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Meghalaya Forest Paths and Waterfalls

Explore Shillong, spend three nights in Sohra and finish near Umiam Lake.

  1. 1Shillong
  2. 2Sohra
  3. 3Umiam Lake

From, per person~US$724

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Best Feb to Apr and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore the Khasi Hills through conversations with local people, forest walks and three comfortable nights in Sohra. Travel with a private driver and finish with a night near Umiam Lake, leaving time to adjust plans if it rains.

Length
6 nights
Route
Shillong, Sohra, Umiam Lake
Best time
Feb to Apr and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
Curious travellers happy with walks, rain and winding roads

Why you'll love it

  1. Walk through Shillong neighbourhoods with a local guide
  2. Explore Mawphlang sacred grove with a community guide
  3. Spend three nights at a Sohra boutique lodge
  4. Walk to a living root bridge with a guide
  5. Spend the final night beside Umiam Lake

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Drive Up to Shillong

    Meet your driver at Guwahati airport and travel into the Khasi Hills. Stop for refreshments along the way, then settle into your Shillong hotel.

    • Stay: Premium heritage-style or boutique hotel in Shillong
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 3.5–4.5 hours including a short break

  2. Day 2

    Shillong Streets and Khasi Lunch

    Explore local neighbourhoods and the market with a guide, finishing with an included Khasi lunch. Return to your hotel for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium heritage-style or boutique hotel in Shillong
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, 45–90 minutes total; guided walking

  3. Day 3

    Mawphlang Forest to Sohra

    Stop at Mawphlang for a sacred grove walk with a guide from the local community. Continue to Sohra after lunch and settle into your lodge.

    • Stay: Premium boutique lodge around Sohra
    • Getting there: Private SUV via Mawphlang, 3–4 hours driving; allow 5–6 hours with stops

  4. Day 4

    Waterfalls and a Limestone Cave

    Visit Nohkalikai's viewpoint and explore Mawsmai Cave if conditions allow. Return after lunch for a quiet afternoon at your lodge.

    • Stay: Premium boutique lodge around Sohra
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 1.5–2.5 hours total driving

  5. Day 5

    Walk to a Root Bridge

    Visit the living root bridge near Riwai with a local guide, taking the steps at your own speed. Have lunch near Mawlynnong, then return to Sohra with no extra trip to Dawki.

    • Stay: Premium boutique lodge around Sohra
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 4–5 hours return driving; walk with steps, 45–75 minutes

  6. Day 6

    A Final Night by Umiam

    Leave Sohra after breakfast and drive towards Umiam Lake. Check into your lakeside hotel for an afternoon of reading and garden time before your final dinner.

    • Stay: Premium lakeside boutique resort near Umiam Lake
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 2.5–3.5 hours

  7. Day 7

    Drive Down to Guwahati

    Enjoy breakfast before the drive to Guwahati airport. An afternoon flight leaves more time for the road journey.

    • Getting there: Private SUV to Guwahati airport, 2.5–3.5 hours

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Premium heritage-style or boutique hotel in Shillong
  2. 3 nights · days 3 to 5Premium boutique lodge around Sohra
  3. 1 night · day 6Premium lakeside boutique resort near Umiam Lake

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Feb to Apr and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Six nights in premium boutique and heritage-style hotels and lodges
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private SUV with driver for planned journeys
  • Guided walk through Shillong neighbourhoods
  • One Khasi lunch
  • Community guide for Mawphlang sacred grove
  • Local guide for the Riwai bridge walk
  • Listed attraction and community entry fees
  • Applicable hotel and transport taxes

Not included

  • Flights to and from Guwahati
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room; boutique rooms are limited.
  • Rain affects walks and drive times; the amount of water in waterfalls varies by season.
  • The bridge approach has uneven steps; wear shoes with a good grip.

Before you go to India

Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency:
INR

Questions

How many days is the Meghalaya Forest Paths and Waterfalls trip?

6 nights and 7 days: Shillong, Sohra, Umiam Lake.

How much does it cost?

From ₹68,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Feb to Apr and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Six nights in premium boutique and heritage-style hotels and lodges, Daily breakfast, Private SUV with driver for planned journeys, Guided walk through Shillong neighbourhoods, One Khasi lunch, Community guide for Mawphlang sacred grove, Local guide for the Riwai bridge walk, Listed attraction and community entry fees, Applicable hotel and transport taxes.

What is not included?

Flights to and from Guwahati, Meals other than those listed, Optional activities, Personal expenses and tips, Travel insurance.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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