North East India
Meghalaya & Assam
Meghalaya & Assam tour package · 6 nights / 7 days
Shillong, the living root bridges at Cherrapunji, the clear water at Dawki, and rhinos at Kaziranga.
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Best time
- October to April. The monsoon here is among the heaviest on earth.
- Ideal for
- Nature and photography travellers, offbeat itineraries
This Meghalaya & Assam tour package is a 6-night, 7-day itinerary in North East India. The best time to go is October to April. It suits nature and photography travellers, offbeat itineraries. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing — and prices it on your dates.
Meghalaya & Assam tour highlights
- Double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat
- Umngot river at Dawki, clear to the riverbed
- Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls
- One-horned rhino at Kaziranga
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Guwahati — Shillong
Drive up via the Umiam lake viewpoint. Evening in Police Bazaar.
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Day 2
Cherrapunji
Mawkdok valley, Nohkalikai falls, the Arwah and Mawsmai caves, and the Seven Sisters falls.
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Day 3
Dawki and Mawlynnong
Boating on the Umngot at Dawki, the India–Bangladesh border view, then Mawlynnong, kept spotless by the village itself.
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Day 4
Root bridge trek
The descent to Nongriat for the double-decker root bridge — around 3,000 steps down and the same back up. A hard but memorable day.
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Day 5
Shillong to Kaziranga
Long transfer into Assam. Overnight at a lodge near the park.
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Day 6
Kaziranga safaris
Elephant-back safari at dawn in the western range, jeep safari in the central range in the afternoon.
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Day 7
Depart Guwahati
Drive to Guwahati, with a stop at the Kamakhya temple if time allows.
Inclusions
- One jeep and one elephant safari at Kaziranga with park fees
- Boat at Dawki
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate permits
- Monument and activity entry fees where listed as included
- All applicable taxes on the services provided by us
- 24/7 on-trip support from your World Destinations planner
Exclusions
- The Nongriat trek is self-guided unless a local guide is requested
- Camera fees inside Kaziranga
- Airfare and train fare unless quoted separately
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, minibar, tips and porterage
- Camera fees, optional activities and anything not listed as included
- Travel insurance and medical costs
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking
- Costs arising from delays, roadblocks, weather or events beyond our control
Meghalaya & Assam: common questions
When is the best time to visit Meghalaya & Assam?
The best time to visit Meghalaya & Assam is October to April. The monsoon here is among the heaviest on earth.
How many days do you need in Meghalaya & Assam?
We plan the Meghalaya & Assam trip over 6 nights and 7 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Meghalaya & Assam tour package?
Included in the Meghalaya & Assam package: One jeep and one elephant safari at Kaziranga with park fees; Boat at Dawki; Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis; Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary. Not included: The Nongriat trek is self-guided unless a local guide is requested; Camera fees inside Kaziranga; Airfare and train fare unless quoted separately. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Meghalaya & Assam trip best for?
The Meghalaya & Assam trip suits nature and photography travellers, offbeat itineraries. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Meghalaya & Assam trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Meghalaya & Assam: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
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