Meghalaya · Luxury Traveler · 5 Days
Luxury Meghalaya: Umiam Lake, Cherrapunji & Dawki
Umiam (Shillong), Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong
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This luxury Meghalaya tour package is built for comfort: two nights in a lake-view cottage at Ri Kynjai on Umiam Lake and two at a valley resort in Cherrapunji, with a private SUV and chauffeur. You'll see Nohkalikai Falls and the Mawsmai cave, take a private boat on Dawki's Umngot river and visit Mawlynnong — a popular choice for honeymooners.
The Luxury Meghalaya: Umiam Lake, Cherrapunji & Dawki is a 5 days river & Water Activities journey through Umiam (Shillong), Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong in Meghalaya. Thoughtfully paced for 2-8 travelers, it brings together lake-view cottage at Ri Kynjai — Serenity by the Lake (or similar), Valley resort stay in Cherrapunji (Polo Orchid Resort or similar), Private boat on the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki, Nohkalikai Falls and the double-decker living root bridge and Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village.
Over 5 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 luxury lake-view cottages, Valley-view resort rooms and Deluxe double/twin rooms, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Oct-May (Jun-Sep for monsoon waterfalls), when the weather and views are at their best. No permits are required for Indian nationals in Meghalaya. Dawki boating depends on river levels and is clearest between November and April.
- Lake-view cottage at Ri Kynjai — Serenity by the Lake (or similar)
- Valley resort stay in Cherrapunji (Polo Orchid Resort or similar)
- Private boat on the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki
- Nohkalikai Falls and the double-decker living root bridge
- Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village
Day by day
Day 1
Guwahati to Umiam Lake
Guwahati airport → Umiam Lake · approx. 85 km, 2.5 hrs
Your private driver meets you at Guwahati airport for the drive up to Umiam Lake. You check into your lake-view cottage in the afternoon and watch the sun go down over the water. Dinner is at the resort.
Meals: DinnerStay: Umiam — Ri Kynjai Serenity by the Lake or similarDay 2
Shillong & lake day
Umiam ↔ Shillong · approx. 15 km, 30–40 mins
The morning is for the lake: optional kayaking or a boat ride (paid locally), or simply a slow breakfast with the view. In the afternoon you drive into Shillong to see the Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake and Police Bazaar, then return to the resort for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Umiam — Ri Kynjai Serenity by the Lake or similarDay 3
To Cherrapunji
Umiam → Mawkdok → Sohra · approx. 60 km, 2 hrs plus stops
You drive to Sohra via the Mawkdok Dympep valley viewpoint, where a zipline operates (optional, paid locally). In Sohra you see Nohkalikai Falls and walk through Mawsmai Cave, then check into your resort, which looks out towards the Seven Sisters Falls. If the sky is clear, the evening view over the plains of Bangladesh is wonderful.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Cherrapunji — Polo Orchid Resort or similarDay 4
Dawki & Mawlynnong
Sohra → Dawki → Mawlynnong → Sohra · approx. 5–6 hrs driving round trip
A private boat on the Umngot River at Dawki, where the water is clear from November to April. You then visit Mawlynnong village and the Riwai single root bridge, which is an easy walk. If you would rather see the Double Decker bridge, swap this day for the Nongriat trek, a steep descent of about 3,000 steps.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Cherrapunji — Polo Orchid Resort or similarDay 5
Departure
Sohra → Guwahati airport · approx. 150 km, 4–4.5 hrs
After breakfast your private car takes you back to Guwahati airport. For an afternoon flight, plan to leave Sohra by about 9 am.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- 4 nights in luxury resorts
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private SUV with chauffeur
- Guwahati airport transfers
- Private boat ride at Dawki
- Local guide for the root-bridge trek
- 24/7 trip concierge
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunches
- Entry & camera fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Travel insurance
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Umiam — Ri Kynjai Serenity by the Lake or similar
- Nights 1 & 2
- Cherrapunji — Polo Orchid Resort or similar
- Nights 3 & 4
- Luxury lake-view cottages
- Valley-view resort rooms
- Deluxe double/twin rooms
Permits & travel notes
No permits are required for Indian nationals in Meghalaya. Dawki boating depends on river levels and is clearest between November and April.
Questions people ask
Is this a good Meghalaya honeymoon package?
Yes. The lake-view cottages at Umiam and the private car make it one of the most relaxing ways for couples to see Meghalaya.
Can we see the Double Decker root bridge on this tour?
Yes. The Dawki and Mawlynnong day can be swapped for the Nongriat trek to the Double Decker root bridge with a local guide. It's a steep walk of a few thousand steps each way, so let us know in advance.
Which resorts are used?
Ri Kynjai – Serenity by the Lake at Umiam and Polo Orchid Resort in Cherrapunji, or similar, depending on availability.
How long are the drives on this tour?
None of the drives are long. Guwahati airport to Umiam is about 2.5 hours, Umiam to Sohra about 2 hours with stops, and the Dawki and Mawlynnong day is 5 to 6 hours of driving in total. The last day's run from Sohra to Guwahati airport takes about 4 to 4.5 hours.