North East India
Meghalaya's living root bridges, Kaziranga's rhinos, Tawang's monasteries, and the untouched beauty of the Seven Sisters.
Overview
About this package
Six days deep into the Khasi Hills to see Meghalaya's extraordinary living root bridges — hand-trained fig-tree roots woven into functioning footbridges over generations. Trek to the double-decker root bridge near Nongriat, swim in the turquoise pools below, and explore Mawlynnong, repeatedly named Asia's cleanest village.
Double-Decker Living Root BridgeNohkalikai FallsMawlynnong Asia's Cleanest VillageMawsmai Limestone CavesBamboo Sky-Walk to Bangladesh View
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Shillong
Transfer from Guwahati airport to Shillong, evening walk around Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar.
2
Day 2
Shillong Sightseeing
Visit Elephant Falls, the Don Bosco Museum, and Shillong Peak for panoramic views of the city.
3
Day 3
Drive to Cherrapunji
Drive to Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth, visit Nohkalikai Falls and the Mawsmai limestone caves.
4
Day 4
Double-Decker Root Bridge Trek
Trek down thousands of steps to Nongriat village to see the famous double-decker living root bridge, swim in the turquoise pools below.
5
Day 5
Mawlynnong Village
Visit Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village, walk across its own living root bridge and the bamboo sky-walk viewpoint into Bangladesh.
6
Day 6
Return to Shillong & Departure
Drive back to Shillong, last-minute shopping at Police Bazaar, transfer to Guwahati airport.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 5 nights hotels
- Guwahati transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Local trekking guide for root bridges
- Cherrapunji sightseeing vehicle
Not Included
- Flights to Guwahati
- Lunch & dinner
- Cave & waterfall entry fees
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
October – April
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Meghalaya: Living Root Bridges Trek trip?
6 days, 5 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Meghalaya: Living Root Bridges Trek trip?
October – April
What's included in the Meghalaya: Living Root Bridges Trek package?
5 nights hotels; Guwahati transfers; Daily breakfast; Local trekking guide for root bridges; Cherrapunji sightseeing vehicle
What's not included in the Meghalaya: Living Root Bridges Trek package?
Flights to Guwahati; Lunch & dinner; Cave & waterfall entry fees; Personal expenses
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