6-Day Itinerary for Guwahati, Meghalaya

  1. Day 1: Guwahati Zoo
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

    Visit the Guwahati Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals including the one-horned rhinoceros and the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger. Take a guided tour to learn more about the unique species found here.

  2. Day 2: Shillong Peak
    2 hours 30 minutes (100 km) from Guwahati Zoo

    Drive to Shillong Peak, the highest point in Meghalaya with an elevation of 1965 metres. Enjoy panoramic views of the lush green landscape below. Take a trek to the peak and take in the fresh mountain air.

  3. Day 3: Laitlum Canyons
    2 hours (50 km) from Shillong Peak

    Take an adventurous trek to the Laitlum Canyons. The trek is challenging but the stunning view of the green hills and the deep valley is worth it. Capture the panoramic beauty of Meghalaya’s landscape.

  4. Day 4: Mawsmai Cave
    5 hours (160 km) from Laitlum Canyons

    Visit the Mawsmai Cave, one of Meghalaya’s most popular attractions. This limestone cave is over 4 km long and has a unique structure of stalactites and stalagmites. Take a guided tour to explore the depths of the cave

  5. Day 5: Nohkalikai Falls
    3 hours 30 minutes (140 km) from Mawsmai Cave

    Visit Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India. The falls cascade down from a height of 1100ft and create a beautiful pool of blue-green water. Take a trek to the bottom of the falls and enjoy the cool mist

  6. Day 6: Dawki River
    2 hours 30 minutes (100 km) from Nohkalikai Falls

    Visit Dawki River, a crystal clear river that flows between India and Bangladesh. Take a boat ride on the river and enjoy the view of the submerged rocks and the flora and fauna of the river

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Guwahati Zoo (2-3 hours, INR 100-200)
  • Shillong Peak (3-4 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Laitlum Canyons (4-5 hours, INR 100-200)
  • Mawsmai Cave (2-3 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
  • Dawki River (3-4 hours, INR 200-400)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 520-1050
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Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Don Bosco Museum in Shillong, which showcases the culture and heritage of the North East India. Alternatively, you can visit Rhino Horn Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary and a home of the Asian Elephants, located 30 minutes drive from Guwahati Zoo.

If you have less time, remove Laitlum Canyons and add the Umiam Lake in Shillong, a great spot for water activities like kayaking and boating.

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Itinerary created by AI-assisted, human-reviewed