A 6-7 day trip to Shillong and Kaziranga offers a perfect blend of wildlife adventure, serene landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Tourists can experience the endangered one-horned rhino via jeep/elephant safaris in Kaziranga and explore the waterfalls, living root bridges, and clear lakes of Meghalaya.
Highlights
- Kaziranga National Park (Assam): UNESCO World Heritage Site known for rhino safaris (closed May-Sept).
- Shillong (Meghalaya): The "Scotland of the East" with Umiam Lake and Police Bazaar.
- Cherrapunji & Mawlynnong: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and the cleanest village in Asia.
- Dawki: Transparent waters of the Umngot River.
Meet and greet upon arrival by our Driver and then transfer to Shillong. The ‘Scotland of East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. Enroute visit Umium Lake/Park – “Barapani”, Popular among the locals for its adventure water sports. In the evening you can visit the Police Bazaar.
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong.
TERRAIN: Initially Plain Than Hills
Umanin Lake, popularly known as Barapani, is the biggest artificial lake in the State. Surrounded by sylvan hills and wrapped in the beauty of an assortment of green Khasi-pines and the azure blue skies. Developed upon the reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, the Water Sports Complex provides a choice of row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise boats, sailing boats, water scooters and speed boats. This is a very popular place for picnics, fishing and watersports. M.T.D.C. had started operating water sports in the area.
After Breakfast, excursion to Cherrapunjee.The sightseeing points: Elephant Falls, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View, Wah Kaba Falls, Thangkhrang Park, Nohsngithiang Falls, Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawsmai Cave, and Arwah Cave. Later return to Shillong Hotel.
Cherrapunjee is framed as the wettest place on Earth, is 60 kms from Shillong. The journey from Shillong to Cherrapunjee offers a pleasant drive as one witnesses numerous waterfalls & gorges. Longer stay gives opportunity to the visitor to explore limestone caves & waterfalls, the amazing living root bridges, and galore of water & adventure activities. While the must-visit places are the gorgeous Seven Sisters falls, and the Mawsmai cave is in your tour plan.
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong. TERRAIN: Hills
After breakfast, excursion to Dawki(Tamabil – Indo Bangladesh Border and Umngot River), en-route visit Mawlynnong. Later return back to Shillong.
Sightseeing points includes: Umngot River, Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Border, Balancing Rock, Riwai Root Bridge&Mawlynnong Village.
Optional: Boat ride in Dawki – Umgnot River. (ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS)
Mawlynnong is a village of 75 households with a population of 400. An idyllic location, this village epitomizes a standard that all other villages need to aspire to. Dubbed the cleanest village in India by Discover India Magazine. Paved walkways and beautiful flowerbeds all along mark the village, with waterfalls, a living root bridge, and hilly rivulets.
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong. TERRAIN: Hills
After Breakfast, Shillong sightseeing visiting Don Bosco Museum & Ward’s Lake. Later, drive to Kaziranga. En route, you can visit the Umium Lake if not visited on the first day. Kaziranga National Park, the home of the "One-Horned Rhinoceros" and the park with the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers. Evening is free for leisure or exploring the local market.
Optional: Bihu Dance/ Karbi Dance (For groups and had to be pre-booked)
Overnight accommodation will be in Kaziranga. TERRAIN: Hills + Plains
Early morning Elephant Ride (Either Central “KOHORA” or Western Range “BAGORI”)
(Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion).
Later return back to the hotel/Resort for breakfast.
Ride timings: 5.30 AM/6.30 AM/ 7.30 AM
After breakfast, you can visit “Kaziranga orchid and Biodiversity Park” and the Tea Garden. Even visit Hathikhuli Tea outlet – for a direct tea retail outlet by Hathikhuli Tea Garden for organic CTC and organic Green Tea.
Afternoon 2.00 PM, you will have a JEEP SAFARI/GAME DRIVE in the Central range/Western Range.
(Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion).
Optional: Bihu Dance/ Karbi Dance (For groups and had to be pre-booked)
In the evening, you can enjoy a cultural programme at Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park. Consider going to Orchid Park in the evening to avoid paying the entry fee twice.
Recommendation: Visit during late afternoon as the show starts at 6:30, so during daylight you can explore the park area.
Overnight accommodation will be in Kaziranga.
TERRAIN: Plains + National Park
After breakfast, the road to Guwahati. If time is available, visit MaaKamakhayaTemple and then drop off at Guwahati Airport for your onward journey.
End of Services.(Rooms are subject to availability) (Rates may vary during Peak Season, Festival Periods, and are not valid for last-minute bookings)
- 05 nights of accommodation in mentioned or similar hotel. (Rooms in base category unless specified.)
- Daily breakfast except on the day of arrival. (Meals as per Hotel’s set menu and policy)
- All transfers and sightseeing by using above mentioned vehicle on point to point basis.
- 01 Round of Jeep Safari at Kaziranga.
- Traditional Welcome on arrival with Assamese Bihuwan.
- 500ml Water bottle per day each.
- Driver's Allowance, Fuel Charges, Toll Taxes, Parking Charges.
- Rates Valid for Indian Nationals Only.
- Any GST
- Any Airfare/Train fare
- Any Safari other than mentioned
- Meals other than mentioned above.
- Entry to the monuments.
- Any optional sightseeing or Activity.
- Telephone bill, Laundry, personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned in "Inclusion"
Ideal Window: November to April is the prime season for both.
Winter (Nov–Feb): Best for safaris (cool mornings) and clear mountain views in Shillong.
Spring (Mar–May): Orchids are in bloom at Kaziranga; the weather is pleasant in Shillong.
Closure Alert: Kaziranga is closed from May to October due to monsoons and flooding
Elephant Falls (₹100 entry), Ward’s Lake (₹10 entry), and the Don Bosco Museum for tribal culture.
Nearby Gems:
Police Bazar is the central hub for local handicrafts and street food
Pack warm layers for morning safaris and sturdy walking shoes for Shillong’s hills.
No ILP is required for Indian nationals to enter Meghalaya or Assam, but carry valid ID proof for safari check-posts

