Meghalaya City Experiences Itinerary

1. Day 1: Shillong
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Umiam Lake

   In the morning visit the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures to learn about the traditions and customs of the local communities. In the afternoon, head to Police Bazar for some local street shopping and indulge in the local cuisine. For the evening, visit the Laitlum Canyons for a breathtaking sunset view.

2. Day 2: Cherrapunji
   1 hour 30 minutes (36 miles) from Shillong

   In the morning, visit the Seven Sisters Falls and Mawsmai Cave to explore the natural wonders of the region. Enjoy lunch at the Orange Roots restaurant, which serves delicious local cuisine. In the afternoon, visit the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and experience the thrill of walking across the bridge. Spend the evening at the Nohkalikai Falls, the highest plunge waterfall in India.

3. Day 3: Dawki
   2 hours 30 minutes (60 miles) from Cherrapunji

   Begin your day with a visit to the picturesque Umngot River and go for a boat ride to witness the clear water of the river. In the afternoon, visit the Bangladesh border at Tamabil and explore the local markets. In the evening, visit the Dawki Bridge to see the beautiful sunset over the river.

4. Day 4: Mawlynnong
   2 hours (50 miles) from Dawki

   In the morning, visit the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong, and explore the living root bridges and the Sky View Point. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to the nearby village of Riwai to see the unique balancing rock. In the evening, visit the Jingmaham Living Root Bridge to witness the beauty of nature.

Recommendations

Do not miss the opportunity to try the local street food in Shillong. Take a day off and visit the Nongkhnum Island for a scenic day trip. Opt for a guided trekking tour to David Scott Trail to explore the region’s natural beauty.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures (2 hours, INR 100)
• Police Bazar (2 hours, INR 500)
• Laitlum Canyons (2 hours, INR 100)
• Seven Sisters Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
• Mawsmai Cave (2 hours, INR 75)
• Orange Roots restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge (3 hours, INR 500)
• Nohkalikai Falls (2 hours, INR 50)
• Umngot River (2 hours, INR 500)
• Tamabil (2 hours, INR 50)
• Mawlynnong (3 hours, INR 100)
• Riwai balancing rock (1 hour, INR 20)
• Jingmaham Living Root Bridge (2 hours, INR 50)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,265