Meghalaya & Kaziranga Explorer
Living root bridges, the clear water at Dawki and one-horned rhino at Kaziranga — the North East's three signature experiences in one route.
Shillong (2N), Cherrapunji (2N), Kaziranga (2N), Guwahati (1N)
Overview
- Living root bridge trek at Nongriat or Mawlynnong
- Boating on the Umngot river at Dawki
- Two jeep safaris at Kaziranga National Park
- Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall
- Mawsmai and Arwah limestone caves
- Kamakhya Temple and a Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Living root bridges, the clear water at Dawki and one-horned rhino at Kaziranga — the North East's three signature experiences in one route.
Meghalaya & Kaziranga Explorer runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga, Guwahati. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Clearest and driest in the cooler months, when Kaziranga is open and the Umngot is at its most transparent.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive at Guwahati, drive to Shillong
Met at Guwahati airport and driven to Shillong, around three hours, stopping at the Umiam lake viewpoint. Overnight in Shillong.
- Day2
Shillong and Mawlynnong
Drive to Mawlynnong, billed as Asia's cleanest village, with its bamboo skywalk and single-decker living root bridge. Continue to Dawki for boating on the astonishingly clear Umngot river. Return to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong.
- Day3
Shillong to Cherrapunji
Morning at Elephant Falls and the Shillong Peak viewpoint, then drive to Cherrapunji. Afternoon at Nohkalikai Falls and the Mawsmai caves. Overnight in Cherrapunji.
- Day4
Nongriat root bridge trek
A demanding day — roughly 3,000 steps down to the double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat and the same back up. A gentler alternative to the Arwah caves and the Seven Sisters Falls is available. Overnight in Cherrapunji.
- Day5
Cherrapunji to Kaziranga
A long drive east to Kaziranga, around seven hours. Check in to your resort near the park. Overnight in Kaziranga.
- Day6
Kaziranga safaris
Morning jeep safari in the central range for one-horned rhino, wild buffalo and swamp deer, and an afternoon safari in the western range. Overnight in Kaziranga.
- Day7
Kaziranga to Guwahati
Morning safari, then drive to Guwahati, around five hours. Evening at the Kamakhya Temple and a Brahmaputra sunset cruise. Overnight in Guwahati.
- Day8
Departure
Transfer to Guwahati airport for your onward flight.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Two jeep safaris at Kaziranga with park entry and guide fees
- Umngot river boating at Dawki
- Cave entry fees at Mawsmai and Arwah
- Village entry contributions at Mawlynnong and Nongriat
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | 2 | Hotel Polo Towers or similar | 3 Star Deluxe |
| Cherrapunji | 2 | Polo Orchid Resort or similar | Resort |
| Kaziranga | 2 | IORA Retreat or similar | Resort |
| Guwahati | 1 | Hotel Gateway Grandeur or similar | 3 Star Deluxe |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹42,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹40,326 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹59,202 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹35,178 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹26,598 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.