Day 1 — Guwahati to Shillong
Travel through Umiam and settle into Shillong. Keep the first day light when the flight or train arrives later in the day.
Six days gives a first-time traveller room for the classic circuit plus one slower experience, trekking day or Jaintia Hills extension.
Travel through Umiam and settle into Shillong. Keep the first day light when the flight or train arrives later in the day.
Plan a compact city and outskirts loop. Choose stops based on traffic, opening hours, weather and the group’s walking comfort.
Move to Sohra and cover a sensible mix of waterfalls, caves and viewpoints rather than racing through a long checklist.
Use this as a flexible day for Nongriat trekking, additional Sohra sightseeing or a slower family route. Match the plan to fitness and rainfall.
Travel toward Mawlynnong, Dawki or Shnongpdeng. Check current river clarity and local conditions before making boating the focus of the day.
Leave with sufficient buffer for the hill drive, meal stops and check-in. An early flight may require the final night closer to Guwahati.
Review the practical guidance above, then continue to the relevant planner for dates, availability and an indicative estimate.