5 Day Meghalaya Itenary

Amit Mehta - (Wanderlustwithamit)
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Amit Mehta
What you’ll do

Day 1: Arrive Shillong → Mawphlang Sacred Forest → Dylan’s Café → Police Bazar → Dinner at City Hut.
Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunji → Wah-Kaba Falls → NohKaLikai Falls → Dainthlen Falls → Wei Sawdong (optional) → Garden of Caves → Sunset Café.
Day 3: Double Decker Root Bridge Trek → Rest or visit Mawsawa Falls / Riwai Bridge / Bamboo Trek (optional).
Day 4: Cherrapunji to Dawki → Boating at Wah Umngot → Shnongpdeng → Mawlynnong → Return to Shillong.
Day 5:
Option 1: Mawphanlur → Weinia Falls → Nongkhnum → Return.
Option 2: Nongjrong sunrise → Café hopping → Nartiang Monoliths → Return.

Day Total

16.4 km (10.2 mi)

39 min

Day 1 – Arrive in Guwahati, head to Shillong
Arrive at Guwahati airport by morning and head straight to Shillong by car (approx. 3 hours). En route, visit the serene Umiam Lake for a peaceful break. Reach Shillong by late afternoon and check into your hotel. In the evening, head to Police Bazar to explore the local markets, enjoy street food, and settle into the city's vibe. Keep this day light to relax after travel and prepare for the more intense days ahead. Overnight stay in Shillong.

Get a good night’s rest, the next few days will take you deeper into Meghalaya’s wild beauty.

1

Umiam Lake
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Scenic reservoir for water sports
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Direction

16.4 km (10.2 mi)

39 min

2

Police Bazar
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Lively marketplace showcasing local culture
Category
Shop
Est. Price
$$
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