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A day-by-day 14-day itinerary covering Meghalaya end-to-end on a Rs 25K budget. Includes Guwahati arrival, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, Dawki, and the practical permits/transport/stays at each leg.

Route Overview · 6 stops See on Explore Map
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
Attractions
2
Shillong, Meghalaya
Attractions
3
Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya
Attractions
4
Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Vibe & Experience
5
Dawki, Meghalaya
Attractions
6
Shillong, Meghalaya
Attractions
6 stops on the route
Trip Highlights
Visit the hilltop Kamakhya temple in Guwahati
Trek to Nongriat's double-decker living root bridge
Wander Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
Boat the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki
What You'll Experience
Root-bridge trekking
The steep descent to Nongriat and back
Umngot boating
Timing a calm, clear morning at Dawki
Monsoon-savvy planning
Travelling one of the wettest regions on earth
Offbeat Meghalaya
Quiet villages beyond the main tourist trail
Prerequisites
Reasonable fitness for the root-bridge trek Rain gear — it's the wettest region in India 14 days for a relaxed loop Cash for villages with patchy connectivity
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Tasks (7)
7 tasks total
1
Day 1-2: Arrive Guwahati, Kamakhya
Days 1-2
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Fly into Guwahati. Stay in Paltan Bazaar (Rs 800-1500). Visit Kamakhya Temple morning of day 2. Take evening Sumo to Shillong.
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
2
Day 3-5: Shillong + Mawphlang
Days 3-5
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Stay at Police Bazaar (Rs 1200-2000). Visit Elephant Falls, Don Bosco Museum. Day-trip to Mawphlang sacred forest.
Shillong, Meghalaya
3
Day 6-8: Cherrapunji + living root bridges
Days 6-8
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Move to Cherrapunji. Trek to double-decker living root bridge from Tyrna village. Stay 2 nights in homestays.
Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya
4
Day 9-10: Mawlynnong + Riwai
Days 9-10
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Asia's cleanest village. Stay in a local homestay (Rs 1500). Visit Riwai living root bridge nearby.
Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
5
Day 11-12: Dawki + Umngot River
Days 11-12
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Crystal-clear Umngot river boat ride. Stay overnight in Shnongpdeng. Cross-border view at Tamabil.
Dawki, Meghalaya
6
Day 13-14: Return via Shillong
Days 13-14
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Sumo back to Shillong, overnight stop. Catch return flight from Guwahati on day 14.
Shillong, Meghalaya
7
Pack for monsoon and cold
Pre-trip
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Layers, waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes, dry bag. Sept-Nov is best window. Mar-May second best.
Daily Plan View
Days 1-2
Task 1
Day 1-2: Arrive Guwahati, Kamakhya
Days 3-5
Task 2
Day 3-5: Shillong + Mawphlang
Days 6-8
Task 3
Day 6-8: Cherrapunji + living root bridges
Days 9-10
Task 4
Day 9-10: Mawlynnong + Riwai
Days 11-12
Task 5
Day 11-12: Dawki + Umngot River
Days 13-14
Task 6
Day 13-14: Return via Shillong
Pre-trip
Task 7
Pack for monsoon and cold
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