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Meghalaya, known as the "Abode of the Clouds," is a paradise for nature lovers. This charming state, part of Northeast India’s Seven Sisters, boasts stunning landscapes, lush meadows, towering waterfalls, pristine rivers, awe-inspiring limestone caves, and majestic forests. It's also home to picturesque lakes, iconic living root bridges, and the cleanest village in Asia. For city dwellers seeking a break from everyday stress, Meghalaya offers the perfect escape for rejuvenation and relaxation. A journey through this breathtaking land promises serenity, fresh air, and opportunities to connect with local communities. Explore serene lakes, chase waterfalls, traverse ancient root bridges, trek rolling hills, and indulge in cloud-gazing in the world's wettest place. Every corner of this beautiful state offers a unique experience.

So, don’t wait—pack your bags and book your Shillong Meghalaya Tour Package, including Cherapunji and Mawsynram, with NatureWings, the North East Package Tour specialist!


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Fascinating Garo Hills with Meghalaya Tour Duration : 7 Nights | 8 Days

Places to cover : Tura [2N] | Shillong [3N] | Cherrapunjee [2N]

Location of Tura : Tura, nestled in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, offers a serene getaway for nature lovers. This tranquil town, perched at about 657 meters (2,156 feet) above sea level, invites you to unwind amid pristine landscapes and verdant surroundings.

Location of Shillong : 1,496 m | Coordinates - 25.5788° N, 91.8721° E

Location of Cherrapunjee : 1,484 m | Coordinates - 25.2986° N, 91.5822° E

Pickup & Drop : Guwahati Airport / Railway Station



 

 

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How is the weather in Shillong?

Shillong, experiences a subtropical highland climate akin to an oceanic climate, characterized by cool and rainy summers and generally cold, dry winters. Below is a monthly breakdown of Shillong's weather conditions.

Travel MonthMin / Max TemperatureSeason
March to June12° - 24°CPleasant
July to September10° - 22°CRainy Season
October to February5° - 14°CCold

 

 

How is the weather in Cherrapunjee?

Cherrapunjee, renowned for its year-round rainfall, maintains a pleasantly cool and muggy climate due to constant cloud cover, making it an attractive destination throughout the year. August stands out as the warmest and wettest month, while January tends to be the coolest. The table below provides a glimpse of Cherrapunjee's weather patterns.

Travel MonthMin / Max TemperatureSeason
March to June15° - 25°CWarm but Pleasant
July to September18° - 28°CWarm and Wet
October to February8° - 15°CCold & Pleasant

 

 

How to reach Shillong?

Shillong can be reached by different ways. The nearest airport to reach Shillong is by landing at Guwahati Airport [GAU]. Daily lots of Domestic flights from all over India operates with few International flights landing at the airport. Guests also can travel to Shillong city by Landing at the Shillong Airport [SHL]. It is almost 1 hrs drive but often can lead to more time due to heavy traffic. More over Shillong also can be reached by Silchar Airport [IXS] of Assam. Apart from flight, guests also can travel to Shillong from Guwahati Station which is almost 100km drive for 3 hrs. Lets have a look at tabular data :

FromToDistance/Time
Guwahati AirportShillong2 hr 59 min (115.1 km) via NH6
Shillong AirportShillong55 min (30.9 km) via Shillong Bypass Rd and NH6
Silchar AirportShillong4 hr 18 min (235.8 km) via NH6
Guwahati StationShillong2 hr 27 min (96.3 km) via NH6

 

 

How to reach Meghalaya?

Your Meghalaya Package Tour With Garo Hills commences in Tura, which can be conveniently accessed by air. The nearest airport, Guwahati Airport (GAU), located in Assam, is much closer to Tura, with a distance of approximately 200 kilometers separating the two. This air route offers a convenient and efficient means of reaching Tura for travelers.


Places of Attractions

There are lots of places of attractions like - Pelga Falls, Wari Chora, Umiam Lake, Mawsynram, Jowai, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Nohkalikai Falls, Wakaba Falls, Garden of Caves, Mawsmai Caves, Eco Park, Seven Sisters Falls, Ramakrishna Mission etc.



DISTANCES TO REMEMBER

PlacesDistance/Time
Sillong to Umiam Lake41 min (17.0 km) via NH6
Shillong to Elephanta Falls38 min (12.5 km) via NH106
Shillong to Shillong Peak46 min (10.6 km) via NH6
Shillong to Mawlynnong2 hr 35 min (73.0 km) via NH206
Shillong to Dawki2 hr 43 min (81.8 km) via NH206
Shillong to Nohkalikai Falls1 hr 59 min (54.5 km) via SH 5

 

 

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN MEGHALAYA?

Obviously, North East India is a mystry land and travelling this mystic paradise is always amazing. During Meghalaya Tour travellers must visit the following places :

  • Pelga Falls : A picturesque waterfall that offers a serene escape amidst nature.

  • Wari Chora : A small village in the Garo Hills known for its deep river and tranquil river rafting experiences.

  • Umiam Lake :The largest man-made lake in Northeast India, known for its scenic beauty and water activities.

  • Mawsynram : The wettest place on Earth, famous for its heavy rainfall.

  • Tura : A heaven for Adventure Lovers

  • Mawlynnong : The Cleanest Village in India

  • Dawki : The Stunning Crystal Clear River Waters

  • Balpakram National Park : Famous for Forest Covered Canyon-cum-Gorge

  • Kyllang Rock : A Red Stoned Rock famous for Stunning View of the City

BEST THINGS TO DO IN MEGHALAYA TRIP?

  • Capturing the exquisite beauty of Shillong in the lenses

  • Birding or Bird Watching

  • Talking walks across the beautiful streets of Shillong

  • Shopping of handmade items at Shillong

  • Water sports like yachting, angling, and water skiing at Umiam Lake

  • Boating and Waterfall Rappelling at Umiam Lake

  • Experience Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trail

  • Mawlongbna Village Trekking

  • Dawki River bed Trekking & Boating

  • Trekking David Scott's Trail

  • Krem Mawsmai, Krem Mawmluh, and Krem Umshyrpi Caves Trail

  • Enjoying the buzzing nightlife of Shillong



TOP THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR SHILLONG MEGHALAYA TOUR?

  • Raincoat/Umbrella is a must to pack as it rains a lot there.

  • Booking a Shillong Tour in monsoon is great choice if you want to experience the rain with beautiful ambience and waterfalls.

  • NatureWings advice you to start any sightseeing tour early morning so that you can cover most of the attractions.

  • Carry valuable belongings (money, credit card, camera, mobile) with you.

  • Like all hill areas, Shillong also shut down within 8 to 9pm. So complete your dinner before that time.

  • Please carry your photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License in original.

  • Don't forget to try local delicacy.

  • While on the way to Shillong, don't forget to taste fresh Pineapple from road side local vendors. It's taste is amazing.

  • Always carry bottled or packaged drinking water in hotel and sightseeing tour.

  • Don't forget to carry your id cards for Shillong Peak tour as the area belongs to armed forces.

  • Don't forget to pack power bank for mobile.

  • Pack important medicine and first aid box in your travel bag before start your Shillong Meghalaya Cherapunji Tour.

  • Carry a torch, candle and lighter for emergency purpose.

  • Try to carry at least two different mobile connections.

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DAY WISE DETAIL TOUR PLAN

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DAY 1: GUWAHATI-TURA

Arrival at Guwahati Airport. Pickup and Drive towards Tura. Tura is a municipality in the West Garo Hills district of the Indian state of Meghalaya. One of the largest towns in Meghalaya, Tura is located in the foothills of the Tura range of the Garo Hills. It is 216 kilometers from the nearest city Guwahati and is also the district headquarters of the West Garo Hills District. Proceed for the local sightseeing visit to Pelga Falls. Overnight at Tura.

Shillong Meghalaya Tour Package with Umiam Lake - one of the biggest man made lakes in Meghalaya, about 15 km from Shillong


DAY 2: DAY EXCURSION TO WARI CHORA

After breakfast, proceed towards Wari Chora. Wari Chora is a small village located in the Meghalaya Garo hills. Warichora’s Warri means a deep river. Garo Hills is home to the Garo people, known for their unique culture and traditions. They have a rich history and a deep connection to the land, and their way of life revolves around nature.

River rafting in this tranquil river is one of the best things you can ever experience. The river water is blue. There are various caves present over there, so it might get a little tricky. Still, the sound of water, waterfalls, lush green forests, and the utmost calmness of Wari Chora make it an ideal destination to visit. They also have boating options but most people prefer river rafting. Overnight at Tura.

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DAY 3: TURA TO SHILLONG

After early morning breakfast, proceed towards Shillong. Shillong, also known as ‘The Scotland of the East’ is the capital city of Meghalaya. You can visit Shillong, the largest manmade lake in Northeast India –Umium Lake. Reaching Shillong. Overnight Stay at Shillong.

Shillong Cherapunji Mawsynram Package Tour


DAY 4: EXCURSION TOWARDS MAWSYNRAM

After a breakfast drive towards Mawsynram, Enroute visits Elephanta Falls & Shillong Peak (Depending on Army Permission) situated on the outskirts of the city. Visit Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Mawjymbuin Cave (Mawsynram cave). Overnight stay at Shillong.

Shillong Meghalaya Package Tour with Dawki River - known for crystal clear water with beautiful environment popular for boating & kayaking


DAY 5: EXCURSION TRIP TO JOWAI

The morning after breakfast, proceed for a day excursion trip to Jowai, eastern Meghalaya - Jaintia Hills. Explore the Krang Suri falls, Thadlaskein Lake, Stone bridge, and Nartiang Temple (one of the Peetam). Also, enjoy your route which is very beautiful & scenic. Afternoon drives back to Shillong via Laitlum- Laitlum canyon is one of the beautiful destinations with its green lush hills and experiencing life above the clouds. Overnight stay at Shillong.

shillong cherapunji tour package with double decker root bridges formed of living plant roots


DAY 6: DAY EXCURSION TRIP TO MAWLYNNONG AND DAWKI & TRANSFER TO CHERRAPUNJEE

Wake up early and have your breakfast and drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village Mawlynnong in the world. You can take the skywalk. Spectacular view of the living Root Bridge.

After lunch, drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 45 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is certainly a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot river, The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single-span suspension bridge was constructed. Evening drive to Cherrapunjee. Overnight Stay at Cherrapunjee.

Shillong Meghalaya Cherrapunji Package Tour with Nohkalikai Falls - the 340 metres (​1,115 ft) tallest plunge waterfall in India


DAY 7: CHERRAPUNJEE LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, proceed to Visit Arwah Caves, Nohkalikai Falls, Wakaba Falls, Garden of Caves, Mawsmai Caves, Eco Park, Seven Sisters falls, Ramakrishna Mission, and the Thangkharang Park. Overnight stay in Cherrapunjee.

Shillong Meghalaya Cherrapunji Package Tour with Nohkalikai Falls - the 340 metres (​1,115 ft) tallest plunge waterfall in India


DAY 8: CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES

In the morning after breakfast, check out from your hotel & then transfer to Guwahati airport with sweet memories & cherish your memories forever.....



NatureWings Partners Hotels

4 Star Hotels :

Guwahati - Gateway Grandeur

Shillong - Hotel Polo Tower

Cherrpunjee - Polo Orchid Resort

3 Star Hotels :

Guwahati - Lilawati Grand

Shillong - Centre Point, Blue Berry Inn, Eee Cee Hotel

Cherrpunjee - Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, Kutmadam Resort

2 Star Hotels :

Guwahati - Hotel Siroy Liya, Hotel Siroy Classic

Shillong - Hotel Barbareek, Season Rate, J K Interanational

Kaziranga - Wild Grass Lodge, Dhanshree Resort

Shillong Meghalaya Package Tour Inclusions

Includes :

  • Accommodation in listed Hotels in Double Bedded Room

  • All transfer and sightseeing by exclusive private vehicle

  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking and related expenditure

  • 24X7 on trip support from NatureWings Super Specialist team



Shillong Meghalaya Tour Package Exclusions

Excludes :

  • Air Fare / Train Fares

  • Any expenses of personal nature

  • Items not mentioned in the inclusion section

  • Lunch, Snacks or any other meal

  • Sightseeing points entry fees, camera permit, ferry rides

  • Applicable Govt. GST



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS [FAQ]

Q. What is Hundred Drums Festival Festival?

Wangla festival is also known as Hundred drums festival, it is one of the most believable festivals in Meghalaya. It is held in the second week of November each year in Asanang village near Tura in the Garo Hills. It is a post-harvest festival which is celebrated to mark the end of agriculture. It believes the most and shows their gratitude as a Thanks giving festival to the god of fertility. The main attraction of this celebration is the music, Drums, orchestra, and flutes offers a wonderful ambiance that amplifies the festive mood. If you book a Shillong Meghalaya Tour Package during November from NatureWings, you will experience the festivals at very close.


Q. What is the best time to travel Shillong?

Shillong best time to travel is October to April. Actually, you can visit Meghalaya throughout the year, but the waterfalls are best to witness during summer. June to September being the monsoon time see average of heavy rainfall due to which landslide and blocking of roads happens.


Q. What is the Speciality of Umium Lake?

Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake,is the Largest Man Made lake, it is a mesmerizing artificial reservoir near Shillong, Meghalaya. Its emerald waters are encircled by lush green hills, making it a popular spot for boating and picnics. The lake's serene ambiance and the backdrop of the Khasi Hills create a perfect setting for relaxation and water activities.


Q. Why Meghalaya is referred as Scotland Of the East?

Shillong in Meghalaya is popularly known as the Scotland of the East while the major part of the reason behind this is the remarkable resemblance between landscapes. You could have a look at pictures of Shillong and Scotland, and your mind would refuse to believe that they are different places. Even the waterfalls and lakes hold significant resemblance. Additionally, the culture of Shillong is bright and colorful just like Scottish people. Tribes take pride in their culture and don’t leave any stone unturned when it comes to celebrating it.


Q. What makes Meghalaya unique?

One of the 7 sister states of North-East India, with its pristine beauty, perpetual clouds, mists, huge waterfalls, limestone caves, lush green and dense forests, amazing living root bridges, will make you fall in love with it.


Q. Why is shillong famous for?

Cherrapunji and Mausynram (another village nearby) are reputed to be the wettest places in the world. The heavy rains here often swell the waters of the Nohsngithiang waterfall also known as Seven Sister Waterfall. The town is famous for its limestone caves and orange honey.


Q. What makes Shillong a must visit place?

Shillong is blessed with an abundance of nature for its lush green forests. It is the treasure of Shillong and this is what makes Mawphlang Sacred Forest one of the top places to visit in Shillong. If you are a nature lover or wish to get into nature's lap, you can devote your time to a forest trip here.



North East Package Tour Reviews

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We were planning to visit the North East and some ease to access locations. We got in touch with Naturewings who suggested and designed the package for us which was for 6 days including 2 days stay each at Shillong, Cherrapunjee and Kaziranga.

Naturewings had got our hotels booked and arranged for a cab pick up from the Guwahati airport who stayed with us during our journey and then finally dropped us back to the airport at Guwahati at the end of the trip.

I must say not only the trip well planned but the choice of stay and the points to visit at the various tourist spots was very well thought of. The cab operator who was a local person was very friendly and helpful. He acted as guide to us and advised and informed us on points of interest. We had stayed at Orchid Lake Resort Barapani and Barbareek Inn at Shillong, at Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort at Cherrapunjee and at Wild Grass Resort at Kaziranga. The stay at these places were very comfortable and along with the tranquility and scenic beauty Orchid, Cherrapunjee Resort and Wild Grass Lodge it turned out to be a very memorable and enjoyable stay.

Naturewings were also regularly in touch with us and though we really didn't need any help as everything was very well planned out. Must mention the support we got from Ms Arpita and later Mr. Ratul who kept in regular touch.

We have already made up our plans to visit Arunachal Pradesh next year and we will take Naturewings help again.

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Concluded touring mesmerizing meghalaya.... the experience was astounding, all the halts at premium hotels with excellent service made my heart skip a beat..the companion cum guide cum driver Shri Simanta Borah was true gentleman with exceptional driving skills making our long drives through deep gorges and ravines of Meghalaya feel like a dream.. take a bow naturewings...superb co-ordination by shilpa ji and Arpan..!

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We had already heard a lot about the North East which has become quite popular over the last couple of years, and was planning for a short trip over there. While looking for a reliable travel agent, we came across NatureWings, and after knowing their services, and checking the feedback of their past customers, we were pretty sure to make the deal with them. Honestly, we were not disappointed at all. Right from suggesting the best North East Package Tour for us, to making all the arrangements and conducting the tour smoothly, they did a great job. In fact, we were looking for some special sports activities like zip lining and paragliding as we were a group of college friends and were eagerly waiting for some adventure in the trip. So, after we told them about this, they made all the arrangements with extreme efficiency and took us to the most reliable organizer for this. Would be really grateful to them for this. We’ll definitely recommend NatureWings for Shillong Cherrapunji Package Tour.

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I'm a traveller at heart and after exploring a lot of offbeat places of the Indian subcontinent, I was eagerly waiting for my visit to Cherapunji - the abode of clouds. I booked my tour with NatureWings as they were offering the best Shillong Cherrapunji Package Tour at a competitive price. After knowing about their services and package details, I was quite convinced that this is going to be an amazing experience, and I was right! They took care of every minute details of the entire tour and I was actually surprised with their services. Right from the accommodation and food arrangements to the special trekking activities and sightseeing of Cherapunji, they covered all the aspects with utmost details. They offer lots of North East Tour Packages that are customizable and that’s the best part about NatureWings. Based on your convenience and preference, they can customize the package and ensure the most satisfying experience for you.

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Nitin

    

This year 2020 January, we decided to travel to the North-Eastern part of our country. We have heard a lot about the North East, the most virgin part of India. Northeast consists of 7 states, and it was hard for us to finalize the itinerary for a 10 days trip. We started searching on google and came across NatureWIngs as the specialist company for North East.
Finally, we took the North East Package with Manipur. It was a 9 Night and ten days trip with Manipur, Kaziranga, and Meghalaya. On February 2nd, 2020, we landed at Imphal, it was a beautiful and cute city in the foothills of Himalayas. We traveled tp Loktak Lake and visited INA war memorial. We have heard about Mayanmar is just a 3 hours drive from Imphal and that we can enter into Mayanmar without a Visa!! So, we decided to explore that part also, and we went to Moreh, and on foot, we crossed the border and entered into Myanmar side.
The second part of our journey covered Kaziranga and Meghalaya. Kaziranga is the best with an Elephant ride. We spotted the One-horn rhino from a close distance, and finally, we reached, Shilong and covered all the beautiful places in the Khasi and Jantia hills. Overall, our trip was enjoyable and memorable and will recommend North East visitors to cover Manipur.

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Ankita Tiwari

    

We are from Delhi, and this time, my family decided to cover North East India Tour In the map, North East looks like a small territory, but if you want to cover the entire North East, it may take more than 30 days. In our last North East Package, we have traveled West Arunachal part, and this time, we thought of covering some less traveled places like Manipur. So this time, we took Manipur, Kaziranga, and Shillong. In Manipur, we found it worth to visit; the people are great and welcome the tourists warmly.
The most exciting part of our visit is to enter Mayanmar, that's also without a Visa. We went to Moreh in around 4 hours of drive and just crossed the border and entered into Mayanmar and took a rickshaw to go to a Burmese Monastery too.
As usual, Kaziranga, we enjoyed a lot, particularly kids members of our trip were too much thrilled by looking at Rhinos, that’s from a stone-throwing distance. A delightful and memorable experience. Finally, we covered Scotland of the east and soaked into the pure nature, the sparkling waterfalls, the crystalline river at Dawki, lush green valleys, and the cleanest village of Asia, all in one place, and it is the Meghalaya.
We have just concluded the most memorable North East Package with Manipur, and we always recommend NatureWings for all the readers of this blog.

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Arvind Patel

    

This year 2020 January, we decided to travel to the North-Eastern part of our country. We have heard a lot about the North East, the most virgin part of India. Northeast consists of 7 states, and it was hard for us to finalize the itinerary for a 10 days trip. We started searching on google and came across NatureWIngs as the specialist company for North East.
Finally, we took the North East Package with Manipur. It was a 9 Night and ten days trip with Manipur, Kaziranga, and Meghalaya. On February 2nd, 2020, we landed at Imphal, it was a beautiful and cute city in the foothills of Himalayas. We traveled tp Loktak Lake and visited INA war memorial. We have heard about Mayanmar is just a 3 hours drive from Imphal and that we can enter into Mayanmar without a Visa!! So, we decided to explore that part also, and we went to Moreh, and on foot, we crossed the border and entered into Myanmar side.
The second part of our journey covered Kaziranga and Meghalaya. Kaziranga is the best with an Elephant ride. We spotted the One-horn rhino from a close distance, and finally, we reached, Shilong and covered all the beautiful places in the Khasi and Jantia hills. Overall, our trip was enjoyable and memorable and will recommend North East visitors to cover Manipur.

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Shubham Soni

    

We are from Delhi, and this time, my family decided to cover North East Trip. In the map, North East looks like a small territory, but if you want to cover the entire North East, it may take more than 30 days. In our last North East Package, we have traveled West Arunachal part, and this time, we thought of covering some less traveled places like Manipur. So this time, we took Manipur, Kaziranga, and Shillong. In Manipur, we found it worth to visit; the people are great and welcome the tourists warmly.
The most exciting part of our visit is to enter Mayanmar, that’s also without a Visa. We went to Moreh in around 4 hours of drive and just crossed the border and entered into Mayanmar and took a rickshaw to go to a Burmese Monastery too.
As usual, Kaziranga, we enjoyed a lot, particularly kids members of our trip were too much thrilled by looking at Rhinos, that’s from a stone-throwing distance. A delightful and memorable experience. Finally, we covered Scotland of the east and soaked into the pure nature, the sparkling waterfalls, the crystalline river at Dawki, lush green valleys, and the cleanest village of Asia, all in one place, and it is the Meghalaya.
We have just concluded the most memorable North East Package with Manipur, and we always recommend NatureWings for all the readers of this blog.