Meghalaya Itinerary (7 days) Food and Stay Tips
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
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