Meghalaya: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Dawki

Meghalaya's waterfalls, caves and living root bridges, a boat on Dawki's clear Umngot River and Asia's cleanest village.

Highlights

Day by day

1. 1

   Day 1

   Arrive Guwahati, drive to Shillong (approx 3.5 hrs) with a stop at Umiam Lake; overnight Shillong

2. 2

   Day 2

   Drive to Cherrapunji (approx 2 hrs) via Elephant Falls and Mawkdok Valley; Nohkalikai Falls; overnight Cherrapunji

3. 3

   Day 3

   Cherrapunji sightseeing: Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco Park and Arwah Cave; overnight Cherrapunji

4. 4

   Day 4

   Mawlynnong and Riwai root bridge, boat on the Umngot River at Dawki, then on to Shillong (approx 6 hrs driving)

5. 5

   Day 5

   Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake and Don Bosco Museum, then drive to Guwahati airport (approx 3.5 hrs)