Budget-Friendly 8-Day Meghalaya and Assam Itinerary from Guwahati

Day 1: Arrival and Local Stay

Guwahati, Assam on June 3, 2025

5:48pm

Arrival at Guwahati Airport

Land at Guwahati airport and pick up the rental 7-seater car. Toyota Innova Crysta or similar recommended for comfortable ride for 6 people.
INR 3000 per day approx for 7-seater rental, 0h30m

6:30pm

Drive to Guwahati city hotel

Check-in at budget accommodation like Hotel Orchid or similar, approx INR 1200 per double room. Book 3 rooms for 6 people.
INR 3600 total, 0h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Paradise

Enjoy local Assamese cuisine with budget of INR 300 per person. Open till 10:30 PM.
INR 1800 total, 1h
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Day 2: Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga, Assam on June 4, 2025

6:00am

Early morning drive to Kaziranga

Start early for Kaziranga National Park (about 5-6 hours drive, 200 km).
INR 500 for diesel approx, 5h

11:30am

Breakfast en route

Stop at local dhaba for breakfast. Budget INR 100-150 per person.
INR 900 total, 0h30m

1:00pm

Check-in at Kaziranga guesthouse

Book affordable guesthouses or forest rest houses approx INR 1200 per room. 3 rooms for 6.
INR 3600, 0h30m

3:00pm

Afternoon jeep safari

Book jeep/jeep safari to see Rhinos and other wildlife inside the park; tickets cost INR 1500 per jeep, 6 people share. Safari opens 2-5:30 PM.
INR 1500 total, 3h

7:00pm

Dinner at guesthouse or nearby local eatery

Enjoy simple Assamese meal, average INR 200 per person.
INR 1200 total, 1h
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Day 3: Majuli Island Transit

Kaziranga to Majuli Island, Assam on June 5, 2025

6:30am

Early breakfast

Light breakfast at guesthouse, INR 100 per person.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

7:00am

Drive to Jorhat

Drive to Jorhat (approx 5 hours, 185 km), fuel expense INR 450 approx.
INR 450 petrol, 5h

12:00pm

Lunch in Jorhat

Enjoy local cuisine at a budget restaurant, INR 200 per person.
INR 1200 total, 1h

1:30pm

Ferry to Majuli Island

Board ferry to Majuli Island; ferry costs around INR 100 per person. Operating hours are roughly 6 AM to 6 PM.
INR 600 total, 1h30m

3:30pm

Check-in at Majuli guesthouse

Affordable stays like eco-resorts or homestays approx INR 1500 per room, 3 rooms.
INR 4500, 0h30m

5:00pm

Explore local Mishing culture and eco-tourism sites

Walk around to see traditional tribal culture and handicrafts, free activity.
Free, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at guesthouse

Simple Assamese meal prepared at homestay, INR 150 per person.
INR 900 total, 1h
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Day 4: Explore Majuli Island

Majuli Island, Assam on June 6, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at guesthouse

Enjoy fresh local breakfast, INR 100 per person.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

8:00am

Visit Satras and cultural sites

Explore famous Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) like Auniati, Dakhinpat; entry is free or donation-based.
Free, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at local eatery

Try local delicacies with a budget of INR 150 per person.
INR 900 total, 1h

2:00pm

Birdwatching and nature walk

Explore wetlands and bird sanctuaries on the island, great for nature lovers. Free.
Free, 3h

6:00pm

Dinner at homestay

Enjoy traditional meal prepared by locals, INR 150 per person.
INR 900 total, 1h
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Day 5: Transfer to Shillong

Majuli Island to Shillong, Meghalaya on June 7, 2025

7:00am

Early breakfast

Light breakfast at guesthouse, INR 100 per person.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

7:30am

Ferry back to Jorhat

Return ferry ride to Jorhat, INR 100 per person.
INR 600 total, 1h30m

9:00am

Drive to Shillong

Drive approx 7 hours (270 km) to Shillong, fuel cost approx INR 600.
INR 600 petrol, 7h

4:00pm

Check-in hotel in Shillong

Budget option like Hotel Centre Point or similar, about INR 1200 per double room x 3 rooms.
INR 3600 total, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at City Hut Family Dhaba

Enjoy Khasi cuisine on a budget of INR 250 per person. Open till 10 PM.
INR 1500 total, 1h
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Day 6: Cleanest Village Mawlynnong and Dawki

Shillong to Mawlynnong, Meghalaya on June 8, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Simple breakfast with INR 100 per person budget.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

8:00am

Drive to Mawlynnong Village

Visit Asia’s cleanest village, Mawlynnong, approx 3 hours, 78 km from Shillong.
INR 200 fuel approx, 3h

11:00am

Explore Mawlynnong Village

Walk around to admire the cleanliness, local culture, and bamboo huts. Free to wander.
Free, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at local eatery in Mawlynnong

Try organic Khasi dishes, INR 150 per person.
INR 900 total, 1h

2:00pm

Drive to Dawki and Umngot River

Visit Dawki for stunning clear water river and take a boat ride, approx 30 mins from Mawlynnong.
Boat ride approx INR 100 per person., 3h

5:30pm

Return to Shillong

Drive back to Shillong hotel, about 3 hours with some stops.
INR 200 fuel approx, 3h

8:30pm

Dinner at Bhagerhat Restaurant

Finish the day with affordable local dinner INR 250 per person.
INR 1500 total, 1h
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Day 7: Shillong Local Sightseeing

Shillong, Meghalaya on June 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Standard breakfast included or budget INR 100 per person.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

9:00am

Visit Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak

Elephant Falls (INR 10 per person entry), best for nature lovers, and Shillong Peak for panoramic views. Open 8AM to 5PM.
INR 60 total, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Dylan's Café

Popular spot for local and continental food with budget INR 250 per person.
INR 1500 total, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Ward's Lake and Don Bosco Museum

Leisurely stroll at Ward’s Lake and cultural experience at Don Bosco Museum. Entry approx INR 60 per person museum and free lake entry.
INR 360 total, 3h

6:00pm

Dinner at City Hut

Casual dinner within budget approx INR 250 per person.
INR 1500 total, 1h
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Day 8: Return to Guwahati

Shillong to Guwahati on June 10, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Final breakfast in Shillong, INR 100 per person budget.
INR 600 total, 0h30m

9:00am

Drive to Guwahati

Drive approx 3-4 hours (100 km), fuel cost approx INR 250.
INR 250 petrol, 4h

1:00pm

Lunch in Guwahati

Eat at budget restaurant like Khorika near airport, INR 200 per person.
INR 1200 total, 1h

2:30pm

Leisure and local sightseeing or relax at hotel

Depending on preference, visit Kamakhya Temple (free entry) or shop local markets. Rest at nearby budget hotel, INR 1200 per room x3.
INR 3600 total, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner near airport

Light dinner at airport lounge or nearby eateries, INR 250 per person.
INR 1500 total, 1h

8:00pm

Return rental car and prepare for flight

Drop off car at airport rental desk and check-in for flight back to Bangalore.
Car Return Free, 1h
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