Mesmerising Meghalaya - 8-day Honeymoon Itinerary (July 2023)

1. Day 1: Shillong
   40 minutes (9.5 miles) from Umroi Airport

   Explore Bara Bazaar for souvenirs and local delicacies. Visit the Don Bosco Museum to learn about the Seven Sisters of North-east India's culture and traditions.

2. Day 2: Cherrapunji
   2 hours 20 minutes (38.2 miles) from Shillong

   Visit the unique Living Root Bridges and enjoy a short trek. Explore the Nohkalikai Waterfalls - one of the tallest in India, and the Mawsmai Caves - intricately designed limestone caves.

3. Day 3: Dawki
   2 hours, 30 minutes (82.3 miles) from Cherrapunji

   Take a scenic boat ride on the Umngot River amidst lush greenery and blue waters. Admire the Dawki Bridge, famously known as the Double-Decker Bridge.

4. Day 4: Nongriat
   1 hour, 30 minutes (42.6 miles) from Dawki

   Trek to the Double-Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat - a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its vibrant greenery and stunning waterfalls.

5. Day 5: Mawlynnong
   1 hour, 35 minutes (52.1 miles) from Nongriat

   Visit the beautiful village of Mawlynnong - the cleanest village in Asia. Admire the lush green gardens and take a walk through the living root bridges.

6. Day 6: Jowai
   2 hours (57.6 miles) from Mawlynnong

   Explore the hidden treasures of Jowai. Visit the mysterious Krem Mawmluh Cave - a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Get an insight into the life of the tribes at the Tyrolienne Zip Line.

7. Day 7: Mawsynram
   1 hour, 30 minutes (35.8 miles) from Jowai

   Visit the charming village of Mawsynram - the wettest place on Earth. Go on a nature trail to the U Maw Ryngkew Sharatia Cave and indulge in the local cuisine at the Thie Ryngksai Homestay.

8. Day 8: Guwahati
   3 hours, 20 minutes (95.5 miles) from Mawsynram

   Take a stroll along the charming Brahmaputra Riverfront of Guwahati. Visit the Kamakhya Temple - an ancient Hindu temple and one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Don Bosco Museum (2-3 hours, ₹200 per person)
• Nohkalikai Waterfalls (2-3 hours, ₹20 per person)
• Mawsmai Caves (1-2 hours, ₹20 per person)
• Scenic boat ride in Dawki (1 hour, ₹1,500 per boat)
• Trek to Double-Decker Living Root Bridge (5-6 hours, ₹500 per guide)
• Krem Mawmluh Cave (2-3 hours, ₹20 per person)
• Thie Ryngksai Homestay (₹2,000 per night)
• Kamakhya Temple (2-3 hours, ₹200 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹3,480

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Laitlum Canyons or go for a trek in the Mawphlang Sacred Grove. If you have less time, skip the Tyrolienne Zip Line in Jowai and the stroll along the Brahmaputra Riverfront in Guwahati.