Best For
- First-time Northeast visitors
- Families
- Couples
- Wildlife and Meghalaya travellers
- Travellers who prefer fewer hotel changes
Assam + Meghalaya ROAD TRIP
Kaziranga & Meghalaya — 6N/7D Road Trip
6N/7DRoute Kaziranga (2N) → Shillong (4N)
BalancedSightseeing-heavy
A mix of sightseeing and travel without intentionally overloading every day.
Who This Trip Suits
May Not Suit
- People wanting slow sightseeing
- Travellers wanting overnight Sohra or Dawki experiences
- Travellers who dislike repeated day trips
DAY 1
Guwahati to Kaziranga
Arrive in Guwahati and drive to Kaziranga. Keep the first day light.
Overnight: Kaziranga
DAY 2
Kaziranga Wildlife Day
Choose a practical mix of safari and local experiences. Elephant safari is optional and subject to current availability and rules.
Optional stops
- Jeep safari
- Elephant safari if available
- Orchid & Biodiversity Park
- Tea-garden visit
- Respectfully arranged village experience
- Cultural programme
Overnight: Kaziranga
DAY 3
Kaziranga to Shillong
Drive to Shillong with a stop at Umiam Lake. Keep evening sightseeing optional after the long transfer.
Optional stops
- Police Bazaar
- Ward’s Lake
- Cafés
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 4
Shillong to Cherrapunji and Back
Choose attractions according to season, weather, visibility and traveller pace rather than forcing every stop into one day.
Optional stops
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Eco Park
- Selected viewpoints
- Ramakrishna Mission where relevant
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 5
Mawlynnong, Dawki and Shnongpdeng
Mawlynnong became widely known for its cleanliness and community-led village management. Continue towards the Umngot River; boating operates only when local conditions allow, and water clarity varies with rain, river flow and current conditions.
Optional stops
- Mawlynnong village
- Riwai / Nohwet Living Root Bridge
- Local viewpoints
- Dawki border area
- Shnongpdeng
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 6
Shillong to Krang Suri and Back
Spend a nature-focused day in the Jaintia Hills. Swimming and other activities depend on season, local operations and safety conditions.
Optional stops
- Krang Suri Falls
- Photography
- Walking
- Swimming when locally permitted and safe
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 7
Shillong to Guwahati
Add a stop only when departure timing, access and road conditions allow, then continue to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.
Optional stops
- Elephant Falls
- Shillong Peak if open and accessible
Overnight: Departure
Practical Notes
Want Less Backtracking?
Using Shillong as the main base means fewer hotel changes and easier luggage management, but repeated out-and-back drives. A custom route with overnight stays in Sohra, Shnongpdeng or the Jaintia Hills can reduce backtracking.
Customise this road trip
Adjust the route, pace and stops, then request a private vehicle with an experienced local driver.