Meghalaya Nature Adventure - 5 Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    30 minutes (9 km) from Shillong Airport

    Start the trip with a visit to Elephant Falls, a mesmerizing three-tier waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Then, head to the Wards Lake for a peaceful picnic and boating experience. End the day with a visit to the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, showcasing the diverse tribal cultures of Northeast India.

  2. Day 2: Cherrapunjee
    2 hours 20 minutes (56 km) from Shillong

    Visit the Mawsmai Cave, a fascinating limestone cave with natural formations. Then, head to the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. End the day with a visit to the Mawsynram Village, the wettest place on Earth.

  3. Day 3: Dawki
    2 hours 45 minutes (84 km) from Cherrapunjee

    Start the day with a visit to the Living Root Bridges in Mawlynnong, a unique bioengineering feat by the Khasi tribe. Then, head to Dawki to experience the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River with a boat ride. End the day with a visit to the Krangsuri Falls, a serene waterfall amidst the Jaintia Hills.

  4. Day 4: Nongriat
    2 hours 15 minutes (70 km) from Dawki

    Start the day with a trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nongriat village. Then, head to the Rainbow Falls, a beautiful waterfall with a natural rainbow forming in its mist. End the day with a visit to the David Scott Trail, a scenic trek through the Khasi Hills.

  5. Day 5: Mawphlang
    2 hours (23 km) from Shillong

    Start the day with a visit to the Mawphlang Sacred Grove, a dense forest with rare plant species and ancient monoliths. Then, head to the Elephant Rock, a natural rock formation resembling an elephant. End the day with a visit to the Shillong Peak, the highest point in Shillong with panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Wards Lake (2 hours, INR 10)
  • Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Mawsmai Cave (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mawsynram Village (2 hours, free)
  • Living Root Bridges (3-4 hours, INR 500 for guide)
  • Dawki and Umngot River (3-4 hours, INR 500 for boat ride)
  • Krangsuri Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10)
  • Double Decker Living Root Bridge (4-5 hours, INR 500 for guide)
  • Rainbow Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10)
  • David Scott Trail (3-4 hours, free)
  • Mawphlang Sacred Grove (2-3 hours, INR 20)
  • Elephant Rock (1 hour, free)
  • Shillong Peak (1-2 hours, INR 30)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding transportation and accommodation): INR 1310
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