Meghalaya Tour - Budget Package

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Rs. 19375/-

Departure Date & Time

20/09/2025 11:45 am

Return Date & Time

25/09/2025 6:00 pm

Return Date & Time

25/09/2025 6:00 pm

Departure Date & Time

20/09/2025 11:45 am

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Meghalaya Tour Overview

Meghalaya, the abode of clouds, is not just a state of floating clouds, but a state that has a lot more amazing destinations to offer and be mesmerized by. Meghalaya is home to some of the most beautiful mountains, rainforests, and valleys in the world. Being one of the wettest places on earth, the rainforests and the crystal clear waters flowing through the streams and rivers are the sights that will take your breath away. The majestic waterfalls and living root bridges stand as testimonies to the people living in harmony with nature. The unique culture, colorful attires, and variety of foods are also second to none.

Monks on Wheels, in association with Muddie Trails, has curated this backpacking trip amidst the clouds, packed with destinations and spots that will surely refresh you inside out. Join us in this adventure exploring Meghalaya, creating memories and stories that will last a lifetime.

Our trip starts at Shillong, which happens to be the highest point in Meghalaya, and also the capital of the state. Since it is the highest point in the state, cold weather can be expected at any time of the year. You can experience the unique culture and cuisine of the state while enjoying shopping in the city. Shillong has a great collection of winter wears that you cannot miss. After relishing the exquisite views of Laitlum Grand Canyons, we will move to the Krang Suri waterfalls to take in the sight of the beautiful blue waters, the crystal clear waters of the Umngot river of Dawki and dive into the fun water activities at Shnongpdeng.

We will not miss the wettest places on earth since we are right there in Meghalaya! We will visit Cherrapunji, discover and explore numerous viewpoints, and also stop by the cleanest village in Asia on our way. The enchanting Mawsmai caves, immaculate valleys, and breathtaking waterfalls like Nohkalikai or Wei Sawdong are only a few of the best parts of the trip. We will also indulge in an adventurous trek towards the Double Decker Living Root Bridges and the Rainbow Falls. Our trip will end back at Shillong, from where you will leave with a mind and body refreshed and a bag full of souvenirs and memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. 

You cannot miss this opportunity of a lifetime! Join us on this backpacking trip to Meghalaya to experience nature in its full glory. 

 

Highlights of the Meghalaya Trip:

  1. The Double Decker Living Root Bridges
  2. Laitlum or Phe Phe Grand Canyons
  3. Crystal clear Umngot River
  4. Dawki expedition
  5. Shnongpdeng Water Activities with Camping
  6. Lush Blue Krang Suri Waterfalls Dip
  7. Cherrapunji – Wettest place on Earth
  8. Trek to pristine Rainbow Waterfalls
  9. Mawsmai Caves exploration
  10. Nohkalikai Falls – World’s 4th largest Waterfalls
    or 4 Layered Wei Sawdong Waterfalls
  11. Mawlynnong – Asia’s cleanest Village
  12. Don Bosco Museum for North Eastern Culture
  13. Umiam Lake view point – beautiful sunset
  14. Dress up in Meghalaya traditional attire

Year: 2025

Sep: Sep 27 – Oct 02 / Sep 30 – Oct 5
Oct: 11 – 16 / 18 – 23 / Oct 28 – Nov 02
Nov: 01 – 06 / 08 – 13 / 15 – 20 / 22 – 27 / Nov 29 – Dec 04
Dec: 06 – 11 / 13 – 18 / 20 – 25 / Dec 27 – Jan 01

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Umium view point, Shillong Police Bazar

  1. Travelers coming by Flight will get picked by our vehicle at Guwahati Airport around 11:45 AM.
  2. We will start our journey towards the mountain town of Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.
  3. It’s a drive of 120 Km that takes 3.5 hours usually.
  4. Cross Meghalaya check post and break for Lunch at a restaurant.
  5. Continue journey to the extremely pretty Umium Lake view point that gives a sneak peak of how beautiful Meghalaya is. If lucky, we can get to experience a beautiful sunset over here.
  6. Reach Shillong town late evening after buying some snacks and drinks (if you wish to) at Police Bazar, check into our guest house and freshen up.
  7. Gather at the common area, socialize.
  8. Rest for the night on cozy beds.

 

Day 2: Grand Canyons, The Clear Blue Waterfall, Riverside Camping

  1. Start the day early with Breakfast.
  2. Visit Laitlum Grand Canyon or Phe Phe Canyons, that offer spectacular views of East Khasi Hills.
  3. Head towards Jaintia hills of Meghalaya to visit most beautiful and lush bluish Krang Suri Waterfalls.
  4. Break for a quick Lunch at a local food joint on our way.
  5. Take a dip in the chilling water of Krang Suri with life jackets that are mandatory.
  6. The water is so cold that going in the water pool itself is a dare! But there are some crazy people in every group, who will take this challenge.
  7. Continue our journey to Shnongpdeng on the banks of the Umngot river.
  8. River side Camping with Bonfire and social gathering.
  9. Rest in your assigned Tents.

 

Day 3: Transparent River Adventures, Dawki, Cleanest Village

  1. Good morning at the crystal clear waters of Umngot river. The first rays of the sun reflecting on the flowing waters is mesmerizing. There is also an eye-catching suspension bridge to explore.
  2. Finish Breakfast at our camp.
  3. Indulge in Shnongpdeng Water activities like Boating, Cliff Jumping, Kayaking, etc. based on their availability.
  4. Turning into a fully wet mermaid for a few hours under sunny weather of Shnongpdeng gives the best experience along with a rush of adrenaline.
  5. Take a pit stop at Dawki where the transparent Umngot river leaves our country, peek into the border areas, and say hi to our neighbors from Bangladesh.
  6. Post another quick Lunch, we will give a visit to Asia’s cleanest village Mawlynnong.  This village boasts interesting things like a bamboo-made tower to peek into Bangladesh from a height, cleanest roads, sense of calmness and beautiful people.
  7. We will then head towards our next destination Cherrapunji by night
  8. Dinner with social hours.
  9. Rest on the cozy beds of guest house rooms assigned to you.

 

Day 4: Trek down to Heaven, Walk on Double Decker Living Roots &  Spot a Rainbow!

  1. Start the day with Breakfast in the misty town of Cherrapunji.
  2. Head to base village Tyrna and trek down to Nongriat Village Double Decker Living Root Bridges.
  3. The 3641 steps into the valley to the Nongriat village will take us to the most offbeat place of Meghalaya where we will spend the rest of the day and night.
  4. After marveling at the huge Double Decker Living Root Bridges structure constructed by generations of humans by carefully bending roots of Rubber trees for centuries, continue trekking into the jungle another 1.5 hours to reach breathtaking Rainbow Waterfalls.
  5. Trekkers are expected to carry ample snacks like – Bananas/Dry fruits/Biscuits/Energy bars – today as there is no special place for Lunch at this remote place.
  6. A dip in the chilling water is absolutely delightful and refreshing after a long trek (for whoever interested). If sun shines around 2 PM, there is every chance to spot a beautiful Rainbow in front of the Ranibow waterfalls!
  7. Trek back to Nongriat village, stay at village dorms overnight with basic facilities.

 

Day 5: Trek back to Earth, explore Caves, Waterfalls, Dress up!

  1. Good morning from one of the remotest part of country!
  2. After having early Breakfast, trek back up towards the Tyrna village (the place where we descended from yesterday).
  3. Climbing up 3600 odd stairs will take it’s time, but your mind is full of amazing stories and colors of what you just experienced yesterday. This hike can be done in 2 to 3 hours easily with frequent breaks.
  4. Explore the breathtaking maze of caves formed of limestone called Mawsmai caves. Though the caves are quite long, only a small part of open for tourists. This magnificent natural wonder is the handiwork of years of natural erosion and underground water. The fun part is – there are some tricky paths in the caves where you have to sneak through.
  5. Dress up in Meghalaya special Khasi tribe traditional attire and pose for cameras.
  6. Have leisurely Lunch at a restaurant.
  7. Visit Nohkalikai Waterfalls viewpoint, one of the biggest falls in India.
    or
    Visit offbeat and 3 layered Wei Sawdong waterfalls (based on season).
  8. Note that there would be no time to cover both waterfalls as it gets dark very early in Meghalaya. More often by 4.30 PM the sun would have already set.
  9. Get back to the Cherrapunji homestay and gather around Bonfire one last time. Finish Dinner.
  10. Well deserved rest in the assigned rooms.

 

Day 6: Museum of Colors & Cultures, Return journey

  1. Start the day early with a Breakfast at our stay. We are expected to check out before 8 AM.
  2. Move towards Shillong to visit very interesting Don Bosco Museum that showcases culture, colors, tools, clothing and artifacts of North Eastern states.
  3. One shouldn’t miss this wonderful museum on their Meghalaya trip. It will make you fall in love with North East and pull you back to explore other states like Arunachal, Nagaland and Sikkim.
  4. Finish Lunch enroute Guwahati.
  5. Stop over at Umium Lake in case it got missed on Day-1 because of local events/fests or delays.
  6. Journey towards Guwahati and try to reach by late evening.
  7. A strict timeline will be maintained today so that we can reach Airport on time to catch our return flights.
  8. You may book flights after 9 PM or we shall help you with a guest house contact in Guwahati for the night so that you could leave the next day.

 

Note:

  1. You may also extend your holiday to visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam like many travelers often do. For this, check our Kaziranga trip details.
  2. You could also get assistance in booking your flights from our team.

Price Includes

  1. Travel (Guwahati to Guwahati)
  2. Stay for 5 nights
  3. 5 Breakfasts
  4. Dawki River Boating, Cliff Jumping
  5. Meghalaya Khasi tribe dress up
  6. All entry tickets, permissions
  7. Trip Captain (for group size above 5)
  8. Local guide for Double Decker, Rainbow Trekking
  9. Airport pickup and drop (fixed timings)
  10. Bonfire (at least 1 time)
  11. Once in a lifetime experience visiting all places mentioned in the Highlights section
  12. GST (yes, we are honest like that!)

Price Excludes

  1. Lunches, Dinners
  2. Any kind of activities other than mentioned above
  3. Any kind of insurance, shopping, party, medical expenses
  4. Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
  5. Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.

Meghalaya Tour Package Photos

Pricing Details

Price per person- Rs. 19375/- (inclusive of GST)

Advisory

Travel:

  1. Trip starting/ending point: Guwahati Airport
  2. Note: If you are arriving by Train, pick-up will be at Khanapara bus stop of Guwahati.
  3. There is no night journey on this trip. All travel is during day time.

Vehicle:

  1. Tempo, Innova or similar tourist vehicle (6 days journey)
  2. Tempo Travelers in North East are of 3 kinds,
    > 13 seater, 17 seater, 25 seater
    > 13 have pushback and 17, 25 do not have pushback
    > We may book any vehicle based on availability and group number

Timings:

  1. Trip start time: Day 1, 11:45 AM
  2. You can book onward flight to Guwahati based on the above timing.
  3. Trip end time: Day 6, 6:00 PM
  4. Vehicle will drop guests at Guwahati Airport by 6:00 – 6:30 PM on Day 6.
  5. You can book return flights from Guwahati after 9:00 PM

Stay:

  1. Homestays on sharing basis – usually 3 to 5 members per room.
  2. Shillong: 1 Night (comfort stay)
  3. Cherrapunji: 2 Nights (comfort stay)
  4. Nongriat Village: 1 Night (basic stay)
  5. Shnongpdeng: Camping for 1 Night (basic stay)
    > Common washrooms by Meghalaya Tourist Board
    > 2 sharing tents for couples
    > 3 sharing tents for others

Couple stay:

  1. Couple stay can be provided at an extra cost of 1000 per night.
  2. This is possible only in Shillong/Cherrapunji.
  3. Contact Organizers to check availability before booking.

Special case of Nongriat stay:

  1. Nongriat village (Double Decker Living Roots) has very few stays. On a busy week, if we cannot get confirmed stay booking at Nongriat, then the stay will be at Cherrapunji instead.
  2. This means we have to do the return trek also on the same day. Please read itinerary of Day 4 for more details.
  3. This happens very rarely.

Food:

  1. Breakfasts included
  2. Lunches & Dinners are self-sponsored
  3. Why?
    Based on feedback from previous batches, we excluded Lunches and Dinners as everyone have different food choices. Meghalaya boasts good food. There are multiple food options available at all the places that put travelers in confusion.
  4. All homestays at Meghalaya provide pre-set food for dinner or take orders as per menu.
  5. How much you have to spend for good food?
    150 – 200 per Lunch
    200 – 250 per Dinner

Miscellaneous info:

  1. Batch size: 4 to 20
  2. Trip Leader will be included only for big groups (usually more than 6 members in group with Tempo Traveler). In case of smaller groups, an experienced driver & Operations Manager (online) will take care of the itinerary.
  3. Trek Details: Double Decker Living Root Bridges and Rainbow Waterfalls on Days 4,5
  4. Trek Difficulty: Moderate (Beginners can attempt)
  5. Note: Based on local scenarios, itinerary days may switch/change for certain batches. But all the places will still be covered without any problem.

What’s next after booking your trip:

  1. Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa. After the confirmation, you may book your flights up and down.
  2. A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event

Special Notes:

  1. Expect seasonal variations in Meghalaya depending on the month we are travelling
  2. During heavy rains, the waterfalls will be in full flow but water contains mud from the mountains
  3. During winters and summers, we may get crystal clear water in the rivers and streams, but water will be less
  4. Travelers are expected to come with open heart by appreciating complexities of Mother nature based on seasonal variations, monthly or even daily weather conditions.
  5. There is no luxury involved in any part of this trip. This is a backpacking trip with basic facilities.

Seasonal Variations:

  1. Jan to Mar: Winters are pleasantly cold in Meghalaya which pull tourists in good numbers. There’s still a good amount of water to play in rivers and waterfalls (Umngot, Krang Suri, Rainbow). However, those giant waterfalls meant for viewing are quiet (Nohkalikal, Wei Sawdong) this season.
  2. Apr to Sept (Monsoons): The rains hit the mountains starting from April. Meghalaya has a long monsoon season. They start slow in April/May, consistently increase during June, peak around July/August and reduce by mid of Sept. Thick clouds all around interrupt views. With the brute force of water, one cannot take dips/play in water anywhere.
  3. Mid Sept to Dec (Post monsoon): The giant waterfalls (Nohkalikal, Weisawdong) are at their best post monsoons with enchanting views. End of the year (Nov, Dec, Jan) is good to play in the clear waters of rivers and waterfalls (Umngot, Krang Suri, Rainbow). Temperatures may drop below 5 degrees towards the end of the year.

 

Things to Carry

Things to pack for Meghalaya Trip:

  1. Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste etc.
  2. A lightweight large Backpack for the entire trip (50-60 liters). Strictly no trolleys. Please remember this is a Backpacking trip.
  3. A small backpack for basic items (to carry valuables, water bottle, snacks, etc. for outdoor activities).
  4. Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID).
  5. A Passport size color photograph (important for permit).
  6. Thermal inners and warm clothes in winter (cold climate).
  7. A rainproof jacket with a hood during monsoons (to protect from cold winds, sudden rain).
  8. Thick socks, track pants, full sleeve t-shirts (to keep your body warm).
  9. Cap/Hat/Sunglasses (to protect from harmful sun rays).
  10. Sunscreen (SPF 50 or more).
  11. Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to).
  12. Hand sanitizer and liquid hand wash for Camping and outdoors.
  13. Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our stays.
  14. Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, wet/dry clothes).
  15. Water-resistant good grip shoes for travel, extra slippers to use at stays.
  16. Personal medications, any drugs that you may feel necessary (remember ghat roads, cold climate), basic first aid kit.
  17. No need to carry snacks/chocolates. You may buy at local shops to support local people in Meghalaya.

COVID Safety & Guidelines

Double dose vaccination of COVID-19 or RTPCR Test report of COVID-19 less than 72 hours is mandatory for all participants.

General FAQs

Partial payment is an advance paid to block your slot for a particular event. Remaining amount of the event to be paid online/cash on the day of the trip.

Monks on Wheels will be arranging an Non – AC tempo traveller or a mini bus depending on the group size.

The transport will be arranged from Bengaluru.

Our trips would get confirmed 2-3 days before the event date and you’ll be added to the trip’s WhatsApp group where you’ll receive further necessary information.

Once your registration is confirmed, Monks on Wheels shall provide the exact location of our venue 2-3 days before the event.

Monks on Wheels do not restrict on the age as each individual has their own capabilities. But we would strongly recommend you to contact us so that our travel expert can give you a better idea of the trip.

These are group events open to all categories of people.

Yes, It is completely safe for women travelers. Monks on Wheels events are done keeping certain standards and safety measures. We will always send a minimum of two trip organizers for all our events. For better understanding on how we manage trips, read these reviews by our solo women travelers.
Review link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Monksonwheels/reviews/

Monks on Wheels usually have more women travelers joining our trips. However, sometimes the ratio will be almost equal.

Yes, Monks on Wheels has women trek leads.

Monks on Wheels keeps certain quality standards where we provide venues like home stays or campsites that are good and hygienic with neat and clean washrooms. And yes, we always provide separate accommodation for men and women.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

For cancellation done by the customer: 1. 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date. 2. 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date. 3. An email has to be sent to vida.b2b@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request. 4. No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else). 5. No refund during/after the event. 6. No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip. For cancellation due external forces: Monks on Wheels may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc. In these scenarios: 1. No Refund is allowed. 2. 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost. 3. Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

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Year: 2025

Sep: Sep 27 – Oct 02 / Sep 30 – Oct 5
Oct: 11 – 16 / 18 – 23 / Oct 28 – Nov 02
Nov: 01 – 06 / 08 – 13 / 15 – 20 / 22 – 27 / Nov 29 – Dec 04
Dec: 06 – 11 / 13 – 18 / 20 – 25 / Dec 27 – Jan 01

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