3-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Meghalaya in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    20 minutes (8.6 km) from Shillong Airport

    Start your Meghalaya trip with a visit to Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, which is a unique 7-story museum displaying the culture and heritage of northeast India. Then head to Wards Lake, a beautiful artificial lake surrounded by beautiful gardens. Here, you can enjoy boating or a picnic. Afterward, visit the famous Elephant Falls, a magnificent waterfall where the water cascades down from a height of 20 meters. End your day with a visit to the Polo Market, where you can shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs.

  2. Day 2: Mawlynnong and Dawki
    2 hours 30 minutes (90 km) from Shillong

    Today, leave early for Mawlynnong Village, which is known as the cleanest village in Asia. Here, you can explore the village and experience the local lifestyle. Then head to Dawki, a small border town famous for its crystal-clear water of the Umngot River, where you can take a boat ride and enjoy the scenic beauty of the nearby hills. Afterward, visit Mawlyngbna, a beautiful village surrounded by lush greenery and waterfalls.

  3. Day 3: Cherrapunji
    2 hours 30 minutes (55 km) from Shillong

    Start your day with a visit to Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest waterfall in India with a height of 340 meters. Then proceed to Mawsmai Cave, a beautiful and mysterious cave system, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Meghalaya. Afterward, visit the Living Root Bridges in Nongriat Village, which are unique bridges made of live roots and spans over small streams. End your day by visiting the Seven Sisters Falls, a seven-segmented waterfall, which is a must-see attraction in Cherrapunji.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (1-2 hours, INR 100-200)
  • Wards Lake (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
  • Elephant Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10-20)
  • Polo Market (1-2 hours, depends on shopping)
  • Mawlynnong Village (2-3 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Dawki (2-3 hours, INR 500-700 for a boat ride)
  • Mawlyngbna (2-4 hours, INR 30-50)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10-20)
  • Mawsmai Cave (1-2 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Living Root Bridges (2-3 hours, INR 100-200)
  • Seven Sisters Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10-20)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 990-1680

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Balpakram National Park or the Nameri National Park for a safari experience. However, it will require an additional day of travel. On the other hand, if you have only two days, you can either skip Mawlyngbna or Dawki depending upon your personal interests.

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