Best For
- Couples
- Families comfortable changing hotels
- Travellers wanting a Sohra overnight
- Wildlife, waterfall and village travellers
- Route-based road-trip travellers
Assam + Meghalaya ROAD TRIP
Kaziranga, Shillong & Cherrapunji — 6N/7D Assam Meghalaya Itinerary
6N/7DRoute Kaziranga (1N) → Shillong (2N) → Cherrapunji (1N) → Mawlynnong (1N) → Guwahati (1N)
BalancedMulti-stop road trip
A mix of sightseeing and travel without intentionally overloading every day.
Who This Trip Suits
May Not Suit
- Travellers with lots of luggage
- Elderly travellers who prefer one base
- People wanting a very relaxed itinerary
DAY 1
Guwahati to Kaziranga
Transfer to Kaziranga and keep the arrival day light.
Overnight: Kaziranga
DAY 2
Kaziranga Safari to Shillong
Take a morning wildlife safari, with elephant safari only as an optional activity, then make the long drive to Shillong.
Optional stops
- Ward’s Lake
- Police Bazaar
- Cafés
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 3
Shillong to Cherrapunji / Sohra
Select a realistic group of attractions according to weather, visibility and timing.
Optional stops
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Viewpoints
- Eco Park if time allows
Overnight: Cherrapunji / Sohra
DAY 4
Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong
Explore Mawlynnong through locally respectful village visits and continue to the nearby living-root-bridge area.
Optional stops
- Village walk
- Riwai / Nohwet Living Root Bridge
- Local viewpoints
- Sky View if currently operating
Overnight: Mawlynnong
DAY 5
Mawlynnong to Krang Suri to Shillong
This is a long and indirect road day. Visit Krang Suri for the waterfall, photography and a short walk; swim only where locally permitted and safe.
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 6
Shillong to Guwahati
Choose only the stops that fit the day, then continue to Guwahati. A Brahmaputra cruise is optional and depends on the current schedule.
Optional stops
- Umiam Lake
- Elephant Falls
- Light Shillong sightseeing
- Local markets
Overnight: Guwahati
DAY 7
Departure
Depending on departure timing, consider Kamakhya Temple or local shopping before the airport or railway drop.
Overnight: Departure
Practical Notes
Code 3 vs Code 7
Code 3 uses more hotel changes but reduces repeated Shillong backtracking. Code 7 uses fewer hotel changes but includes more Shillong-based day trips.
Customise this road trip
Adjust the route, pace and stops, then request a private vehicle with an experienced local driver.