Get ready for a winter escapade in Meghalaya. October – March is a great time to visit Meghalaya if you are someone who likes the idea of swimming in crystal clean water bodies, discovering hidden pools and waterfalls, jungle hiking, clear skies and bonfires.
Itinerary
Welcome to the Guwahati
Enroute Mawlyngbna
ED pilot will pick you up from Guwahati Airport/Station as per arrival timings
- Buckle up for a wild ride from Guwahati Airport to Mawsynram, one of the rainiest spot on Earth.
- Today the is basically transfer from the chaotic urban to peaceful rural village of Meghalaya. So brace for a somewhat long drive.
- Based on your arrival time, we can make stops at Umiam lakeor Sacred forest. Team ED suggest more stops in real time.
- Enjoy a laid-back evening and savor a delicious homecooked local dinner. bonfires will be arranged on request.
Day trip to Mawlyngbna
- Morning tea and breakfast with a view
- Dive into waters right after because what better way to enjoy your Meghalaya trip than to enjoy its waters.
- Think of river canyoning as a walk through a natural water park. A joy ride of sliding, swimming and jumping in the river trail
- Home cooked lunch at Travelers Nest
- Hike to the Split Rock
- Drive back to Cherrapunjee for night halt
- If time permits, we can make an optional stop at Sacred forest on the way
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
River canyoning, split rock hike and kayaking at Umkhakhoi reserviour - Guided - Service
During monsoons, this lesser known family friendly beginner level experience that Meghalaya offers is absolutely not to be missed. Our experts will take you on a river trail that will feel surrreal for the most part
Lunch at a local homestay - Service
A day in Cherrapunjee
Offbeat locations
- Morning tea and breakfast.
- Today we are going to hike to some hidden spots in Cherrapunjee with our local experts. Think of a secluded waterfall, picnic with your friends, a beautiful trail with smaller pools, even smaller rootbridges on some of the trails.
- Evening at leisure. Spend it jamming with your group, at leisure.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Bridges that aren't built but grown
- Morning tea and breakfast
- Our Local Expert will take you to a lesser known rootbridge today.
- Visit the Wahrew River which is Crystal Clear like Dawki.
- Special ED Picnic lunch in the Forest.
- Explore villages like Nohwet and 'Mawlynnong', Asia's cleanest village.
- Can visit Krangsuri Falls if time permits.
- Drive to jowai for the night.
- Spend the night in Jowai, at leisure.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Forest Picnic Lunch - Rangthillyang - Service
Special picnic lunch spread organised by ED in the forest
Waterfalls of Jaintia
- This leg of the trip is in Jaintia hills area and it has some crazy waterfalls and trails to offer.
- Some off the waterfalls you can explore today are: Krangsuri Falls (commercial and crowded), Phe Phe Falls, Umbyrlien Falls, Moopun Falls and Labon Falls. (Considering one day, we can only explore 1-2 falls in this region) - Get in touch for more insights about these falls and trails, to choose which one you would like to visit.
- Drive to Shillong right after lunch and catch sunset from Laitlum Canyons.
- In the later half of the evening, explore music culture, pubs/restaurants/cafes in Shillong.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Bid Adieu!
- Early morning drive to Laitlum Canyons to enjoy one final crazy view Meghalaya offers with a cup of 'Lal Cha'
- Come back for breakfast.
- Packup and drive to Guwahati/Shillong airport as per flight timings.
- Based on flight timings, we can recommend things to do in the morning. Some nice brunch places, quick souvenir shopping etc.