Meghalaya Backpacking with Kaziranga

Trip Duration7 Days 6 Nights

Pickup & DropGuwahati - Guwahati

Trip CategoryMeghalaya

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Explorations

Meals

Transfers

Stay

Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Go4Explore through the lush landscapes of Northeast India with our Meghalaya Backpacking Trip combined with a wildlife escape to Kaziranga National Park. Starting from Guwahati, this journey blends the raw natural beauty of Meghalaya’s hills, caves, and waterfalls with the thrill of spotting one-horned rhinos in the wild.

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 6 Drive from Shillong to Kaziranga National Park

Wake up and post breakfast, check-out from the hotel and we’ll proceed towards Kaziranga, passing through beautiful valleys and dense forests along the way.
After arriving in Kaziranga, check-in to our hotel and have some leisure.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kaziranga.

Day 7 Drive from Kaziranga to Guwahati | Trip Ends

Wake up early and proceed for an exciting morning Jeep Safari in Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the rare one-horned Rhinoceros, elephants, deer; etc and a variety of bird species.
Post jungle safari, return back 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.

Inclusions

Transportation: Tempo Traveler/SUV from Guwahati to Guwahati and further for all local sightseeing. Pickup & Drop facility from/to Guwahati Airport & Railway Station (transfers at fixed time only).

6 nights Accommodation on sharing basis: Shillong (2 Nights in Hotel), Cherrapunji (2 Nights in Hotel), Shnongpdeng (1 Night in Camps), Kaziranga (1 Night in Hotel). Please Note: Stay in Shnongpedeng will be in Alpine/Dome Tents with common washroom provided with only mattresses or sleeping bags. These camps are located near the river, which can make the approach a bit challenging at times.

7 Meals: CP Plan (2 Breakfast only) in Shillong and Cherrapunji respectively, MAP Plan (1 Dinner + 1 Breakfast) in Shnongpdeng, CP Plan (1 Breakfast only) in Kaziranga.

Experienced and cool Trip Captain/Local Assistance.

Bonfire (if weather permits) in Shnongpdeng.

Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking & state road taxes.

Medical kit to handle emergency conditions.

Exclusions

Any extra meals and stay arrangements apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions as per the itinerary.

Items of a personal nature like room heater, room/hotel upgrade, early/late check-in/checkout, porterage, tips, laundry etc.

Any entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.

Cost of snow-chained or 4*4 Vehicle if needed due to heavy snowfall.

Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.

Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.

GST (5%) is applicable extra.

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Things To Pack

Good quality rucksack (preferably 50-60 liters) with rain-cover & a small day bag pack or trolley bag is recommended, since you’ll be changing multiple accommodations during the entire trip.

A pair of shoes (mainly sports) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pairs of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.

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.

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.

Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, diamox, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.

Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs, needed while applying for inner line permit.

Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dry fruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.