Mystical Meghalaya: Waterfalls, Root Bridges & Crystal Rivers

Detailed Meghalaya Itinerary (6 Days / 5 Nights)

Day 1: Guwahati ➜ Shillong

Distance: ~100 km | Duration: 3–4 hrs

Sightseeing en route & in Shillong:

• Pick-up from Guwahati Airport / Railway Station

• Visit Kamakhya Temple (early morning recommended)

• Drive to Shillong via scenic highway

• Stop at Umiam Lake (barapani viewpoint & photography)

• Check-in at hotel

• Evening stroll & shopping at Police Bazar

Overnight Stay: Shillong

Day 2: Shillong ➜ Dawki via Jaintia Hills

Duration: Full day sightseeing

Sightseeing en route:

• Laitlum Canyon – panoramic cliff & valley views

• Drive toward Jowai region

• Tyrshi Waterfall – scenic cascade near Jowai

• Krang Suri Waterfall – turquoise natural pool

• Phe Phe Falls (optional short hike, subject to time)

• Continue toward Dawki / Shnongpdeng

• Evening boating on Umngot River, Dawki – crystal-clear water experience

Overnight Stay: Mawlynnong / nearby village (via Shnongpdeng)

Day 3: Mawlynnong ➜ Cherrapunjee

Duration: 5–6 hrs with sightseeing

Sightseeing:

• Explore Mawlynnong Village (Asia’s Cleanest Village)

  • Living Root Bridge (Riwai)

  • Balancing Rock

  • Village walk & viewpoints

• Stop at Makdok Valley Viewpoint

• Visit Wakaba Falls (if water flow & time permit)

• Drive to Cherrapunjee (Sohra) via scenic plateau roads

• Evening free for valley views & misty landscapes

Overnight Stay: Cherrapunjee

Day 4: Cherrapunjee – Full Day Local Sightseeing

Nature, waterfalls & caves

Major attractions covered:

• Nohkalikai Falls – India’s tallest plunge waterfall

• Mawsmai Cave – limestone cave exploration

• Seven Sisters Falls

• Garden of Caves

• Mokdok Valley Viewpoint

• Kynrem Falls

• Dainthlen Falls

• Optional (subject to time & road conditions):

  • Arwah / Aruya Cave

  • Mawluw Valley Falls

  • Lynshyria or Mawsawa Falls

Overnight Stay: Cherrapunjee

Day 5: Cherrapunjee ➜ Nongriat (Double Decker Root Bridge Trek)

Trek Day | Adventure Highlight

Activities:

• Early drive to Tyrna Village

• Guided trek (~3,500 steps) to:

  • Double Decker Living Root Bridge

  • Single Root Bridges

• Optional extension (time & energy permitting):

  • Blue Lagoon

  • Rainbow Falls

• Return trek to Tyrna

• Drive back to Cherrapunjee by evening

Overnight Stay: Cherrapunjee

Day 6: Cherrapunjee ➜ Guwahati (Drop)

Distance: ~150 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs

Sightseeing en route:

• Drive toward Shillong

• Visit Mawphlang Sacred Forest

• Stop at Mawphlang Dam (Umiew River)

• Elephant Falls

• Shillong Peak Viewpoint (subject to access)

• Continue drive to Guwahati

• Drop at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station