4 Days / 3 Nights Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Mawlynnong → Dawki Meghalaya

4 Days 3 Nights

Group Size

4
Destinations

Meghalaya
Trip Type

Budget travel, Child-friendly, Home stay, Nature Walk, Weekend Trips

Trip Overview

Discover the magical landscapes of Meghalaya — the “Abode of Clouds.” This 4-day
adventure takes you from Shillong’s colonial charm to Cherrapunjee’s cascading waterfalls
and mystical caves, and onward to Mawlynnong — Asia’s cleanest village — and the crystalclear waters of Dawki. A perfect escape blending nature, serenity, and Khasi culture.

Trip Highlights

Scenic drive from Guwahati to Shillong via rolling green hills
Visit the iconic Umiam Lake (Barapani)
Explore Shillong – the “Scotland of the East”
Witness Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, and Seven Sisters Falls in Cherrapunjee
Discover Mawlynnong – Asia’s Cleanest Village
Walk across the Living Root Bridge at Riwai
Enjoy boating on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki (near India–Bangladesh border)
Enjoy café-hopping & local Khasi delicacies in Shillong

Itinerary

Day
01
Guwahati → Shillong (100 km / 3 hrs)
- En route visit:
  - Umiam Lake (Barapani) – a scenic reservoir ideal for photos & boating
- On arrival, check into hotel at Shillong
- Evening free for leisure and local shopping at Police Bazaar
- Overnight stay at Shillong
- Meals: Not Included
- Shillong Ramson Inn / La Castle / Similar
Day
02
Shillong → Cherrapunjee (60 km / 2 hrs)
- After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee – famous for its lush valleys and waterfalls
- Visit:
  - Elephant Falls
  - Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point
  - Dainthlen Falls
  - Nohkalikai Falls – India’s tallest plunge waterfall
  - Mawsmai Cave – limestone wonder
  - Seven Sisters Falls (weather permitting)
- Check-in at hotel & evening at leisure
- Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee
- Cherrapunjee La Kupar Inn / Four Season Eco Resort / Similar
Day
03
Cherrapunjee → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong (160 km round trip)
- After breakfast, proceed to Mawlynnong – Asia’s Cleanest Village
  - Visit the Living Root Bridge at Riwai
  - Sky View Point for panoramic valley view
- Continue to Dawki, located near the Bangladesh border
  - Enjoy boating on the crystal-clear Umngot River
  - Visit Dawki suspension bridge
- Return to Shillong by evening
- Overnight stay at Shillong
Day
04
Shillong → Guwahati Departure (100 km / 3 hrs)
- After breakfast, check out and visit (if time permits):
  - Don Bosco Museum / Ward’s Lake / Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
- En route stop at Umiam Lake View Point for final photos
- Drive to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for departure

Inclusions

Accommodation on double sharing basis
Daily breakfast
Private sedan for entire trip
All tolls, parking, and driver allowances
24×7 customer support from Hill Dekho

Exclusions

Airfare / train tickets
Entry fees & camera charges
Lunch, dinner & personal expenses
Boating charges at Dawki (optional)
Any other items not mentioned in inclusions

Travel arrangement services; tour operator services; travel booking services; holiday package services; transportation reservation services; sightseeing tour services; travel information and consultancy services.

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Trip Overview

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Guwahati → Shillong (100 km / 3 hrs)

Shillong → Cherrapunjee (60 km / 2 hrs)

Cherrapunjee → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong (160 km round trip)

Shillong → Guwahati Departure (100 km / 3 hrs)

Inclusions

Exclusions