Assam & Meghalaya · Family Traveler · 7 Days
Assam & Meghalaya Discovery
Guwahati, Shillong, Sohra, Dawki, Kaziranga
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This 7-day Assam and Meghalaya tour package links the best of both states in one easy loop from Guwahati: Shillong, the waterfalls and root bridges of Cherrapunji (Sohra), boating at Dawki, and a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park. It suits families and first-time visitors who want the Kaziranga–Shillong–Cherrapunji circuit without planning every transfer themselves.
The Assam & Meghalaya Discovery is a 7 days cultural & Heritage journey through Guwahati, Shillong, Sohra, Dawki, Kaziranga in Assam, Meghalaya. Thoughtfully paced for 2-12 travelers, it brings together kamakhya Temple visit, Dawki crystal river and Living root bridge trek.
Over 7 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in 3-star city hotels, Safari lodge and Twin sharing rooms, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Autumn (Sep-Nov), when the weather and views are at their best. No ILP needed for Assam/Meghalaya core circuit.
- Kamakhya Temple visit
- Dawki crystal river
- Living root bridge trek
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Guwahati
Guwahati airport → city · approx. 25 km, 45 mins
We meet you at Guwahati airport and take you to your hotel. If you arrive in time, you can take an optional sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (at extra cost), the easiest way to see how wide the river really is. Dinner is at the hotel, and the evening is yours.
Meals: DinnerStay: Guwahati hotelDay 2
Guwahati to Shillong
Guwahati → Shillong · approx. 100 km, 3 hrs
After breakfast you drive up into the Khasi Hills. The first stop is Umiam Lake (Barapani), a large reservoir ringed by pine slopes, about 15 km before Shillong. You check in by early afternoon, then walk around Police Bazaar, Shillong's main shopping street, for local snacks, shawls and Khasi crafts.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Shillong hotelDay 3
Sohra (Cherrapunji) day trip
Shillong → Sohra and back · approx. 55 km each way, 1.5–2 hrs
A full day in Sohra, one of the wettest places on earth. You see Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, the Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint, and Mawsmai Cave, a short limestone cave you walk through with lights fitted inside. Weather permitting, the Eco Park gives you views over the Bangladesh plains. You return to Shillong in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Shillong hotelDay 4
Dawki, Mawlynnong & a root bridge
Shillong → Dawki → Mawlynnong → Shillong · approx. 190 km round trip
An early start for Dawki, on the Bangladesh border, where you can take an optional country-boat ride on the Umngot River (paid locally). Between November and April the water is clear enough to see the riverbed. On the way back you stop at Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, and walk down to the Riwai living root bridge nearby.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Shillong hotelDay 5
Shillong to Kaziranga
Shillong → Kaziranga · approx. 260 km, 6–7 hrs
This is the longest drive of the trip, so we leave soon after breakfast. You come down from the hills to Jorabat and follow the highway east through Assam's farmland, with a stop for lunch on the way. You reach your lodge at Kaziranga by late afternoon, with time to rest before tomorrow's early safari.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Safari lodgeDay 6
Kaziranga safari day
Local · Kaziranga National Park
The morning is set aside for a jeep safari in one of Kaziranga's ranges; safari bookings and fees are confirmed in your quote. Rhinos, wild buffalo, swamp deer and many birds are often seen here, though wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. Elephant safaris run at dawn and can be added at extra cost, subject to availability. In the afternoon you can walk through a nearby tea garden.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Safari lodgeDay 7
Departure
Kaziranga → Guwahati airport · approx. 220 km, 5 hrs
After an early breakfast you drive back to Guwahati airport for your flight home. If your flight is in the morning, ask us about a drop at Jorhat airport instead, which is about 2 hours away.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Transfers
- Guided sightseeing
- 24/7 support
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Guwahati hotel
- Night 1
- Shillong hotel
- Nights 2, 3 & 4
- Safari lodge
- Nights 5 & 6
- 3-star city hotels
- Safari lodge
- Twin sharing rooms
Permits & travel notes
No ILP needed for Assam/Meghalaya core circuit.
Questions people ask
What does this 7-day Kaziranga, Shillong and Cherrapunji itinerary cover?
Day 1 is Guwahati with a Brahmaputra sunset cruise; days 2–4 are based in Shillong with day trips to Cherrapunji (Nohkalikai Falls, caves and a root-bridge trail) and Dawki–Mawlynnong; days 5–6 are in Kaziranga with a jeep safari and a tea-garden visit; day 7 is departure from Guwahati.
Where does this Assam & Meghalaya tour start?
It starts in Guwahati, with a pickup at the airport or railway station. Guwahati has direct flights and trains from most major Indian cities, so you can join from wherever you live. Tell us where you're travelling from and we'll suggest the easiest connection.
Is a permit needed for Assam and Meghalaya?
No. Indian nationals don't need an Inner Line Permit for Assam or Meghalaya, which makes this one of the easiest Northeast circuits to plan.
When is the best time for this trip?
October to April. Kaziranga's safari season usually runs from October/November to April (the park closes for the monsoon), and Meghalaya's rivers are clearest in winter.