Best For
- First-time Northeast travellers
- People wanting three states
- Road-trip lovers
- Wildlife, mountain and waterfall travellers
- Travellers comfortable changing hotels
Assam + Arunachal Pradesh + Meghalaya ROAD TRIP
Assam, Arunachal & Meghalaya — 11N/12D Northeast India Road Trip
11N/12DRoute Guwahati (2N) → Bomdila (1N) → Tawang (2N) → Dirang (1N) → Kaziranga (1N) → Shillong (2N) → Cherrapunji (1N) → Mawlynnong (1N)
Fast-pacedMulti-state circuitHigh-altitudeLong-drive days
More destinations in fewer days, with longer road journeys and less downtime.
Who This Trip Suits
May Not Suit
- People wanting a slow trip
- Travellers who dislike long drives
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity
- Elderly travellers wanting fewer hotel changes
- Families uncomfortable with long road days
DAY 1
Guwahati Arrival and Sightseeing
Choose a small set of attractions according to arrival time; do not try to guarantee every stop.
Optional stops
- Kamakhya Temple
- Umananda
- Assam State Museum
- Markets
- Brahmaputra cruise
Overnight: Guwahati
DAY 2
Guwahati to Bomdila
Take the long mountain transfer and keep arrival sightseeing optional.
Optional stops
- Bomdila Monastery
- Market
- Viewpoint
Overnight: Bomdila
DAY 3
Bomdila to Tawang
Cross the high mountain route, adding Nuranang Falls only if timing permits.
Optional stops
- Sela Pass
- Sela Lake
- Jaswant Garh
- Nuranang Falls
Overnight: Tawang
DAY 4
Bum La, PT Tso and Sangetsar
The high-altitude circuit is subject to permits, weather, road condition and authority clearance.
Overnight: Tawang
DAY 5
Tawang to Dirang
Complete selected Tawang sightseeing before continuing to Dirang. Keep the local list realistic for a transfer day.
Optional stops
- Tawang Monastery
- War Memorial
- Urgyelling
- Craft Centre
- Dirang Dzong
- Hot spring
- Market
Overnight: Dirang
DAY 6
Dirang to Kaziranga
Take the long drive to Kaziranga. Orchid Park should be considered only if arrival time realistically permits.
Overnight: Kaziranga
DAY 7
Kaziranga Safari to Shillong
Take a morning safari, then drive to Shillong. Safari operations and wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Optional stops
- Umiam Lake
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 8
Shillong to Cherrapunji
Choose attractions according to weather, visibility and pace.
Optional stops
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Eco Park
- Viewpoints
Overnight: Cherrapunji / Sohra
DAY 9
Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong
Continue through the village landscape with respectful, locally guided experiences.
Optional stops
- Mawlynnong village
- Living Root Bridge
- Viewpoints
- Local village experiences
Overnight: Mawlynnong
DAY 10
Mawlynnong to Krang Suri to Shillong
This is a long and indirect sightseeing day via Krang Suri.
Overnight: Shillong
DAY 11
Shillong to Guwahati
Add selected Shillong or Umiam stops only if timing allows, then continue to Guwahati.
Optional stops
- Umiam Lake
- Elephant Falls
- Shillong local sightseeing
Overnight: Guwahati
DAY 12
Departure
Depending on departure time, consider Kamakhya Temple or shopping before the airport or railway transfer.
Overnight: Departure
Practical Notes
Permits and pace
This is a fast-moving circuit. Confirm Arunachal permissions, Bum La clearance and high-altitude road conditions before travel.
Customise this road trip
Adjust the route, pace and stops, then request a private vehicle with an experienced local driver.