The hill capital
Shillong
Colonial churches, Ward's Lake, Umiam's islands on the way up, and the Northeast's best live music scene.
Best for: First night, cafésRead the guide
Meghalaya tour packages from Guwahati
Meghalaya, where the clouds come down to meet you
Bridges grown from living roots, a river so clear the boats seem to float on air, and waterfalls that drop straight off the edge of the plateau. Privately planned from Guwahati, three hours from the airport.
- Curated journeys
- 7
- Places to pair
- 6
- From, per adult
- ₹16,999
- Planner on WhatsApp
- 24×7
Why travel with Breeziah
We live a few hours down the road. Our planners know which viewpoint clears first, which root bridge is quiet, and when Dawki's water is at its best.
Private SUV and driver
Your own Innova Crysta for the whole trip, with a driver who knows the hill roads.
Timed for the light
Dawki before the boats queue, Cherrapunji when the cloud lifts, sunsets planned in.
Local planners
A Guwahati team on WhatsApp throughout, not a call centre in another city.
Cherrapunji
A living root bridge, grown over generations
Where you'll go
The places that make a Meghalaya trip
Most routes join four or five of these. Tap through to the full guide for each.
Sohra, the cliff country
Cherrapunji
Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls, caves, and cliff-edge views over the plains of Bangladesh.
Best for: Waterfalls, treksRead the guide
The glass river
Dawki
The Umngot runs so clear in winter that boats appear to hover above the riverbed. Camp a night beside it at Shnongpdeng.
Best for: Boating, riverside campingRead the guide
Asia's cleanest village
Mawlynnong
Flower-lined lanes, a bamboo skywalk and the single-decker root bridge at Riwai nearby.
Best for: Families, slow walksRead the guide
The quieter half
Jaintia Hills
Krang Suri falls, Nartiang's monoliths and the turquoise river of the Wari Chora canyon.
Best for: Second visits, explorersRead the guide
The end of the hills
Laitlum
Ridges falling away into deep valleys, best at sunrise with the mist still in the gorges.
Best for: Sunrise, hikes
Curated journeys
Meghalaya journeys we run
Every one runs privately on your dates, from Guwahati. Prices are per adult on twin sharing; change any night or stay.
6D/5NSignature journey
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
6-Day Cloudland Tour
- Explore the charming hill city of Shillong- the Scotland of the East
- Witness Meghalaya's iconic waterfalls including Nohkalikai Falls & Seven Sisters Falls
From, per adult₹16,999
View journey10D/9N
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
Best of Northeast India – 10 Days: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga & Tawang
- Three states in one trip: Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
From, per adult₹32,999
View journey8D7N
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
8D7N Meghalaya Explorer with Wari Chora Canyon
- Explore the hidden gem Wari Chora Canyon with boating experience
From, per adult₹23,599
View journey7D/6N
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
Meghalaya Uncovered: Caves, Waterfalls & Crystal Rivers – 7D6N Journey
- Scenic drive and sightseeing in Shillong (Umiam Lake & Ward Lake)
From, per adult₹18,999
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7D/6N
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
Enchanting Meghalaya Escape – 7 Days of Hills, Waterfalls & Wonders
- Scenic drive from Guwahati to Shillong with a stop at the stunning Umiam Lake
From, per adult₹17,999
View journey
7D/6N
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
Meghalaya with Kaziranga Wildlife Tour
- Experience the thrill of spotting rhinos and elephants on a safari inside Kaziranga National Park
From, per adult₹17,999
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6D/5N7 Nov 2026
Starts in Guwahati · Ends in Guwahati
Meghalaya Group Trip – 6 Days of Root Bridges, Waterfalls & Riverside Camping
- Fixed group departures from Guwahati with travellers your age, led by a Breeziah trip captain
From, per adult₹16,999
View journeySample routes
Meghalaya itineraries, day by day
Pick a trip length to see the route, the drive times and where you sleep each night. Every route can be changed around your dates.
The short Meghalaya getaway
The tightest route that still feels like a trip rather than a dash. Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki, with one long day.
Pick up from Guwahati airport or railway station, stopping at Umiam Lake on the climb into the hills. Afternoon free in Shillong, evening at Police Bazar.
Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak on the way out, then the Cherrapunji run — Mawkdok viewpoint, Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters and Arwah cave.
Early start for Dawki so you reach the Umngot river before the boats fill up. Afternoon at Mawlynnong for the village and the bamboo skywalk.
A relaxed return with a stop at Umiam if you skipped it, timed around your flight or train.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Meghalaya at a comfortable pace
The same circuit with the days unpacked — a spare afternoon in Cherrapunji, and no day that feels like a race.
Transfer up to Shillong via Umiam Lake, with the afternoon free to walk the town.
Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake and the Don Bosco museum, with time to actually stop at each rather than photograph and move on.
The Cherrapunji circuit — Mawkdok, Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters, Arwah cave and the Garden of Caves.
Early to Dawki for clear-water boating, then Mawlynnong and the single-decker root bridge at Riwai.
Return transfer timed to your departure.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
With the double-decker root bridge trek
Adds the Nongriat trek — 3,000-odd steps down and back up. The single best thing in Meghalaya, and it needs its own day.
Transfer via Umiam Lake, evening free.
Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake, Laitlum Canyon if the weather is clear.
The full Cherrapunji circuit of falls, viewpoints and caves.
A full day. Roughly 3,500 steps down to the bridge and back up — steep, humid and genuinely hard, but the reason most people remember this trip. Start early.
Umngot river boating, Mawlynnong village, Riwai root bridge, then back towards Shillong.
Return transfer.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Meghalaya in full, or with Kaziranga
Either the Jaintia Hills — Krang Suri, Nartiang, Wari Chora canyon — or a Kaziranga extension for rhinos.
Arrival, Umiam Lake, and a full day of Shillong sightseeing.
The Cherrapunji circuit, then a dedicated day for the double-decker root bridge trek.
Umngot boating and the cleanest village in Asia.
Either Jowai for Krang Suri falls, the Nartiang monoliths and Wari Chora canyon — or east to Kaziranga for a jeep safari and one-horned rhinos.
Transfer back for your onward flight or train.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Signature moments
The moments people fly in for
Built into our routes, at the hour they're best.
Umngot river
Dawki at first light
On the water before the boats queue up, when the river is glass-clear and the light comes in low.
Nongriat
The double-decker root bridge
About 3,500 steps down through the forest to a bridge grown from fig roots, and a swim in the pools below.
Cherrapunji
Wei Sawdong
A three-step waterfall into turquoise pools, reached by a short scramble.
Sohra cliffs
Seven Sisters at sunset
Seven falls side by side along the cliff, lit gold in the last hour of the day.
Mawkdok
Dympep valley
The deepest green in Meghalaya, seen from the viewpoint on the Cherrapunji road.
Book online
Book Meghalaya experiences online
CampingDawki Riverside Camping at ShnongpdengA tent on the Umngot river with dinner and breakfast, 8 km upstream from Dawki.₹1,000 / person / nightBook 
Water sportsShnongpdeng Kayaking, Snorkelling and Cliff JumpingKayak, snorkel and cliff-jump in the clear Umngot, with gear and a guide.₹1,200 / personBook 
TrekDouble-Decker Living Root Bridge Trek, NongriatA guided trek from Tyrna down to Nongriat’s double-decker bridge and Rainbow Falls.₹899 / personBook
Where you'll stay
Stays with a view, chosen one by one
Every itinerary names the hotel for each night. Mix them: a lakeside resort near Shillong, a cliff-edge stay in Cherrapunji, a riverside camp at Shnongpdeng.
Boutique hotels and homestays
Signature
- The best-run boutique hotels in Shillong and Cherrapunji
- Rooms with valley or garden views wherever the town has them
- Warm, family-run homestays in Mawlynnong and Nongriat
Our standard for every Meghalaya trip
Lake and cliff-edge resorts
Retreat
- Resorts on Umiam Lake and the Sohra plateau
- Cottages with views over the gorges and waterfalls
- Unhurried breakfasts and evenings by the fire
Ri Kynjai on Umiam Lake, Polo Orchid Resort in Cherrapunji, and the heritage Tripura Castle in Shillong
River camps and village stays
Wild
- Riverside tents at Shnongpdeng on the Umngot
- Bonfire dinners and night skies away from the towns
- Paired with a resort night on either side
Best from November to April, when the river is clear and calm
Resort rooms on the best views are limited, so we quote them individually and book early in October–December.
What it costs
What a Meghalaya trip costs
Per person for two sharing, private vehicle, peak season, excluding flights.
| Trip length | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | ₹15,500 – ₹23,500 | ₹18,100 – ₹27,100 | ₹26,800 – ₹43,300 |
| 5 days | ₹19,700 – ₹29,800 | ₹23,000 – ₹34,500 | ₹34,500 – ₹55,600 |
| 6 days | ₹23,800 – ₹36,100 | ₹27,900 – ₹41,900 | ₹42,100 – ₹68,100 |
| 7 days | ₹27,900 – ₹42,300 | ₹32,800 – ₹49,300 | ₹49,800 – ₹80,400 |
| 10 days | ₹40,300 – ₹61,200 | ₹47,500 – ₹71,400 | ₹72,700 – ₹1,17,600 |
How it works
From first message to last drop
- 1
Tell us how you like to travel
Dates, who's coming, how active you want to be, and whether the root bridge trek is in or out.
- 2
Get a plan with named stays
Day-by-day route, honest drive times, the hotel for every night and an itemised price. Usually the same day.
- 3
Travel with your own driver
Pick-up at Guwahati airport or station, a private SUV for the whole trip, and our team on WhatsApp throughout.
When to go
The Meghalaya year
October – December
BestClear skies, cool days and the Umngot river at its most transparent. The single best window, and the one that books out first.
January – February
GoodCold, crisp and quiet. Excellent river clarity at Dawki, fewer people everywhere, and lower rates outside the New Year week.
March – May
GoodWarm and green, with the waterfalls picking up as the pre-monsoon rain begins. Busy over school holidays.
June – August
MixedPeak monsoon. The waterfalls are extraordinary and rates are at their lowest, but expect heavy rain, cloud-covered viewpoints, muddy river water at Dawki and occasional landslides.
September
GoodRain easing, everything still green, near-peak conditions at baseline pricing. The value pick.
Drive times on the Meghalaya circuit
Guwahati → Shillong
100 km · 3–4 hrs
Shillong → Cherrapunji
55 km · 2–3 hrs
Cherrapunji → Dawki & Mawlynnong
4–5 hrs for the day
Shillong → Jowai / Jaintia Hills
2–3 hrs
Shillong → Kaziranga
5–6 hrs
Shillong → Guwahati airport
120 km · 3–4 hrs
Before you go
Permits, getting there and what to know
No permit needed
Indian nationals travel freely across Meghalaya — no Inner Line Permit is required. Carry original government photo ID regardless: hotels across the state ask for it at check-in, and so do the checkposts near the Bangladesh border at Dawki. Foreign nationals must register at the Foreigners' Registration Office if staying beyond the permitted period.
Getting there
- By air
- Fly into Guwahati (GAU), the Northeast's main hub, then drive 3–4 hours to Shillong. Shillong's own airport at Umroi has limited connections and most travellers still route through Guwahati.
- By train
- Guwahati is the nearest major railhead, well connected to Kolkata, Delhi and most of India. There is no railway into Meghalaya itself.
- By road
- The Guwahati–Shillong highway is the best road in the Northeast — a comfortable 3–4 hours. Roads beyond Cherrapunji and Dawki are narrower and slower, especially in the monsoon.
Know before you go
- Dawki is best in the early morning. By 10am the boats queue up and the light is gone — a 6am start from Cherrapunji is worth the alarm.
- The Nongriat trek is genuinely strenuous. Roughly 3,500 steps down and the same back up, in humidity. Not advisable with small children or knee trouble.
- Mobile signal is patchy beyond Shillong and Cherrapunji. Download offline maps before you leave.
- Carry cash. Card acceptance is thin outside Shillong and ATMs in smaller towns run dry.
- Sunset is early — it's dark by 5pm in winter. Plan sightseeing to finish by 4.30pm.
- Local guide fees at caves, root bridges and viewpoints are usually paid on the spot and are not included in package rates.
Questions
Meghalaya travel questions
Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp. A person answers, usually within minutes.
How many days are enough for Meghalaya?
Five to six days is the sweet spot. Four days covers Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki but leaves one long day. Six days lets you add the double-decker root bridge trek at Nongriat, which is the highlight for most travellers. Seven or eight days opens up the Jaintia Hills or a Kaziranga extension.
How much does a Meghalaya tour package cost?
For two people sharing with Deluxe stays and a private vehicle, budget roughly ₹28,000–₹42,000 per person for six days, excluding flights. Standard stays bring that down noticeably, and monsoon travel is around 15% cheaper than peak season. Our trip cost calculator breaks it down for your own dates and group size.
Do I need a permit for Meghalaya?
No. Unlike Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, Meghalaya requires no Inner Line Permit for Indian nationals. You do need original government photo ID, which hotels and the border checkposts near Dawki will ask for.
What is the best time to visit Meghalaya?
October to December for clear skies and the clearest water at Dawki. September is the value pick — near-peak conditions at baseline rates. June to August is peak monsoon: the waterfalls are at their most dramatic and prices at their lowest, but viewpoints are often clouded over and the Umngot runs muddy.
Is the Umngot river at Dawki really that clear?
In winter, yes — between roughly November and March the water is transparent enough to see the riverbed and the boat's shadow beneath you. During and just after the monsoon it runs green-brown with silt. If the clear water is why you're going, travel between November and March and get there early.
Can we do Meghalaya as a honeymoon trip?
It's one of the better honeymoon choices in the Northeast — dramatic scenery, short drives, and good boutique properties around Shillong and Cherrapunji. We'd suggest six days, Super Deluxe or Premium stays, a private vehicle throughout, and skipping the Nongriat trek unless you both want it.
Is Meghalaya safe for families and solo travellers?
Yes. It's among the most straightforward states in the Northeast to travel in, including for solo women and families with children. The practical risks are road-related rather than personal — mountain roads, monsoon landslides and long driving days.
Can the itinerary be customised?
That's how we build every trip. The routes above are starting points — we adjust them around your dates, pace, stay category and what you actually care about seeing. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a dated, itemised plan.
Your trip, planned around you
Tell us your dates. We'll plan the Meghalaya you've seen in photos.
A dated, day-by-day plan with named stays and an itemised price, usually the same day.
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Top attractions in Meghalaya
Nohkalikai Falls
Nohkalikai is India's tallest plunge waterfall, dropping about 340 m into a green pool near Cherrapunji. It's at its fullest from June to September.
Double-Decker Living Root Bridge
The double-decker root bridge at Nongriat is two bridges of living rubber-tree roots, one above the other, reached by a steep trek of about 3,000 steps from Tyrna.
Dawki and the Umngot River
The Umngot river at Dawki is famous for water so clear that boats seem to float in air. Here is when it is actually clear, what boating costs, Dawki vs Shnongpdeng, and what happened to the river in 2025.
Mawlynnong Village
Mawlynnong, called Asia's cleanest village since 2003, is a Khasi village of bamboo bins, flower-lined paths and a living root bridge near the Bangladesh border. Since January 2026 it is closed to day visitors on Sundays.
Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang)
Nohsngithiang, the Seven Sisters Falls, drops 315 metres off the limestone cliffs south of Cherrapunji in up to seven streams. Here's when all seven actually flow, the sunset view and how to see it with Mawsmai Cave.
Laitlum Canyons
Laitlum, 'the end of the hills', is a clifftop above deep green gorges about 25 km from Shillong. It's best at sunrise or sunset, and a steep stairway leads down to Rasong village.
Krang Suri Falls
Krang Suri is a turquoise waterfall in the Jaintia Hills where you can swim (with a life jacket) and walk behind the falls. Here is the fee, the life-jacket rule, the drive from Jowai or Dawki and when the water is blue.
Umiam Lake (Barapani)
Umiam Lake, or Barapani, is a large reservoir among pine hills on the Guwahati–Shillong road, 15 km before Shillong, with boating and water sports.
Mawsmai Cave
Mawsmai is a short, lit limestone cave near Cherrapunji: about 150 metres of stalactites, squeezes and low ceilings that anyone reasonably fit can walk through in half an hour.