Mawlynnong
  • Sacred grove forest walk at Mawphlang

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Guwahati, drive to Shillong

    Airport pickup and a scenic drive past Umiam lake. Evening free around Police Bazar.

  2. Day 2

    Shillong to Sohra

    Mawphlang sacred forest en route, then canyon viewpoints, Nohkalikai Falls and a cave visit.

  3. Day 3

    Nongriat root bridge trek

    Early start for the stepped descent to the double-decker root bridge, with time at the natural pools.

  4. Day 4

    Dawki and Shnongpdeng

    Drive to the Umngot river for boating and kayaking, overnight in riverside tents or a guesthouse.

  5. Day 5

    Mawlynnong and Shillong

    Village walk and single root bridge, then return to Shillong for the evening.

  6. Day 6

    Departure

    Transfer to Guwahati airport with a stop for local produce if timings allow.

Inclusions

  • · Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary
  • · Private vehicle with driver for all listed transfers and sightseeing
  • · Breakfast daily
  • · Permits and entry arrangements listed in the itinerary
  • · On-trip support from a Travelonama travel expert

Exclusions

  • · Flights and train travel unless specified
  • · Lunches, dinners and personal expenses
  • · Camera fees, tips and optional activities
  • · Travel insurance
  • · Anything not listed under inclusions

Tour FAQs

Can this itinerary be shortened?

Yes. A four-day version covers Shillong, Sohra and Dawki, leaving out the Nongriat overnight.

Is the trip suitable for children?

Everything except the Nongriat descent works well for families; we can substitute a shorter root bridge walk.

Custom trip

Prefer a different route or dates?

We rebuild any itinerary around your pace, dates and budget.