7N / 8D itinerary
Meghalaya with Kaziranga: day by day
Eight days that open with a jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park and continue into the Meghalaya hills. A good fit if you are flying into Guwahati.
- Duration7 nights, 8 days
- RouteKaziranga · Shillong · Cherrapunji · Dawki
- Starts fromGuwahati
- VehiclesErtiga, Innova Crysta, Tempo Traveller
Your 8 days
A guide to how we usually run this route. Days can be swapped, shortened or stretched to suit the weather and your group.
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Guwahati to Kaziranga
Pickup from Guwahati and a drive of about 4.5 to 5 hours (around 190 km) along NH 27 to Kaziranga. Settle in and rest for the next morning.
Overnight: Kaziranga -
Kaziranga safari
A jeep safari through the park ranges for one-horned rhinos, elephants, deer and birds. Park zones and timings are set by the park, so we confirm them on arrival.
Overnight: Kaziranga -
Kaziranga to Shillong
A long driving day of roughly 6 to 7 hours (around 250 km), crossing into Meghalaya and stopping at Umiam Lake on the way up to Shillong.
Overnight: Shillong -
Shillong sightseeing
Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Ward's Lake and the city markets at an easy pace.
Overnight: Shillong -
Cherrapunji
Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters viewpoint on the Sohra plateau, back to Shillong in the evening.
Overnight: Shillong or Cherrapunji -
Dawki and Mawlynnong
The clear Umngot river at Dawki and the village of Mawlynnong, with the single-root bridge nearby. An early start makes the day comfortable.
Overnight: Shillong or Dawki -
Mawphlang and Laitlum
A slower day: Mawphlang Sacred Forest in the morning and the Laitlum Canyon viewpoint after lunch. Free time for shopping in the evening.
Overnight: Shillong -
Drop at Guwahati
The drive back to Guwahati airport or railway station, about 3 to 4 hours. Keep a buffer before any flight.
Trip ends
What the fare covers
- Air conditioned vehicle for the full trip
- Experienced local driver, with fuel and driver allowance
- A sightseeing plan you can adjust as you go
- Help with permits where the route needs them
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop
Paid at actuals
- Toll, parking and state entry taxes
- Inner Line Permits, Protected Area Permits and other route permits
- Entry tickets at parks, monuments and sights
- Driver night halt allowance on multi-day trips
- Hotels, meals and personal expenses, unless stated in writing
Hotels and activities are arranged only where we confirm them in writing. Itineraries may change with weather, road condition or permit availability, and we will talk to you before changing anything. See our terms for details.