7-Day Meghalaya Adventure Itinerary for July 2023

1. Day 1: Shillong
   2 hours (65 km) from Guwahati airport

   Explore colonial architecture, bustling markets, natural beauty at Wards Lake and Elephant Falls.

2. Day 2: Cherrapunjee
   2 hours (54 km) from Shillong

   Seek adventure at Double Decker Living Root Bridge, traverse Mawsmai Cave to view underground waterfalls, and visit Seven Sisters Falls.

3. Day 3: Dawki
   3 hours (82 km) from Cherrapunjee

   Experience a boat ride on the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River, visit the Indo-Bangladesh Border near Tamabil, and trek to Jaintia Hills.

4. Day 4: Mawlynnong
   1 hour (36 km) from Dawki

   Visit the cleanest village in Asia, trek to the living Root Bridge in Rawai, enjoy sunset at the Sky View Point Tree House

5. Day 5: Nongriat
   1.5 hours (16 km) from Mawlynnong

   Trek to the deep blue waters of the natural pool amidst the lush green forests at Nongriat Village, visit Rainbow Falls and the natural swimming pool known as Ka Kper Syiem Sohra.

6. Day 6: Shnongpdeng
   3 hours (101 km) from Nongriat

   River rafting in Umngot River, kayaking in Umngot River, and unwinding at the Pdeng Beach.

7. Day 7: Guwahati
   4 hours (101 km) from Shnongpdeng

   Visit Kamakshya Temple-the Shakti peeth of India, enjoy the sunset cruise at Brahmaputra, and shop for tea, silk, and handicrafts at Fancy Bazaar.

Time and Cost Estimate

• Double Decker Living Root Bridge (2 hours, INR 500)
• Mawsmai Cave (1 hour, INR 20)
• Seven Sisters Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
• Boat ride at Umngot River (2 hours, INR1000)
• Living Root Bridge in Rawai (2 hours, free)
• Natural Pool in Nongriat Village (4 hours, free)
• River rafting in Umngot River (2 hours, INR 750)
• Kayaking in Umngot River (2 hours, INR 500)
• Kamakshya Temple (2 hours, INR 500)
• Sunset cruise at Brahmaputra (1.5 hours, INR 200)
• Shopping at Fancy Bazar (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 4,010

Useful tips

For travelers with more time, a visit to the Nohkalikai Falls can be added to the Cherrapunjee itinerary.

For travelers with less time, Nongriat can be skipped on Day 5 and the itinerary can proceed to Shnongpdeng the same day.