Day 1
Guwahati → Shillong
- Pickup at Guwahati airport / station; drive to Shillong (~3.5 hrs)
- Umiam Lake photo stop en route
- Evening at Ward's Lake & Police Bazar; overnight in Shillong
Multi-day tour
Meghalaya 3-Day Itinerary (2N/3D)
A fast-paced Meghalaya 3-day itinerary from Guwahati covering the absolute highlights — Shillong, the Cherrapunji (Sohra) waterfalls, and the Dawki–Mawlynnong border day — with a private cab, hotels and breakfast. Ideal for a long weekend.
- Duration
- 2 Nights / 3 Days
- Starts
- Guwahati
- Ideal for
- Couples and friends on a long weekend who want the icons without a packed week.
- From
- ₹11,999 per person
3 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
- 2
Day 2
Cherrapunji (Sohra) day trip
- Mawkdok Dympep Valley viewpoint
- Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls
- Mawsmai Cave / Arwah Cave; return to Shillong; overnight
- 3
Day 3
Dawki, Mawlynnong → Guwahati
- Early start: Umngot River boating at Dawki
- Mawlynnong cleanest village & Riwai living root bridge
- Drive back to Guwahati for an evening departure (start early to be safe)
Route
Places covered
- Shillong
- Umiam Lake
- Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Dawki – Umngot River
- Mawlynnong
- Riwai Living Root Bridge
About this trip
Tour overview
Three days is the shortest realistic way to taste Meghalaya's headline sights. This plan keeps Shillong as your base and runs two focused day trips — Cherrapunji one day, Dawki and Mawlynnong the next — so you are not constantly packing and unpacking.
Being honest: a 3-day trip is brisk, with an early start and a long final-day drive back to Guwahati. If you have a fourth or fifth day, the 4-day and 5-day plans add the Double Decker root-bridge trek, Jaintia Hills and more leisure — but if a long weekend is all you have, this covers the icons well.
Everything moves by private cab so you can stop where you like. Prices are indicative per person on twin-sharing and confirmed once we know your dates, hotel preference and group size.
Inclusions
- Private AC cab for all 3 days (fuel, tolls, driver included)
- 2 nights hotel in Shillong with breakfast
- Airport / station pickup & drop
- Day-by-day plan with flexible stops
Exclusions
- Lunch, dinner & personal expenses
- Monument / boating / entry tickets
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Best time to visit
October to April for clear skies and the famous clear Dawki water; June–September for the fullest waterfalls (with rain).
Ideal for
Couples and friends on a long weekend who want the icons without a packed week.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 days enough for Meghalaya?
It is enough for the headline sights — Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki–Mawlynnong — but it is fast-paced with an early final day. For the Double Decker trek, Jaintia Hills or a relaxed pace, 4–5 days is better.
How much does a 3-day Meghalaya trip cost?
This plan starts from about ₹11,999 per person on twin-sharing with a private cab, hotels and breakfast. The exact cost depends on your dates, hotel category and group size.
Can I customise the 3-day itinerary?
Yes — swap the Cherrapunji day for the Double Decker trek, add Mawphlang sacred forest, or extend to 4–5 days. Use our free AI itinerary builder or just tell us your preferences.
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