Assam and Meghalaya Classic Tour - 6 Nights / 7 Days

1N Guwahati | 2N Shillong | 1N Cherrapunji | 2N Dawki |

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Overview

Looking for the finest Meghalaya tour packages or Assam tour packages? The packages that combine natural wonder, cultural depth, and genuine adventure?

Cholan Tours presents the Assam and Meghalaya Classic Circuit. It is the strongest-selling North East India tour package on the market, and for very good reason.

This 7-day itinerary connects Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong in a seamless loop through two of India's most extraordinary states.

Assam opens the journey at Guwahati, the gateway city of North East India, home to the sacred Kamakhya Temple, the Brahmaputra River, and Umananda Island in the middle of Asia's mightiest river.

From Guwahati, the circuit ascends to Meghalaya, also called the Abode of Clouds. It is one of India's youngest and most scenically breathtaking states.

Shillong, the charming capital known as the Scotland of the East, serves as the base for exploring Meghalaya's most remarkable natural and cultural landmarks.

Cherrapunji, or Sohra, as it is known locally, is one of the wettest places on Earth and home to the extraordinary living root bridges.

These are ancient bioengineered structures grown by the Khasi people from the roots of rubber trees over generations, found nowhere else in the world.

Dawki's Umngot River, with its glass-clear waters through which you can see the riverbed metres below, is among the most visually stunning river experiences in Asia.

And Mawlynnong, declared Asia's cleanest village, is a community-managed natural paradise of flowers, bamboo walkways, and immaculate cleanliness.

Whether you are searching for Meghalaya tour packages from Delhi, Shillong tour packages, or a Cherrapunji living root bridge tour, this Cholan Tours circuit is the definitive choice.

Itinerary

This 7-day North East India journey covers Assam and Meghalaya. It covers Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong. It begins at Guwahati's sacred Brahmaputra banks, ascends to Shillong's misty Scottish highlands, and then descends into Cherrapunji's waterfall-draped gorges and living root bridges. It crosses to Dawki's impossibly clear river, and concludes at the flower-lined perfection of Mawlynnong village.

Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati- Gateway to the North East−

Arrive in Guwahati. Visit the Kamakhya Temple, one of India's most powerful Shakti Peethas. It is nestled on Nilachal Hill with panoramic Brahmaputra views. Cruise the mighty Brahmaputra River at sunset and visit Umananda Island, the world's smallest inhabited river island, home to an ancient Shiva temple.

Overnight Stay in Guwahati

Day 2: Guwahati - Shillong- The Scotland of the East+

Start your morning early and prepare for a scenic drive. Drive 100 km to Shillong. Cross mesmerizing landscapes and viewpoints. Visit the Don Bosco Museum. It is India's finest tribal heritage museum with seven floors of North East cultural artifacts. Explore Ward's Lake, Lady Hydari Park, and the bustling Police Bazaar. Evening stroll along the Shillong Peak viewpoint for sweeping Meghalaya valley panoramas.

Overnight Stay in Shillong

Day 3: Shillong- Elephant Falls, Laitlum Canyons & Mawphlang Sacred Grove+

Enjoy your breakfast at the accommodation. Begin your Shillong exploration with a visit to Elephant Falls. It is Shillong's iconic three-tiered waterfall cascading through a subtropical forest. Drive to the dramatic Laitlum Canyons for breathtaking views of the Meghalaya plateau. Explore the ancient Mawphlang Sacred Forest, a Khasi community-protected grove of rare medicinal plants, undisturbed for centuries.

Overnight Stay in Shillong

Day 4: Cherrapunji- Living Root Bridges, Nohkalikai & Seven Sisters Falls+

Drive to Cherrapunji, also called Sohra. Trek to the beautiful Double Decker Living Root Bridge. It is a bioengineered Khasi marvel grown over centuries. Witness Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 metres. View the Seven Sisters Falls, seven parallel streams cascading over a single cliff face simultaneously.

Overnight Stay in Cherrapunji

Day 5: Cherrapunji to Dawki- Kayaking the Crystal Umngot River+

Start your morning early and drive to Dawki on the Bangladesh border. Board a wooden boat on the Umngot River, whose waters are so transparent that the boat appears suspended in mid-air above the visible riverbed. Kayak the river, walk the Dawki suspension bridge, and explore the Indo-Bangladesh frontier.

Overnight Stay in Dawki

Day 6: Mawlynnong- Asia's Cleanest Village & Sky Walk+

Enjoy authentic Meghalaya cuisine at your accommodation. Visit Mawlynnong, declared Asia's cleanest village. It is maintained immaculately by its Khasi community through communal pride and zero-waste practice. Walk through flower-lined bamboo pathways and the landscapes. Visit the Sky Walk, a bamboo observation tower offering views into Bangladesh's plains, and explore the nearby balancing rock formation.

Overnight Stay in Dawki or Mawlynnong

Day 7: Return to Guwahati- Tour Concludes+

Drive back to Guwahati through the Meghalaya highlands and Assam plains. Transfer to the Guwahati Airport for onward journey. Tour concludes with memories of sacred rivers, cloud forests, crystal waters, and the extraordinary living cultures of Assam and Meghalaya.

FAQs on Assam and Meghalaya Classic Tour

What does this Cholan Tours Assam Meghalaya tour package include?

The package includes 6 nights' accommodation, all inter-city and sightseeing transfers by private AC vehicle, Brahmaputra river cruise, Umngot river boat ride, and Cholan Tours Tour Manager services throughout. However, entry fees, kayaking charges, and personal expenses are additional. You can personalize the tour package however you like.

What is the best time to visit Meghalaya and Assam?

The ideal time is between October and May. During these months, the skies are clear, and temperatures are low. There are no issues with the visibility of viewpoints. March to May is the summer season and is warm. However, it is perfect for the living root bridge treks and the Dawki river clarity. Monsoon (June to September) brings dramatic waterfall flows at Cherrapunji, but can disrupt road travel.

How difficult are the living root bridge treks at Cherrapunji?

The Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek involves approximately 3,500 steps down and up a steep gorge, a 3 to 4-hour round trip requiring reasonable fitness. It is not suitable for senior travellers or those with knee problems. Cholan Tours can arrange alternative Cherrapunji experiences, including single-level root bridges and viewpoint visits for guests who prefer less strenuous options.

How do I reach Guwahati for this North East India tour package?

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai with all major airlines. Guwahati is also a major railway hub on the North East Frontier Railway network. Cholan Tours provides all in-destination transfers; guests are responsible only for arriving at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.

Can this Meghalaya Assam tour package be extended?

Yes. Popular extensions include Kaziranga National Park (one-horned rhino jeep safari, 4 hours from Guwahati), Majuli Island (world's largest river island and Vaishnavite monastery culture), Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, and Dzukou Valley in Nagaland. Cholan Tours can build a bespoke 10 to 14-day extended North East India circuit around this core itinerary on request.