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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Meghalaya in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Sohra
    2 hours (47.5 miles) from Shillong

    Start the day with a hike to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. In the afternoon, visit the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India. End the day with a relaxing evening at your hotel in Sohra.

  2. Day 2: Mawlynnong
    1 hour 30 minutes (49.6 miles) from Sohra

    Wake up early to catch the sunrise at the Living Root Bridge in Mawlynnong. Enjoy a morning exploration of the cleanest village in Asia. In the afternoon, go zip-lining in the nearby forest. Spend the evening resting at your homestay.

  3. Day 3: Dawki
    3 hours (79.9 miles) from Mawlynnong

    Take a boat ride in the crystal clear waters of the Umngot river in Dawki. Visit the nearby India-Bangladesh border and explore the nearby Mawlynnong waterfalls. Spend the evening at a hotel in Dawki.

  4. Day 4: Shnongpdeng
    30 minutes (11.8 miles) from Dawki

    Go kayaking in the Umngot river in the morning. Followed by cliff-jumping and river tubing in the afternoon. Spend the evening at your riverside campsite in Shnongpdeng.

  5. Day 5: Nongriat
    4 hours (80.9 miles) from Shnongpdeng

    Embark on a trek to Nongriat to visit the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Take a dip in the natural pools and waterfalls along the way. Spend the evening at a guesthouse in Nongriat.

  6. Day 6: Cherrapunji
    2 hours 30 minutes (55.4 miles) from Nongriat

    Visit the Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls in the morning. In the afternoon, go on another trek to the Rainbow Falls. Spend the evening at a hotel in Cherrapunji.

  7. Day 7: Shillong
    2 hours 30 minutes (49.2 miles) from Cherrapunji

    Visit the Elephant Falls and the Shillong Peak in the morning. In the afternoon, go shopping at the Police Bazaar. End the day with a cultural show at the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures. Spend the evening at a hotel in Shillong.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the adventure activities in Jaintia Hills. You can also take a day trip to the nearby Kaziranga National Park in Assam to see the one-horned rhinoceros.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Zip-lining in Mawlynnong (2 hours, £10)
  • Boat ride in Dawki (1 hour, £7)
  • Kayaking in Shnongpdeng (2 hours, £15)
  • Cliff-jumping and river tubing in Shnongpdeng (2 hours, £20)
  • Trek to Nongriat (4 hours, free)
  • Mawsmai Cave in Cherrapunji (1 hour, £3)
  • Rainbow Falls trek in Cherrapunji (3 hours, free)
  • Cultural show at Don Bosco Centre (1 hour, £5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £60
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