Meghalaya Backpacking
An unforgettable 6D / 5N escape, handcrafted for explorers.
Meghalaya — The Clouds Come Home
The abode of clouds, in the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills of India's northeast. From Guwahati, drive into Shillong and Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth, then descend through rainforest to the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Visit Mawlynnong, once awarded the cleanest village in Asia, boat on the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki, and close the loop through the Jaintia Hills at Laitlum Grand Canyon and Krang Suri Falls. A 6-day backpacking trip with stays, meals, permits and a trip captain included.
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Meghalaya Backpacking Itinerary
Guwahati to Shillong
Shillong to Cherrapunji
Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek
Mawlynnong and Dawki
Dawki to Shillong via Jowai
Shillong to Guwahati
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 5 nights: 2 nights Shillong, 2 nights Cherrapunji, 1 night camp at Dawki
- Transport: Tempo Traveller / SUV from Guwahati to Guwahati (depends on group size)
- Meals: 6 meals — breakfast Day 2 to Day 6, and dinner on Day 4
- Entry Fees: Entry fees to the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
- Boating: Boating at Shnongpdeng
- Local Guide: Local guide for the Double Decker Bridge trek
- Bonfire: Bonfire at the camp, weather permitting
- Permits: All inner line permits for the trip
- Medical Kit: Medical kit for emergencies
- Vehicle Charges: Driver night charges, toll tax and parking
- Team Captain: Team Captain throughout the trip
Exclusions
- Travel to Guwahati: Any air or train fare to and from Guwahati
- Extra Meals: Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal Expenses: Any personal shopping or expenses
- Extra Activities: Adventure activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Delays: Any cost arising from weather, roadblocks or delays
- GST: 5% GST
- Anything Else: Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Precautions & Safety
- Booking Amount: ₹2,000 per person (non-refundable) to reserve your seat
- Balance Payment: Remaining amount is paid after the induction meeting or at the boarding point
- Rain Gear: A light rain jacket and quick-dry clothes — Meghalaya can see a shower in any month
- Footwear: Shoes with good grip for the root bridge trek and wet rock trails
- ID Proof: A valid government-issued photo ID for permits and hotel check-ins
- Cash: Carry cash for local guides, boating and entry tickets — ATMs are scarce outside Shillong
- Local Etiquette: Respect village rules at Mawlynnong and the sacred groves; ask before photographing people
- Leave No Trace: Carry your waste back with you and avoid single-use plastic
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about visiting this destination
October to May offers the clearest views and most comfortable weather. The peak monsoon months of June to September bring very heavy rainfall and a higher risk of landslides, so most travellers avoid them.
It depends on the weather and water level at the time of the trip. The river is usually at its clearest and calmest from October to April.
It is a moderate trek with over 2,000 steps down to Nongriat village and the same number back up, through rainforest. It is manageable at a steady pace for reasonably fit travellers.
5 nights accommodation across Shillong, Cherrapunji and a camp at Dawki, transport from Guwahati to Guwahati, 6 meals, entry fees, boating at Shnongpdeng, a local guide for the Double Decker Bridge trek, inner line permits, a medical kit and a Team Captain throughout.
Triple sharing is ₹19,999 and double sharing is ₹21,999 per person, plus 5% GST. A booking amount of ₹2,000 per person is non-refundable, with the balance due after the induction meeting or at the boarding point.
Yes, Mawlynnong was awarded the title by Discover India magazine in 2003, and the village has kept up its reputation for cleanliness ever since.