Meghalaya — Abode of Clouds

Travel towards the untouched western Khasi Hills through rolling grasslands, pine forests, and remote villages. Visit the scenic Kyntaiai Valley and lesser-explored Markham Valley. Continue to Mawphunlur, a peaceful highland village surrounded by lakes, meadows, and grazing fields. Spend the afternoon walking through the countryside with local villagers, learning about traditional Khasi farming, seasonal crops, and village life. Return to Shillong for overnight stay.

• Drive through rolling grasslands, pine forests & remote villages of the western Khasi Hills
• Visit the scenic Kyntaiai Valley and lesser-explored Markham Valley
• Mawphunlur — peaceful highland village with lakes, meadows & grazing fields
• Countryside walk with local villagers — traditional Khasi farming & seasonal crops
• Return to Shillong — overnight stay

After breakfast, drive to Mawphlang Sacred Forest — one of Meghalaya's oldest protected forests. With a local Khasi guide, enjoy an easy forest walk through ancient trees, medicinal plants, and moss-covered trails while learning about local legends and beliefs. Later, visit a local tea estate to learn about tea cultivation in Meghalaya. Depending on the season, participate in tea plucking and observe the tea-making journey from fresh leaves to finished tea. End with a guided tea tasting. Return to Shillong for overnight stay.

• Drive to Mawphlang Sacred Forest — one of Meghalaya's oldest protected forests
• Easy guided walk with a local Khasi guide — ancient trees, medicinal plants & moss-covered trails
• Learn local legends and beliefs behind the sacred grove
• Visit a local tea estate — tea cultivation, seasonal plucking & tea-making journey
• Guided tea tasting
• Return to Shillong — overnight stay

After breakfast, continue towards Cherrapunji, stopping at Mawkdok Dympep Valley. Optional adventure activities include ziplining, rappelling, skywalk, or rock climbing (subject to availability and weather, at own cost). Continue to Kongthong, known as the 'Whistling Village', where each person has a unique tune instead of a spoken name. Walk through the village, interact with local families, and experience Khasi hospitality. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.

• Drive to Cherrapunji with a stop at Mawkdok Dympep Valley
• Optional adventure activities (own cost, subject to availability & weather) — ziplining, rappelling, skywalk, rock climbing
• Kongthong — the 'Whistling Village', where each person has a unique tune instead of a spoken name
• Village walk, interaction with local families & Khasi hospitality
• Overnight stay in Cherrapunji

Explore Cherrapunji beyond its famous viewpoints. Visit hidden waterfalls and limestone landscapes such as Wei Sawdong Fall, Mawsawa Fall, Mawsawdong Fall, Jainalar Fall, Lyngksiar, and Kynrem Fall. Enjoy an easy scenic hike through forest trails, bamboo bridges, and streams leading to secluded cascades. Depending on weather and fitness levels, visit lesser-known waterfalls where visitors can relax beside natural pools and enjoy pristine surroundings. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.

• Hidden waterfalls & limestone landscapes — Wei Sawdong, Mawsawa, Mawsawdong, Jainalar, Lyngksiar & Kynrem Falls
• Easy scenic hike through forest trails, bamboo bridges & streams
• Secluded cascades & natural pools beyond the famous viewpoints
• Overnight stay in Cherrapunji

After breakfast, visit Nohkalikai Falls — India's tallest plunge waterfall — and Seven Sisters Falls, where multiple streams cascade down limestone cliffs. If time permits, stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking deep gorges and valleys before driving back to Shillong (60 km, 2 hrs). Spend the evening at Police Bazaar and nearby local markets for Khasi handicrafts, bamboo products, handwoven textiles, locally produced honey, black pepper, cinnamon, tea, and traditional souvenirs. End with dinner featuring authentic Khasi cuisine at a local restaurant.

• Nohkalikai Falls — India's tallest plunge waterfall
• Seven Sisters Falls — multiple streams cascading down limestone cliffs
• Scenic viewpoints overlooking deep gorges & valleys (time permitting)
• Drive back to Shillong (60 km, 2 hrs)
• Evening at Police Bazaar & local markets — Khasi handicrafts, bamboo products, honey, tea & souvenirs
• Dinner featuring authentic Khasi cuisine
• Overnight stay in Shillong

Early morning check-out and proceed to Guwahati (110 km, 2 hrs 30 mins). If time permits, visit Maa Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill — gates open at 8:00 AM. After the visit, proceed to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey. Note: Best time to visit Kamakhya Temple is early morning. The temple remains closed from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for lunch break. To ensure darshan, purchase passes online at least 7 days before the planned visit.

• Early morning check-out and drive to Guwahati (110 km, 2 hrs 30 mins)
• Optional visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill (gates open at 8:00 AM)
• Note: Temple closed 1:00–2:30 PM for lunch; book passes online at least 7 days in advance
• Transfer to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for onward journey
• End of tour