Meghalaya Backpacking

Itinerary

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Day 1

Guwahati Arrival | Shillong Chill Scenes

• Assemble at the boarding point in Guwahati and start a chilled-out journey to Shillong.
• Socialize with your co-travellers while enjoying mesmerizing landscapes of lush green hills.
• Enroute Shillong, we’ll take a halt at the popular Umiam Lake which is one of the biggest artificial lakes in Meghalaya.
• After arriving in Shillong, check-in to our comfy hotel, freshen-up and have some leisure.
• Make the most out of it by exploring Shillong’s Police Bazar with your travel clan, soak in the colonial charm of Meghalaya’s capital and feel free to stroll around the streets.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Shillong.

Day 2

Drive from Shillong to Cherrapunji | Waterfalls & More

• Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and we'll proceed towards Cherrapunji - popular for its living root bridges and for the abundance of rainfall it receives every year.
• Enroute, we’ll take a halt at the popular Laitlum Canyons (Mawkdok Dympep Viewpoint), from where you can witness a panoramic view of the lush valleys of Meghalaya. 
• Explore the amazing Nohkalikai Waterfall - known as the tallest plunge waterfall in Meghalaya, Arwah Caves - known for their natural limestone formations and fossils, and Seven Sisters’ Fall (if time permits).
• Check-in to our hotel and have some leisure.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Cherrapunji.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 3

Explore Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya

• Wake up early and post breakfast, we’ll explore one of the popular attractions in Cherrapunji namely Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya.
• Drive towards Tyrna Village and begin your down trek (3500 steps) from Nongriat towards the widely popular Double Decker Living Roots Bridge. Soak in the nature’s beauty while exploring the living root bridges, listen to the sounds of birds & pristine streams and capture some #InstaPerfect pictures.
• Post explorations, return back to your hotel.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Cherrapunji.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 4

Drive from Cherrapunji to Shnongpdeng (Dawki)

• Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and we'll proceed towards Shnongpdeng - a serene riverside village near Dawki.
• Explore Mawlynnong which is widely known as Asia's cleanest village. Later, trek to visit the Single Living Root Bridge in Riwai village and Balancing Rock.
• After arriving in Dawki, check-in to our riverside camps and have some leisure. Enjoy peaceful ambience and chill along the turquoise Dawki River (Umngot River), resembling a glass surface. 
• Dinner and overnight stay at campsite in Dawki.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 5

Dawki Adventure Activities | Drive to Shillong

• Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the camps and indulge in adventure activities in Dawki (on your own) like cliff jumping, boating and kayaking, in the crystal clear waters of Umngot river.
• Post lunch, drive back towards Shillong. Enroute, we’ll explore the Krang Suri Waterfall - one of the most beautiful waterfall in Meghalaya; get drenched and swim in the natural pools.
• After arriving in Shillong, check-in to our comfy hotel and have some leisure.
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Shillong.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Day 6

Drive from Shillong to Guwahati | Trip Ends

• Wake up early and post breakfast, check-out from our hotel and drive back to Guwahati.
• After arriving in Guwahati, the trip ends with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Things To Pack

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  Good quality rucksack (preferably 40-60 liters) & a small day bag pack (for hikes/treks purpose) with rain-cover is recommended, easy to carry trolley bag.
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  Heavy down jacket, light fleece, long track/cargo pants, long/short sleeves T-shirts, body thermal wears (as per season), sun cap/hat, woolen cap & gloves (as per season), hoodie, raincoats/ponchos.
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  Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.
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  A pair of shoes (mainly trekking/sports) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pair of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.
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  Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.
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  Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.
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  Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.