Meghalaya, often referred to as the "Abode of Clouds," is a stunningly beautiful state in northeastern India with a unique charm. Here are some key highlights of Meghalaya: Meghalaya is famous for its living root bridges, which are handmade by the indigenous Khasi and Jaintia tribes. These natural wonders are not only functional but also incredibly picturesque. These neighboring towns in Meghalaya hold world records for being among the wettest places on Earth. They offer lush green landscapes, numerous waterfalls, and unique geological formations.
Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong is a prime example of community-driven eco-tourism. It boasts clean streets, bamboo bridges, and beautiful gardens. Dawki is famous for its crystal-clear Umngot River, where you can take boat rides and see the riverbed as if it were just inches away.
The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong, is often called the "Scotland of the East." It offers a blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and colonial-era architecture. Meghalaya is home to various indigenous tribes, each with its distinct culture, language, and traditions. Visitors can experience these cultures through festivals, music, and dance.
The state offers opportunities for trekking, caving, and river rafting, making it a haven for adventure seekers. Try the local Khasi and Garo cuisine, which often includes dishes prepared with bamboo shoots, pork, and various spices. Meghalaya has several wildlife sanctuaries, including Nokrek National Park and Balpakram National Park, where you can spot diverse flora and fauna. The state is filled with rolling hills, dense forests, and scenic waterfalls like Elephant Falls and Seven Sisters Falls.
Meghalaya is known for its cleanliness and eco-consciousness, making it an environmentally friendly destination. The Jaintia Hills region is famous for its monoliths, large stone structures that hold cultural and historical significance.
These highlights make Meghalaya a captivating destination for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those seeking a unique cultural experience.
Key Highlights:
- Kaziranga: Kaziranga National Park
- Shillong: Umium Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Madina Glass Mosque, Cathedral of Mary, Krang Shuri waterfall, Ward’s Lake
- Cherrapunji: Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Double Decker Living Root Bridges, Mawryngkhang Trek aka Bamboo Trek,
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Dawki: Mawlynnong, Indo-Bangladesh border, Shnonpdeng, Umngot River
Batches :
- September: 14, 21
- October: 1, 5, 12, 19, 22, 26
- November: 2, 9, 16, 25, 30
- December: 7, 10, 14, 17
Christmas, New Batches: 21, 28
- January: 4, 11, 18, 25
- February: 1, 8, 15, 22
- March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- April: 5, 12, 19, 26
- May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- June: 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost:
(For Regular Batches):
- Guwahati: 20,999 /- per person
(For New Year & Xmas) :
- Guwahati: 24,999 /- per person
Brief Itinerary:
- Day 01: Guwahati Airport - Kaziranga
- Day 02: Kaziranga - Shillong
- Day 03: Shillong - Cherrapunji (Tyrna)
- Day 04: Tyrna to Cherrapunji
- Day 05: Cherrapunji - Mawryngkhang to Mawlynnong
- Day 06: Mawlynnong to Dawki to Shnonpdeng
- Day 07: Shnonpdeng to Guwahati
- Witness the mesmerizing scenic views of Meghalaya
- Enjoy shopping at the Police Bazaar Market
- Explore the legendary double root bridge
- Enjoy the pleasant weather of Meghalaya
- Witness the breathtaking views from the Shillong peak
Things to keep in Mind while visiting Meghalaya:
- If you want to visit the waterfalls, then visit during monsoons
- You can witness cherry blossoms during November
- The best time to visit Meghalaya is from October to February
- Respect the local culture
What is included in the tour
- Transportation: Surface transfer via private cab or tempo traveller.
- Accommodations: Hotel Accommodations on a Triple/Quad sharing basis as per the Itinerary.
- Meal Plans: 12 meals (Day 1 Breakfast., Day 2 Breakfast + Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast + Dinner, Day 4 Breakfast + Dinner, Day 5 Breakfast + Dinner, Day 6 Breakfast + Dinner, Day 7- Breakfast)
- Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
- Monument Entry Fee
- The Tour Leader will be present at all times during the tour.
- Toll taxes and parking charges.
- Driver Allowances.
- All necessary permits.
- First Aid Kits.
What is NOT included in the tour
- 5% GST
- Travel till Pick Up Points
- Any kind of meals, Drinks, Snacks other than those are mentioned in the inclusions
- Any Watersports activity other than those mentioned in inclusions
- Any type of Insurance
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All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, and bad weather.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Upon arrival at the Guwahati Railway station or Airport, you will be greeted, by our tour representative.
- After a long drive reach Kaziranga and come to your hotel or wildlife resort where you can enjoy a refreshing evening walk by the riverside.
- Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
- Wake up early in the morning to embark on the morning jeep safari in the Kaziranga National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Morning elephant safari begins from 05:30 am to 06:30 am in the morning.
- After the Safari, drive back to the resort for an energizing breakfast.
- After Breakfast get ready to board your transfer to Shillong - Capital of Meghalaya.
- En route stop at the Umium Lake and relax for a while to feel the refreshing breeze of the lake.
- After some rest, you will visit Lady Hydari Park, Madina Glass Mosque, and the Cathedral of Mary.
- You can stroll around in the evening in the market or Ward’s Lake and Shillong Golf Course.
- Overnight stay in Shillong
- After breakfast leave for Cherrapunji.
- On your way to Cherrapunjee, visit the famous Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, and Mawsmai Cave.
- After Lunch proceed to Tyrna. Complete Check-in to your hotel.
- Relax in the evening amidst nature and prepare yourself for the next day's trekking.
- Overnight stay in Tyrna.
- Have Breakfast in the morning and prepare for an adventurous day.
- Today, we will start our Trek to the Famous Double Decker Living Root Bridges.
- We will begin our trek by visiting the single Decker Living Root Bridge.
- Continue your trek through the forest and pass a number of bridges on the trail.
- Upon reaching the beautiful Double Decker Living Root Bridges, we will spend some time exploring and admiring this marvelous natural wonder.
- After spending enough time at the bridges we have to hike up 3300 steps to reach the back, base village (A total of 6600 steps in the entire day )
- By the evening you will reach Tyrna village and then transfer back to Cherrapunjee.
- Reach your hotel in Cherrapunjee for an overnight stay.
- After early breakfast gear up for the day-long trip.
- Head towards Wahkhen from where you will start your Mawryngkhang Trek aka Bamboo Trek.
- Move ahead on the bamboo skywalks and take in the scenic vistas of the forest of East Khasi hills.
- Enjoy the trek for 4-5 hours (approx.) and after that, leave for Mawlynnong for an overnight stay.
- Wake up in the morning and have breakfast.
- Take a tour of the village Mawlynnong - the cleanest village and get a glimpse of its clean surroundings.
- Also see the Balancing Rock and have a leisure time in the village.
- Explore the Living Root Bridge at Riwai Village, made from the roots of hundreds of years old living trees.
- Later moved to Dawki and had a thrilling experience of riding in the wooden boats in the Umngot River.
- Visit the Indo-Bangladesh border and then drive to Shnonpdeng.
- Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Shnonpdeng.
- Wake up in the morning and have breakfast, head towards Guwahati.
- We will also explore one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Meghalaya - Krang Shuri waterfall.
- After having Lunch, drive back to Guwahati (Airport/Railway Station) for your journey back home.
- Later you will enjoy a beautiful 3-4 hours drive to Guwahati.
- Your tour concludes once you are dropped off at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. (Your flight should be after 05:00 pm)
Inclusion:
- Guwahati to Guwahati transportation.
- Accommodation 3/4 sharing basis
- Boating & cliff jumping with safety gear in Dawki River.
- Entry fees.
- First Aid.
- Local Guide.
- Certified Organizers.
Exclusion:
- Any Meals during the trip.
- Zip-Lining at Mawkdok.
- Bike fuel in case you opted for a bike
- Anything that is not mentioned under Inclusions.
- Any kind of personal expenses, optional tours, insurance, laundry.
- Costs are incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather or natural calamities which is beyond our control.
- 5% GST
Things to carry:
- Note 1: Things to be carried in your Meghalaya trip change a bit as per the season during which you plan your trip. In the following list, we have mentioned seasonal things separately. Do check with your trek leader about the weather forecast before packing.
- Note 2: You need not carry anything extra apart from the things mentioned in the list. It is curated in such a way that it perfectly suits the requirements of this backpacking trip & ensures your safety concerning rain & cold.
Head and Skin Protection & Accessories:
- Cap / Sun hat/ Balaclava
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 and above)
- Lip balm, Moisturizer & other skincare products if req.
- Head Torch/ Hand-held Torch
- Seasonal:
- Woolen Cap (In winter - from November to February)
Clothing & Accessories:
- Comfortable clothes (Full sleeves shirts & full pants, 2 to 3 pairs.)
- Dry-fit cloths (Min 2 pairs)
- Windcheater
- Innerwear (4 to 6 pairs)
- Sport Shoes/ Trek Shoes
- Sandals or Flip-flops
- Socks (4 to 5 pairs)
- Rucksack (40 - 50 Ltr should suffice. Avoid trolley bags.)
- Small backpack (10L to 20L) (Mandatory)
- Water bottle
Seasonal:
- Raincoat/ Poncho (In the Rainy season - from May to September)
- Fleece/ Sweater (In winter - from November to February)
- Gloves (In winter - from November to February)
- Woolen socks (1 to 2 pairs. In winter - from November to February)
Documents & Electronics + Accessories:
- Original ID proof
- Camera & Kit (Optional)
- Mobile chargers
- Power bank
- Waterproof pouches for Mobile & liquid cash (Mandatory in the Rainy season)
Miscellaneous:
- Liquid cash
- Toiletry kit
- Personal medicines (If any)
- Dry snacks, ORS, dry fruits, chocolates, Nutri bars, etc.
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Tip: While packing, you can use plastic bags to compartmentalize things and carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes. Maintain a separate bag for used tissues & napkins & then dispose of it properly.
Note 1: We need not carry backpacks during the hikes with us. You can keep them inside the hotel or in a vehicle.
Note 2: Littering any kind of rappers, tissues, napkins, bottles or anything else will strictly not be entertained. So doers shall be on their own thereafter.
Payment Details :
UPI ID: 7387523876@pthdfc
Net banking :
- Name - Nitin Yadav
Bank Name - HDFC BANK
ACC No - 50100220035954
IFSC code - HDFC0000084
Please send a screenshot of the payment on 
WhatsApp number 7387523876 for confirmation, we will then share a form for the final booking procedure.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
NO REFUND SHALL BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE INITIAL BOOKING AMOUNT FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS. HOWEVER, IF FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE THEN If cancellations are made 30 days before the trip's start date, 50% of the trip cost will be refunded within 5-7 working days.
- If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the trip's start date, 25% of the trip cost will be refunded within 5-7 working days.
- If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the trip's start date, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees. No refund will be processed.
- In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event tickets can be transferred to another person upon cancellation.
- If we cancel the TRIP, only the TRIP AMOUNT will be refunded.
Trekhievers Policy:
- A complete schedule of the trek will be given to the registered participants 12 Hours prior on WhatsApp.
- Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case of any unavoidable circumstance.
- The tour is weather-based and depends on the weather conditions. There may be last-minute cancellations if weather conditions deteriorate.
