Beyond the Clouds: 6 Days in Meghalaya with Maa Kamakhya Darshan

A versatile September itinerary blending Guwahati’s spiritual landmarks with Meghalaya’s pine hills, colossal waterfalls, rainforest treks, and clear border rivers.

• Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati to Shillong

  • Highlights: Arrive in Guwahati and receive a private transfer. Visit the sacred Maa Kamakhya Devi Temple. Take a boat ride across the Brahmaputra River to Umananda Island and visit the Umananda Temple, followed by time at the Brahmaputra Riverfront. Drive into Meghalaya with a scenic stop at Umiam Lake before checking into your Shillong hotel.

  • Overnight: Shillong

• Day 2: Shillong Local Sightseeing

  • Highlights: Panoramic views from Shillong Peak. Tour Elephant Falls, stroll through Ward’s Lake, visit the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, and shop/dine at Police Bazaar.

  • Overnight: Shillong

• Day 3: Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra)

  • Highlights: Scenic drive stopping at Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint. Marvel at Nohkalikai Falls and Seven Sisters Falls in their full late-monsoon power. Walk through the limestone formations of Mawsmai Cave.

  • Overnight: Cherrapunji

• Day 4: Nongriat Adventure Trek

  • Highlights: Drive to Tyrna Village and trek down thousands of steps through tropical forest. Discover the bio-engineered Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat. Optionally trek further to Rainbow Falls before trekking back to Tyrna.

  • Overnight: Cherrapunji

• Day 5: Cherrapunji to Dawki, Mawlynnong & Jowai

  • Highlights: Drive to Dawki near the Bangladesh border for views and optional boating along the Umngot River. Visit the India-Bangladesh Border area. Explore Mawlynnong Village (Asia's Cleanest Village) and walk across the nearby Riwai Living Root Bridge. Proceed to Jowai for the night.

  • Overnight: Jowai

• Day 6: Jowai to Guwahati Departure

  • Highlights: Drive back through the Jaintia and Khasi hills down to Assam. Drop-off at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.