Meghalaya, also called the "The Abode of Clouds", is a travellers paradise. One of the most beautiful states on the North East, this hilly state offers stunning views almost around every corner. With rolling green hills covered with ever shifting clouds, stunning waterfalls, evergreen forests of pine trees, amazing landscapes, deep gorges and unending canyons, majestic lakes, deep long caves, large green meadows lines with wild flowers, beautiful roads, adventure sports, camping sites, leisure stays...this state has got almost everything one can wish for, and more.
Join us as we explore these amazing locations.
Cherrapunjee is probably the most visited tourist location in Meghalaya, all throughout the year. Formerly considered the wettest place on earth, till the title shifted to neighbouring Mawsynram a few years back, Cherrapunjee has a lot to offer in terms of experiences. With it's numerous cascading waterfalls, Cherrapunjee is a delight to visit, especially in the monsoons. Trekking to the living root bridges, exploring the waterfalls and swimming in the cool clear waters, caving, ziplining are some of the activities you can do here, apart from enjoying the spectacular views of the rolling hills and unending valleys and canyons. The road to Cherrapunjee is beautiful and mesmerising, with tiny huts lined on both sides of the road, with expansive meadows, pine trees, mountain streams and spectacular views. The hillsides are full of unique ferns and the meadows with wild flowers. Th plunging Nohkalikai falls, the 7-sisters falls, the Wei Sawdong falls, the Dainthlen Falls, the Rainbow Falls, the Mawsmai caves, Arwah caves, etc. are the most frequented tourist locations here.
Dawki is a border town with Bangladesh, located at the south of Meghalaya on the banks of the Umngot River which is famous for the crystal clear waters in the winter months. A very popular and instagrammable location, Dawki draws a lot of tourists and is one of the most frequented locations in Meghalaya.
Shnongpdeng and Darrang are two small villages located nearby Dawki, which are famous for various adventure and water activities like boating, kayaking, scuba diving, ziplining, swimming, snorkelling, cliff jumping, trekking and also draws a lot of tourists. There are several campsites set up to accommodate guests to offer an adventurous stay.
Located 66 km away from Shillong is another small bustling town called Jowai. The road to Jowai is beyond beautiful! Wide landscapes of open fields lined with pine trees, beautiful green hills and spectacular views greet you as you drive freely along the highway. there are many beautiful waterfalls near Jowai like the famous Phe Phe and Krang Shuri Falls, the Moopun Falls, the Rynji Falls, the Tyrshi falls and many others. Nartiang is another beautiful location where one of the largest collection of monoliths exist. and nearby the monoliths is the Jayanti Devi temple, on of the revered Shakti Peeths of India. The town of Jowai is full of life, with a very busy market, government offices, schools, colleges and all sorts of businesses. There are several good homestays here which offer a a good experience.
Designated as Asia's cleanest village is 2003, Mawlynnong, also known as 'God's own garden', is a tiny little picturesque village located approximately 75 km away from Shillong. This is one of the most frequented tourist locations in Meghalaya. The highlight of this village is the super clean way in which the villagers have maintained the village, in the most eco-friendly way. Every house has a small well maintained garden, the roads a clean and there is not a single bit of trash left lying anywhere. Places to see here are the living root bridge, the skywalk, The Church of the Epiphany, the balancing rock and the spectacular views of Bangladesh that you get from the village. There are many homestays where visitors can stay, offering local food.
An interesting place to visit during a trip to Meghalaya is the Mawphlang Sacred Grove. For centuries now, Khasi customs and traditions have been woven into the land and the forests. One of these forests still retains its significance today – the Sacred Groves of Mawphlang. Visitors are allowed to only one small part of the forests, and are not allowed to take anything away from this hallowed forest, not even a pebble or a twig. The dark canopy above and soft humus under your feet will transport you to a primaeval age – a contrast from the green meadows and sprightly pines that dominate the surrounding hills. Apart from rare plants, mushrooms, and trees, the forest is also home to old coronation and sacrificial sites. This was where Khasi kings and ceremonial leaders (Ki Lyngdoh) had their meetings and new chiefs were anointed here. The sites are marked with monoliths, still reminders of a dignified past as the forest creeps around them.
The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is also called as the 'Scotland of the East', for its colonial architecture, the pine-lined roads, the pleasant weather and the misty hills. Although general bustling with activity from dawn to dusk, Shillong offers visitors many sightseeing options within the city itself, like the idyllic Ward's lake, the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, the Don Bosco Museum and also the Elephant Falls, the Shillong peak, the Latium Canyons just at a little distance away form the town. There are many little, but elegant cafes to spend the evenings. A visit to the Police Bazaar to shop for souvenirs and the Burra Bazaar to get a feel of the local markets is a must. Shillong also acts as a base camp for travels to many places like the Mawphlang Scared Grove, Cherrapunji, Smit and many other frequently visited places.
Meghalaya
Shillong Cherrapunjee Dawki Tour
A comprehensive tour capturing the delightful sights of Meghalaya, The Abode of Clouds. In this tour we try to take you through the colourful, bustling town of Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya with its charming little houses, tall pine trees, the crowded local markets, the majestic Cathedral, the lakes, walk along the café lined roads and taste the wonderful food. We then go to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth and explore the expansive landscapes, the deep valleys, the cascading waterfalls, the deep caves and go trekking to the amazing living root bridges. From there we move towards Shnongpdeng and Dawki for some water sports. We also explore the areas near Jowai, with the beautiful waterfalls, the ancient monoliths and the revered temples.
Day 1 : Shillong
Arrival at Guwahati airport early morning and proceed straight to Shillong
Halt at Umiam lake for breakfast. Admire the majestic lake and the beautiful surroundings. Proceed to Shillong
Check in to your rooms and move out for sightseeing – to the beautiful Wards Lake, visit the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians and the Donbosco Museum.
Then come back to spend some time at the busy Police Bazaar. You can also explore the Bara Bazaar, the local market,
Have your dinner at one of the many restaurants in Police Bazaar if you want.
Retire to your rooms
Stay at Shillong
Day 2 : Shillong
Move out after breakfast to Laitlum Canyons, Smit, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls,
Visit the Donbosco Museum
Retire for the night
Stay at Shillong
Day 3 : Mawphlang – Cherrapunjee
Move out after breakfast to Mawphlang and explore the Sacred Grove
Proceed to Cherrapunjee
Stop by the Garden of Caves, Mawkdok Dympep valley on the way
Reach Cherrapunjee by mid afternoon and visit the Seven sisters falls and sunset at Nohkalikai Falls
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 4 : Cherrapunjee
Move out after breakfast to explore the Double Decker Root Bridge
On the way back visit the Arwah Caves
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 5 : Shnongpdeng-Dawki
Leave early morning after breakfast for Dawki – Shnongpdeng
Enjoy boating and other water activities on the Umngot river
Stay at Shnongpdeng/Dawki
Day 6: Krang Shuri Falls/Phe Phe falls
Leave early for Krang Shuri Falls, Phe Phe falls
Stay near Phe Phe falls
Day 7 : Return to Guwahati
Proceed to Tyrshi Falls after breakfast
Visit the Nartiang Monoliths, the Jayantee Devi temple, a revered shakti peeth
Have lunch on the way and return back to Guwahati Airport
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
Multi State
12 Day Tour of Assam, Arunachal and Meghalaya
A comprehensive tour of three beautiful states of North-East India covering the best of wildlife, nature and spirituality. In this tour, we cover the beautiful monasteries and mesmerizing sights of Arunachal, the amazing wildlife and vibrant culture of Assam and the rolling hills and valleys of Meghalaya, as much as we can, although even a two-week tour is not enough to really explore these beautiful places. However, this tour will give you a good insight to the North East and leave you wanting for more!
Day 1: Guwahati-Bhalukpong-Dirang
Start from Guwahati early morning at to Dirang, for breakfast on the way and at Bhalukpong for lunch.
Reach Dirang around evening after a quick stop at Bomdila. Check in to your rooms, have dinner and retire for the night.
Stay at Dirang
Day 2: Dirang
Full day sightseeing at Dirang and Sangti valley
Stay at Dirang
Day 3: Dirang - Tawang
Proceed to Tawang after breakfast. Stop at Sela pass.
Reach Tawang by midday and check in to your rooms
Half-day sightseeing at Tawang covering Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, Khinmey-Nyingma-monastery
Enjoy a nice traditional dinner and retire early
Stay at Tawang
Day 4: Tawang
Proceed for a full day sightseeing trip to Giant Buddha Statue, P.T. Tso Lake, Sungteswar Lake and Bumla Pass
Stay at Tawang
Day 5: Tawang - Bomdila
Check out and proceed on the way back to Bomdila
Half day sightseeing at Bomdila
Stay at Bomdila
Day 6: Bomdila - Kaziranga
Proceed from Bomdila early morning to Kaziranga (6 Hrs)
Enjoy the afternoon Jeep Safari
Check out the local market for handicrafts and souvenirs
Retire early
Stay at Kaziranga
Day 7: Kaziranga – Cherrapunjee
Early morning elephant safari
Proceed to Cherrapunjee (8 Hr)
Stop at Arwah caves, Mawkdok Dympep valley
Stay at Cherrapunji
Day 8 : Cherrapunjee
Full day Sightseeing at Cherrapunjee – Caves, Waterfalls
Stay at Cherrapunji
Day 9: Cherrapunji-Shillong
Proceed to Shillong
Full day sightseeing at Shillong – Laitlum Canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls, Wards Lake and Cathedral of Mary. Spend the evening at Police Bazaar for shopping
Stay at Shillong
Day 10: Shillong to Pobitora
Proceed to Mawphlang Sacred Grove
Proceed to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 Hrs)
Sunset Boat Safari at Mayong
Bonfire and dinner. You can also enjoy a Bihu performance in the evening.
Stay at Pobitora
Day 11: Pobitora – Guwahati
Early morning Elephant Safari/Jeep safari
Proceed for birdwatching and Museum visit
Proceed to Guwahati
Visit the Brahmaputra Heritage Centre
Shopping at Guwahati for Assam Silk, handicrafts
Stay at Guwahati
Day 12: Return
Early morning visit to Kamakhya Temple
Proceed to Airport for return journey back home with fond memories
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
Multi State
A quick tour of the popular triangle of Kaziranga, Shillong and Cherrapunjee, capturing the best sights and experiences in all these.
Day 1 : Kaziranga
Start from Guwahati early morning at around 6 AM to Kaziranga National Park (5 Hours)
Reach Kaziranga by midday and check in to your rooms
Proceed for Jeep Safari immediately after a quick lunch
Check out the handicrafts at the local market, try some local snacks
Return back to the place of stay, freshen up and enjoy a nice Jhumur dance by the local troupe
Enjoy a nice traditional dinner and retire early
Stay at Kaziranga
Day 2 : Kaziranga-Guwahati
Wake up very early in the morning and proceed for Elephant Safari or another Jeep Safari (optional)
Enjoy a good breakfast, and check out from your rooms.
On your way back visit a local tribal village nearby to understand the life and culture of the local tribes. Also enjoy a traditional lunch here.
Start on your journey back to Guwahati, stopping by the tea gardens and beautiful landscapes for quick photographs.
Reach Guwahati late evening and check in to your rooms. Have dinner and retire early
Stay at Guwahati
Day 3 : Shillong
Have an early breakfast and start towards Shillong (2 – 3 hrs)
Stop at Umiam lake, also called Barapani, and enjoy the views
Proceed towards Shillong and check in to your rooms
Freshen up and move out towards Laitlum canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls
If time permits visit the famous Cathedral of Mary, Ward’s Lake.
Have dinner at Police Bazaar or return back to the place of stay for dinner and retire for the night
Stay at Shillong
Day 4 : Shillong-Cherrapunjee
After breakfast move to Mawphlang Sacred Grove
Proceed to Cherrapunjee, with a quick lunch on the way
Check in to your rooms and proceed for sightseeing at Cherrapunji – Garden of caves, Arwah caves, Mawkdok Dympep valley, Seven Sisters Falls, Bangladesh Viewpoint
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 5 : Cherrapunjee
After an early breakfast, check out and proceed to Nohkalikai Falls/Cheerfully Falls/Wei Sawdong falls as time permits
Return to Guwahati airport to catch the late evening flight back home, with some wonderful memories.
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
Multi State
10 Day Assam Meghalaya tour
A comprehensive tour of Assam and Meghalaya, presenting to you the enchanting beauty of nature, wildlife and the culture of this region.
Places covered Guwahati & Pobitora in Assam, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Jowai, Dawki, Shnongpdeng, Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong in Meghalaya
Day 1 : Guwahati
Arrival at Guwahati airport
Proceed to Kamakhya Temple straight from the Airport
After temple darshan (2-3 hrs) proceed to check in at the Guest House
Check in to your rooms, have lunch
Proceed for the sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra
After the cruise, visit the Mahabahu Brahmaputra Heritage Centre to get a glimpse of the history and cultural heritage of Assam
Return back to the guest house for dinner and retire early
Stay at Guwahati
Day 2 : Jowai
Start early in the morning (7 AM) for Jowai, after a quick cup of tea and sandwiches. Breakfast on the way
Reach Nartiang just before midday Visit the Nartiang Monoliths and the Maa Jayanti Devi temple, an ancient and revered Shakti Peeth
Proceed towards Jowai after a lunch on the way
Visit the Moopun falls and Rynji falls
Come back to Jowai and check in to your rooms
Have an early dinner
Day 3 : Jowai – Dawki – Shnongpdeng
Have an early breakfast and start towards Phe Phe Falls and Krang Shuri Falls
After the falls leave for Shnongpdeng and Dawki
Stay at Shnongpdeng/Dawki
Day 4 : Shnongpdeng, Dawki, Mawlynnong/Cherrapunjee
After breakfast, explore the watersports at Shnongpdeng and boating at Dawki
Proceed to Mawlynnong for a quick visit to the village and the living root bridge
Proceed to Cherrapunjee
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 5 : Cherrapunjee
Explore the waterfalls and caves at Cherrapunjee – whole day sightseeing, shopping tasting local cuisines
Stay at Cherrapunjee
Day 6 : Cherrapunjee/Shillong
Full day trek to Double Decker root Bridge
Proceed to Shillong
Check in and retire for the night
Stay at Shillong
Day 7: Shillong
Full day sightseeing at Shillong – Wards Lake, Cathedral, Laitlum canyons, Shillong Peak, Elephant falls
Stay at Shillong
Day 8: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Proceed from Shillong to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary after breakfast (approximately 5 hrs)
Check in to your rooms, have lunch and after some time go for the sunset boat safari on the Brahmaputra
In the evening, enjoy some pleasant moments over a bonfire. A special Bihu performance can also be organised at the resort for you
Have an early dinner and retire early.
Stay at Pobitora.
Day 9: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary/Guwahati
Wake up very early for the Elephant Safari
Come back to the resort for a traditional breakfast
You can explore the nearby villages on cycles or foot as well.
Experience the wildlife at Pobitora with the Jeep Safari.
Come back for a traditional Assamese lunch at the resort
Check out from your rooms and Go Birdwatching and then visit the Mayong Museum to check out the history of ‘Black Magic’ that this area was famous for.
Proceed to Guwahati
Shop for some traditional Assamese silk, handcrafts and souvenirs
Return back to guest house for dinner
Stay at Guwahati
Day 10: Guwahati and return journey
Have a lazy breakfast
Check out and proceed to the airport for your journey back home with some unforgettable memories
Package Price: All prices are customised as per package requirements
Package inclusions:
Airport transfers
Local transportation
Accommodation as per budget
Breakfast as per the itinerary
Local sightseeing
Government taxes, Toll fees
Not included in package
Meals, other than ones included in package
Safari charges, entry fees to parks, caves, etc. and fees for boat rides, recreation activities
Museum entry fees
Parking fees
Charges for cultural shows
Any other costs of personal nature not included in the package
Personal use of vehicle outside the itinerary
Payment and Refund Policy
As soon we finalize the itinerary, we request you for 100% payment of the package costs as we need to get the bookings done for your accommodation and vehicles. This happens only after advance payment. This removes any hassles on either side during the trip.
However, we also understand that there could be unforeseen circumstances due to which the trip may need to get cancelled or postponed. Cancellations if done early, poses no problems. But last-minute cancellations result in monetary loss for everyone, leaving aside the loss of time and effort spent in detailing each and every step of the itinerary.
We therefore follow the following refund policy.
For Cancellation before 15 days of start of journey – 100% Refund
For Cancellation within 7-15 days before start date of trip – 50% Refund
For Cancellation within 0-7 days before start of journey – 0% Refund
Note
The itineraries are subject to change as per flight timings, budgets and preferences of the guests.
All our tours are customised and hence we do not display any approximate pricing as every tour is unique. We do not book the packages unless payments are made timely.
The itinerary contains the locations we cover. We want you to enjoy your moments and do not want to rush in and out of a place of interest. Due to more time spent in a particular place of liking by our guests, we might not be able to cover another place in the itinerary. Hence, we request our guests to understand this and cooperate with us accordingly.
We are nature lovers and respect the blessings we have received through it. We do not encourage any harm to any living or non-living thing on this planet, and want our guests to do the same.
We would like our guests to respect and follow the norms laid out in all the places we/they visit.
Certain activities like Safaris, Museum, Waterfalls and Parks have logically defined entry and exit timings. These need to be followed as directed.
Aryastays would not be responsible in case any part or whole of the itinerary needs to be cancelled/postponed due to force-majeure events like bad weather, excessive snowfall, strikes or any other unforeseeable events or situations not within our control. We request our guests to kindly bear with us in such situations
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