9 Days Meghalaya Itinerary

✅ Early morning elephant safari from 5:15 AM to 6:15 AM.
✅ Explore Kaziranga with a jeep safari.
✅ Check out from your accommodation in the afternoon.
✅ Drive to Shillong.
✅ En route, visit Umiam Lake and Nehru Park.
✅ Explore Laitlum Grand Canyon, known for its stunning panoramic views, steep cliffs, and resemblance to the Grand Canyon. It’s also a shooting location for the movie Rock On 2 (if time permits).
✅ Overnight stay in Shillong.

✅ After breakfast, drive to Amlarem.

✅ Visit Krangsuri Falls and enjoy swimming and other water activities while relaxing in nature.

✅ Explore the captivating Phe Phe Falls, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India.

✅ Overnight stay at Dawki.

✅ Start your day early with a boat ride on the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River in Shongpdeng. Other water sports activities available in the area include zip-lining, kayaking, cliff jumping, and snorkeling.

✅ Drive to Mawlynnong village, once known as the cleanest village in Asia.

✅ Discover a single living root bridge just a 15-minute walk from the village, as well as the balancing rock.

✅ Visit Mawkdok Valley.

✅ Proceed to Cherrapunjee for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, explore Cherrapunjee:

✅ 7 Sister Falls
✅ Mawsmai Cave
✅ Gardens of Cave
✅ Noh Ka Likai Falls
✅ Arwah Cave
✅Wah-Kaba Falls
✅ Dainthlen Falls
✅ Wei Saw Dong Falls
✅ Lyngksiar Falls

Overnight stay in Cherrapunjee.

✅ Depart early at 6 AM and travel to Tyrna village.

✅ Test your physical ability by trekking down the 3,700 steps to reach the beautiful village of Nongriat.

✅ Experience the pride of Meghalaya: the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge.

✅ Continue the trek to Rainbow Falls, passing several picturesque suspension bridges and rivers.

✅ Overnight stay in Cherrapunjee.

✅ Visit Kongthong Village, famous for its age-old tradition of using musical tunes instead of names to identify individuals.
Kongthong Village, located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, is famous for its unique tradition of calling people by musical tunes instead of names. This village is known for its "whistling village" culture, where each person is assigned a distinct melody or tune that is used to call them, rather than using regular names. This tradition is passed down through generations, and the melodies are often created by the parents when a child is born.

✅ Spend a memorable evening at Wards Lake.

✅ Explore Police Bazaar.

✅ Café hopping and explore the nightlife in Shillong, the "rock capital" of India.

✅ Overnight stay in Shillong.

✅ After breakfast, drive to Sacred Forest.

✅ Visit the Sacred Forest: The Sacred Forests of Meghalaya are unique, protected forests held in reverence by local tribes like the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo. These lush, mystical woods are considered sacred, with locals believing they are home to spirits and deities. The forests are carefully preserved, with no tree-cutting or harm to wildlife, making them a rich haven for biodiversity. The Mawphlang Sacred Forest is one of the most famous, offering both spiritual significance and a glimpse into Meghalaya's ecological wonders.

✅ Afterwards, explore Mawsynram, the wettest place on earth.

✅ Visit Mawlyngbng for a unique offbeat experience

✅ Overnight stay in Shillong.

✅ After breakfast, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park in Shillong.

✅ Explore the Cathedral Church.

✅ Explore Police Bazaar for shopping and buy souvenirs.

✅ Depart for Guwahati Airport/Khanapara.

✅ A memorable and incredible trip comes to an end, with lots of memories.