Meghalaya

Meet your driver at Guwahati airport or station and drive to Shillong, around three to three and a half hours, with a stop at Umiam Lake. Check in and take an evening walk around Police Bazaar.

Drive to Sohra (about one and a half to two hours), stopping at a viewpoint over the Dympep valley. Visit Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and Seven Sisters Falls, depending on weather and light. Overnight in Sohra.

A full day. Drive to Mawlynnong and Riwai for a short village walk and a living root bridge, then on to Dawki for a boat ride on the Umngot river, weather permitting. Return to Shillong in the evening. Expect a long day.

Visit the Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake and Elephant Falls, then spend the afternoon at leisure. Mawphlang Sacred Forest or Laitlum Canyons can replace some of these.

Drive to Guwahati, allowing at least three and a half to four hours before your flight or train.

Drive to Shillong (about three to three and a half hours), pausing at Umiam Lake. Settle in and explore Police Bazaar in the evening.

Visit Elephant Falls, then take a guided walk at Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Afternoon at the Don Bosco Museum or Ward's Lake.

Drive to Sohra (around one and a half to two hours) with stops at viewpoints. Visit Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Mawsmai Cave as time and weather allow.

A full day walk on stone steps to Nongriat, with the double-decker root bridge. Allow a few hours each way and be prepared for wet conditions. Return to Sohra and rest.

Drive to Mawlynnong and Riwai for village life and a root bridge, then on to Dawki or Shnongpdeng for the evening by the Umngot river. Overnight near the river.

Take a morning boat ride on the Umngot (conditions permitting), then drive back to Shillong, around three hours. Rest and enjoy an evening in the city.

Drive to Guwahati, allowing at least three and a half to four hours before your onward journey.

Drive to Shillong (around three to three and a half hours), pausing at Umiam Lake. Evening at leisure.

Walk through Mawphlang Sacred Forest with a guide, then visit Laitlum Canyons for the grassland views. Return to Shillong.

Drive towards Jowai, visiting Nartiang Monoliths on the way (around two hours), then Thadlaskein Lake. Continue to the area near Krang Suri Falls depending on stays. Overnight in a simple guesthouse or homestay.

Visit Krang Suri Falls in the morning where conditions allow, then continue to Shnongpdeng or Dawki (allow for a long day). Overnight by the river.

Morning boat ride or riverside walk, then visit Mawlynnong and the Riwai root bridge before driving to Sohra.

A full day walk to Nongriat and the double-decker root bridge, returning to Sohra. A few thousand steps each way, so rest well beforehand.

Visit Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Mawsmai Cave in the morning, then drive to Shillong. Evening at leisure.

Drive to Guwahati, allowing at least three and a half to four hours before your onward journey.

Transfer to your hotel and rest. If arrival time permits, take a short river outing on the Brahmaputra, subject to operator schedules and water levels.

Drive to Kaziranga, roughly 5 hours. Settle into your lodge and join an afternoon safari if park timings allow.

Spend the day on safari across two ranges, depending on current park arrangements. Rest between slots.

After breakfast, drive to Shillong, roughly 6 to 7 hours depending on traffic and stops. This is a long transfer, so we build in meal and comfort breaks.

Explore Shillong at an easy pace: Elephant Falls, Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake and a local market. Continue to Sohra in the afternoon if time allows.

Spend the morning at Sohra (Cherrapunji) for waterfalls and viewpoints. Continue to Dawki for the Umngot River and Mawlynnong village, with time for short walks. Return to Shillong in the evening.

Drive back to Guwahati, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours. In the afternoon, visit Kamakhya Temple, allowing for queues.

Transfer to the airport or station for onward travel.