Cascading Waterfalls, Crystal Rivers & Living Root Bridges
Explore the Khasi and Jaintia Hills from Guwahati on smooth four-lane mountain highways. Witness Nohkalikai Falls in Cherrapunji, glide along the crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki, and trek to century-old Living Root Bridges woven from native Ficus elastica trees.
Dramatic 1,115-ft cliffside plunge and the three-tiered emerald forest pools of Sohra.
Century-old living botanical bridges in Nongriat valley, maintained by indigenous Khasi villagers.
Glass-like emerald river near the border where wooden country boats appear suspended in air.
Community-maintained village in East Khasi Hills famous for living root walkways and flower-lined lanes.
Electric-blue cascade in the Jaintia Hills and dramatic sweeping canyon gorges at Laitlum.
Prime Season: October to April (Dry & Clear) / June to September (Monsoon Roar)
Note on tradeoffs: Winter is crisp and sunny, but water volume at smaller waterfalls drops. Monsoon offers roaring cascades, but river boating in Dawki is restricted.
No special permits or Inner Line Permits (ILP) required for Indian or foreign nationals visiting Meghalaya.
Tell us your preferred pace, travel dates, and group size. We design a private route with dedicated vehicle.
Plan Meghalaya Custom TripConfirmed itineraries starting and ending at Guwahati with private mountain transport.
5 Days · 4 Nights
Explore misty pine hills in Shillong, deep plunge waterfalls in Cherrapunji, crystalline waters of Umngot River in Dawki, and ancient Living Root Bridges.
8 Days · 7 Nights
The classic Northeast journey: combining the clouds, waterfalls, and living root bridges of Meghalaya with thrilling Kaziranga rhino safaris.
A 5-day itinerary covers Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong comfortably. Adding offbeat Jaintia hills or Shnongpdeng camping requires 6 to 7 days.
The single living root bridge at Riwai (near Mawlynnong) requires only an easy 10-minute flat walk accessible to everyone. The Double Decker at Nongriat involves 3,500 stone stairs and is recommended for active walkers.
