How hard is the Nongriat trek?

It is around 3,000 steps down and the same back up, roughly 6–7 hours in total with breaks. Moderate to challenging — knees feel it more than lungs. Trekking shoes and a walking pole help enormously.

When is the Umngot river at Dawki clearest?

November to April, when the water runs glass-clear. During and just after the monsoon (June–September) it turns muddy and boating may be suspended.

Is it always raining in Cherrapunji?

It holds the record for the wettest place on earth, so carry a poncho year round. October to April is comparatively dry; June to September is genuinely heavy rain, which is also when the waterfalls are at their most spectacular.

Can we skip the trek?

Yes. Anyone who prefers can stay back for Arwah Cave, Mawsmai Cave and the Sohra viewpoints while the group treks — just tell your coordinator in advance.

Do we need permits for Meghalaya?

Indian nationals do not need an ILP for Meghalaya. Foreign nationals must register at the Foreigners' Registration Office; we assist with the process.

Adventure & Rafting

Meghalaya Grand Tour — Khasi & Jaintia Hills 7N/8D

Shillong · Cherrapunji · Dawki, Meghalaya 8 days 8–14 travelers Moderate

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8+ years running

Small groups

Free cancellation up to 15 days

Overview

The full Meghalaya, including the Jaintia hills that almost no itinerary reaches. You sleep by the Umngot at Dawki or Shnongpdeng instead of driving back, spend a day at Krang Suri's turquoise plunge pool and the Nartiang monoliths, and finish at Laitlum with a buffer day in Shillong.

Highlights

Riverside night at Dawki/Shnongpdeng
Krang Suri Falls in the Jaintia Hills
Nongriat double-decker root bridge
Mawlynnong and the bamboo sky walk
Laitlum Canyon and Nartiang monoliths

Day-wise Itinerary

Met at Guwahati airport or railway station and driven up onto the Khasi plateau. Halt at Umiam Lake, the reservoir set in pine hills that announces you've arrived in Meghalaya (boating optional, weather permitting). Check in at Shillong and spend the evening in Police Bazaar among the cafés, bakeries and street food. Overnight in Shillong.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

Accommodation on double sharing in hotels, homestays and riverside camps
Daily breakfast, plus dinner where specified
Private vehicle for the full circuit with all transfers and sightseeing
Pick-up and drop at Guwahati airport or railway station
All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Local guide for the Nongriat living root bridge trek
Boating at Dawki on the Umngot river
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and permits

Not included

Airfare / train tickets to and from Guwahati
Lunches and meals not specified
Entry tickets to caves, parks and viewpoints
Zipline, kayaking, scuba and other optional activities
Camera charges where applicable
Personal expenses, tips and shopping
Costs arising from weather, landslides or itinerary changes
Travel insurance and medical expenses
Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions

Stay

Hotels in Shillong, valley-view stays in Cherrapunji, and a riverside camp or homestay at Dawki/Shnongpdeng on the longer plans.

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