Meghalaya is a wonderland of luscious hills, glistening rivers, and majestic waterfalls. June is a great time to visit since the monsoon brings life to the location’s environment, enhancing the grandeur of waterfalls like Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters.
The weather is cool, the hills are blanketed in mist, and the beauty of nature is at its height. June is the ideal month to visit clean villages like Mawlynnong, live root bridges, and caverns. Meghalaya is a fantastic getaway from the city’s hustle into untouched peace if you enjoy rain, the outdoors, and unusual experiences.
Here’s a 7-day Meghalaya itinerary from Delhi, covering major attractions and local experiences, with travel details, ideal for a nature and culture lover:
Trip Overview
- Duration: 7 Days
- Start Point: Delhi
- End Point: Delhi
- Transport: Flight + Private Cab
- Best Time: October to April
Day 1: Delhi to Guwahati – Drive to Shillong (3 hrs)
- Morning: Flight from Delhi to Guwahati (2.5 hrs)
- Afternoon: Pick-up from Guwahati Airport, drive to Shillong
- Stop at Umiam Lake for boating & photos
- Evening: Check-in at hotel, relax at Police Bazaar
- Overnight: Shillong
Highlights: Umiam Lake, Local food, Shopping
- Try: Jadoh (local Khasi rice dish), Momos
Day 2: Shillong Sightseeing
Morning:
- Elephant Falls
- Shillong Peak (Highest point, panoramic view)
Afternoon:
- Don Bosco Museum (Tribal culture)
- Wards Lake for boating
- Evening: Café hopping or local market visit
- Overnight: Shillong
Highlights: Culture + Nature + Local Life
Day 3: Shillong – Laitlum Canyons – Mawlynnong – Dawki (5–6 hrs drive total)
- Early Morning: Drive to Laitlum Canyon – great for photos & trek
- Midday: Visit Mawlynnong – Asia’s cleanest village
- Explore Sky Walk & Balancing Rock
- Evening: Reach Dawki , check-in riverside camp/hotel
- Overnight: Dawki
Highlights: Laitlum views, Mawlynnong village, Clean surroundings
Day 4: Dawki – Cherrapunji (4 hrs)
Morning
- Boating in Dawki River (transparent waters)
- Visit India-Bangladesh border at Tamabil
Afternoon: Drive to Cherrapunji
- En route: Bophill Waterfalls , Scenic drive
- Evening: Reach hotel, explore nearby trails
- Overnight: Cherrapunji
Highlights: River boating, Border crossing view, Waterfalls
Day 5: Cherrapunji Sightseeing
Full Day:
- Nohkalikai Falls (India’s highest plunge waterfall)
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Mawsmai Caves (limestone caves)
- Eco Park
- Local orange honey shopping
- Evening: Relax at hotel
- Overnight: Cherrapunji
Highlights: Majestic waterfalls, Caving adventure, Natural beauty
Day 6: Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek (Tyrna Village)
- Early Morning: Drive to Tyrna Village
- Full Day: Trek (\~3500 steps one way) to Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Optional: Visit Rainbow Falls (if you’re fit)
- Evening: Return to Cherrapunji, relax
- Overnight: Cherrapunji
Highlights: Adventure, Unique bridges, Jungle walk
Fitness Required: Moderate to high
Day 7: Return to Guwahati – Fly back to Delhi
- Morning: Drive back to Guwahati (\~6 hrs)
- Evening: Take return flight to Delhi
Tips
- Book flights and accommodations in advance
- Carry warm clothes and rain gear (weather can be unpredictable)
- Hire a local driver/guide for a smoother trip
- Network issues may occur in remote areas
- Stay hydrated during treks
