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A well-planned itinerary is what turns a Northeast trip into a great one. The most popular route pairs the Meghalaya hills — Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki — with the Assam plains and Kaziranga's rhinos. Below is a sample 5–7 day plan you can shorten or extend. Everything is flexible, and Holiday Vibez tailors the pace, hotels and add-ons to suit you.

Top things to see & do

Shillong — North East India
ShillongMeghalaya's breezy capital, known for pine hills, waterfalls and a lively cafe culture.
Cherrapunji — North East India
CherrapunjiOne of the wettest places on earth, famed for waterfalls and living root bridges.
Dawki — North East India
DawkiHome to the Umngot River, so clear that boats appear to float on air.
Kaziranga — North East India
KazirangaA UNESCO park sheltering two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos.
Umiam Lake — North East India
Umiam LakeA serene reservoir between Guwahati and Shillong, perfect for a scenic pause.
Mawlynnong — North East India
MawlynnongOften called Asia's cleanest village, with a bamboo sky-walk and root bridge nearby.
Living root bridge over a stream in the forests of Meghalaya

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Guwahati

Land at Guwahati (GAU), visit the Kamakhya Temple and enjoy a Brahmaputra sunset. Overnight in the city.

Day 2
Guwahati to Shillong

Drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake, exploring Elephant Falls and the vibrant local markets on arrival.

Day 3
Cherrapunji excursion

Discover Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves and a living root bridge amid Cherrapunji's dramatic gorges.

Day 4
Dawki & Mawlynnong

Boat on the glassy Umngot River at Dawki, then wander the spotless village of Mawlynnong.

Day 5
Transfer to Kaziranga

Journey east into Assam to Kaziranga, arriving for a relaxed evening at the park's edge.

Day 6
Kaziranga safari

Take a jeep or elephant safari in search of rhinos, wild buffalo and deer, with a tea-garden stop.

Day 7
Return & departure

Drive back to Guwahati for last-minute shopping before your onward flight home.

Indicative North East India package prices (per person on twin-sharing; land package):

Trip DurationIndicative Price (per person)
3 Nights / 4 Daysfrom ₹16,999
4 Nights / 5 Daysfrom ₹19,999
5 Nights / 6 Daysfrom ₹23,999
6 Nights / 7 Daysfrom ₹27,999
7 Nights / 8 Daysfrom ₹32,999

Indicative land-package prices — flights to Guwahati and any permits are additional, and the final quote depends on hotels, season and route. Share your dates for an itemised quote.

The classic 5-day plan

Short on time? A 5-day trip covers Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki — the heart of Meghalaya. It is a beautifully compact loop that still delivers waterfalls, root bridges and the famous clear river at Dawki.

The 6–7 day Meghalaya + Assam plan

With a couple more days you can add Kaziranga's wildlife to the Meghalaya highlights. This is our most-loved itinerary because it balances hills, culture and a genuine safari without ever feeling rushed.

How to reach the start

All routes begin at Guwahati (GAU). From South India you will typically fly one-stop via Kolkata, Chennai or Delhi; airfare is separate from the land package. From the airport it is a scenic road journey onward into Meghalaya or Assam.

Best time for this itinerary

October to April offers the clearest weather for sightseeing and safaris. The monsoon paints Cherrapunji at its most spectacular but roads slow down, so we adjust the day-by-day plan to the season.

Make it yours

These are starting points, not fixed menus. We can add Kaziranga tea estates, extend into Arunachal or Nagaland with the right permits, slow the pace for families, or upgrade hotels — whatever suits your style.

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