7-Day Nature Itinerary in Meghalaya in July 2023

1. Day 1: Shillong
   30 minutes (11.6 km) from Umiam Lake

   Visit Elephant Falls in the morning, trek to the top of Shillong Peak in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at Ward's Lake in the evening.

2. Day 2: Cherrapunji
   1 hour 20 minutes (50.1 km) from Shillong

   Explore Nohkalikai Falls in the morning, trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge in the afternoon, and enjoy a panoramic view of Bangladesh at Mawsmai Cave in the evening.

3. Day 3: Mawlynnong
   2 hours 30 minutes (90.3 km) from Cherrapunji

   Visit the cleanest village in Asia in the morning, trek to the nearby Single Decker Living Root Bridge in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at Dawki in the evening.

4. Day 4: Jowai
   2 hours 30 minutes (76.3 km) from Mawlynnong

   Visit the Krang Suri Falls in the morning, trek to the Ialong Park in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at the Lalong Park in the evening.

5. Day 5: Nongpoh
   2 hours 30 minutes (90.3 km) from Jowai

   Visit the Umiam Lake in the morning, trek to the nearby Lum Sohpetbneng Peak in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at the U Soso Tham Museum in the evening.

6. Day 6: Dawki
   1 hour 40 minutes (75.5 km) from Nongpoh

   Visit the Umngot River in the morning, trek to the nearby Bhutan Border in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at the Darrang Waterfalls in the evening.

7. Day 7: Jaintia Hills
   2 hours 30 minutes (64.8 km) from Dawki

   Visit the Ialong Park in the morning, trek to the Krang Suri Falls in the afternoon, and enjoy a sunset view at the Syntu Ksiar in the evening.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the experience of living in a traditional Khasi homestay. Consider a side trip to the Mawsynram Cave to explore its underground passages. Don't forget to pack a raincoat and comfortable shoes for the trekking activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Elephant Falls (1 hour, free)
• Shillong Peak (2 hours, INR 30)
• Ward's Lake (1 hour, INR 10)
• Nohkalikai Falls (2 hours, INR 20)
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge (3 hours, INR 500)
• Mawsmai Cave (2 hours, INR 20)
• Mawlynnong Village (2 hours, INR 30)
• Single Decker Living Root Bridge (3 hours, INR 500)
• Dawki (2 hours, INR 50)
• Umiam Lake (1 hour, INR 30)
• Lum Sohpetbneng Peak (2 hours, INR 20)
• U Soso Tham Museum (1 hour, INR 10)
• Umngot River (2 hours, INR 20)
• Bhutan Border (2 hours, INR 50)
• Darrang Waterfalls (1 hour, INR 20)
• Syntu Ksiar (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,350