Kaziranga & Meghalaya
rhinos, root bridges and crystal rivers

The best of the North East in one private week — the Kamakhya temple, rhino safaris in Kaziranga, and the waterfalls, caves and living root bridges of Meghalaya.

7 Days / 6 NightsGuwahati · Kaziranga · Shillong · CherrapunjiBest: Nov–Apr
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Kaziranga & Meghalaya is a 7 Days / 6 Nights private journey covering Guwahati, Kaziranga, Shillong, Cherrapunji. Best time: Nov–Apr. Difficulty: easy to moderate. Ideal for families, couples, nature lovers. Every day, hotel and stop can be changed, with your own chauffeur-driven car and 24×7 support.

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About this journey

This journey pairs Assam’s great wildlife park with the cloud-wrapped hills of Meghalaya. You begin with the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, spend two nights on safari in Kaziranga, then climb to Shillong for waterfalls, the Cherrapunji gorges, the clean village of Mawlynnong and the clear Umngot river at Dawki.

Drives in the hills are winding, so we pace them with stops and keep the trek to the living root bridges optional.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Guwahati · Kaziranga · Shillong · Cherrapunji
Best time
Nov–Apr
Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Ideal for
Families, couples, nature lovers
Highest point
Shillong ~1,500 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Kamakhya temple and the Brahmaputra in Guwahati
  • Rhino safaris in Kaziranga
  • Nohkalikai Falls and the Cherrapunji gorges
  • Living root bridges (optional trek)
  • Mawlynnong village and the Umngot river at Dawki
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic plan with drive times and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Guwahati

Route: Guwahaticity day
Kamakhya temple at sunset, Guwahati
Morning

Arrive and check in.

Afternoon

The Kamakhya temple on Nilachal hill.

Evening

Sunset by the Brahmaputra.

Night stayGuwahati
MealsDinner
Road & seasonCity roads.
Good to knowTemple queues can be long; we plan the visit time.
Day 2

Guwahati → Kaziranga

Route: Guwahati · Kohora≈200 km · 5 hrs
Two one-horned rhinos grazing in Kaziranga
Morning

Drive east to Kaziranga.

Afternoon

Lunch and rest at the lodge.

Evening

Afternoon jeep safari, if permitted on arrival.

Night stayKaziranga
MealsBreakfast, dinner
Road & seasonNational highway.
Good to knowKaziranga is open roughly November to April.
Day 3

Kaziranga safaris

Route: Kaziranga National Parksafari · local day
Greater one-horned rhinoceros on a forest track in Kaziranga
Morning

Morning jeep safari in the Central range.

Afternoon

Rest.

Evening

Afternoon safari in the Western range.

Night stayKaziranga
MealsBreakfast
Road & seasonPark tracks.
Good to knowRhinos are very likely; tigers are rarely seen.
Day 4

Kaziranga → Shillong

Route: Kohora · Shillonglong drive · 6–7 hrs
Lake and forested hills near Shillong
Morning

An early start after breakfast.

Afternoon

Drive into the Meghalaya hills, with a stop at a lake viewpoint on the way.

Evening

Evening in Shillong.

Night stayShillong
MealsBreakfast
Road & seasonHighway, then hill roads.
Good to knowThe longest drive of the trip; we plan comfortable breaks.
Day 5

Cherrapunji (Sohra)

Route: Shillong · Sohra≈55 km each way
Nohkalikai Falls, Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Morning

Drive to Cherrapunji through the gorges.

Afternoon

Nohkalikai Falls and the limestone caves.

Evening

Optional: the living root bridges (a steep stepped trek, for the fit).

Night stayShillong or Sohra
MealsBreakfast
Road & seasonHill roads.
Good to knowThe root-bridge trek involves many steps; we offer gentler viewpoints instead.
Day 6

Mawlynnong & Dawki

Route: Mawlynnong · Dawkiday trip
Village lane in Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
Morning

Mawlynnong, a famously clean village.

Afternoon

The clear Umngot river at Dawki, with a boat ride when water is calm.

Evening

Return to Shillong.

Night stayShillong
MealsBreakfast
Road & seasonHill roads.
Good to knowRiver clarity is best in the dry months.
Day 7

Shillong → Guwahati

Route: Shillong · Guwahati airport≈3 hrs
Waterfall in the hills near Shillong, Meghalaya
Morning

A last look at Shillong.

Afternoon

Drive to Guwahati airport.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay—
MealsBreakfast
Road & seasonGood highway.
Good to knowAllow time for traffic near Guwahati.
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Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

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What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Kaziranga & Meghalaya — FAQs

November to April, when Kaziranga is open and the Meghalaya hills are clear. Meghalaya is very wet in the monsoon.

The best-known root bridges are reached by a long, steep stepped path. It is optional; we suggest closer viewpoints for elders and children.

About 6–7 hours on highway and hill roads. We plan stops and an early start.

No special permit is needed for Indian travellers on this route; rules for foreign nationals and some border areas can differ, so we confirm before travel.

Yes — the 4-day Kaziranga safari covers just the wildlife, or we can drop Dawki for a 6-day plan.

Every trip is private, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a GST invoice.

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