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Most people are told to visit Meghalaya after the rains stop but this trip exists for the people who'd rather see how Meghalaya looks when it rains in the first place. Cherrapunji holds the record for the highest rainfall ever recorded anywhere on Earth in a single month. In Monsoon every waterfall in the region runs at its fullest. Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, drops harder. Seven Sisters Falls splits into more streams. Even Elephant Falls, usually a trickle by December, becomes something worth stopping for. five nights and six days of pure love for rainfall. Starting from Guwahati: Shillong's Laitlum Canyon and hidden waterfalls, Cherrapunji's caves and cliffside views, the descent to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat, and a full day chasing six separate waterfalls in a single stretch of forest. Bring a raincoat. You won't need an excuse to use it.Itinerary
Land at Guwahati Airport (GAU) before 12 noon — flights arriving later will miss the group departure. Our representative meets you at arrivals, and the group leaves for Shillong by 12:30 PM. It's a 4-hour drive, with a lunch stop on the way and a halt at Umiam Lake, a reservoir surrounded by pine-covered hills that marks the unofficial start of Meghalaya's landscape. Check in, then spend the evening at Police Bazaar — Shillong's busiest market street, good for street food and a first look at the city's well-known music scene.
Stay: Hotel in Shillong | Meals: None included today
Morning at Laitlum Canyon — widely considered Meghalaya's most dramatic viewpoint, with grassland cliffs dropping into a valley that disappears into cloud cover for most of the monsoon season. From there, head to Krang Suri Falls, a turquoise-pooled waterfall framed by limestone cliffs, with time for lunch nearby. The day closes at Phe Phe Falls, where you can climb down for a closer look or swim in the pool beneath it. Return to Shillong for the night.
Stay: Hotel in Shillong | Meals: Breakfast
The drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra) covers roughly 55 km through the East Khasi Hills, with the landscape shifting from Shillong's pine forest into Cherrapunji's open cliffside terrain. Stops include Elephant Falls, Dympep Valley Viewpoint, and the Garden of Caves, followed by Arwah Cave and Mawsmai Cave — limestone caverns with narrow passages and stalactite formations. As evening sets in, the day ends at Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall at approximately 340 metres, running at its fullest volume during monsoon. Check in to your Cherrapunji hotel for the next three nights.
Stay: Hotel in Cherrapunji | Meals: Breakfast
The day this trip is built around. From Cherrapunji, drive to Tyrna village and begin the descent toward Nongriat, where the Double Decker Living Root Bridge — two layers of living tree roots, grown and guided by the Khasi tribes over generations — crosses the river below. The trek involves several thousand stone steps each way; monsoon rain makes the steps slick, so footing matters more than fitness here. Continue on to Rainbow Waterfall, a natural pool fed by a high waterfall, ideal for cooling off after the climb back up. Return to Cherrapunji by evening.
Stay: Hotel in Cherrapunji | Meals: Breakfast
Carry a spare set of clothes — today covers more waterfalls than any other day on the trip. The route takes in Wei Sawdong Falls, Dainthlen Falls, Lyngksiar Falls, and Kynrem Falls, before arriving at Seven Sisters Falls — one of the widest waterfalls in India, formed by seven separate streams dropping off the same cliff face, at its most powerful during monsoon. The day closes at Eco Park, a viewpoint built specifically for panoramic shots of the Cherrapunji valley below.
Stay: Hotel in Cherrapunji | Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, the drive back to Guwahati Airport takes roughly 5–6 hours, with arrival by 3–4 PM. Book onward flights after 6 PM to allow a comfortable buffer. The trip ends here — six days, several thousand steps, and more waterfalls than most people see in a year.
Meals: Breakfast
Other Info
- Reach Guwahati Airport on Day 1 by 12 PM
- Book your flights on Day 6 after 5-6 PM
- 5 nights accommodation — 2 nights in Shillong, 3 nights in Cherrapunji
- 5 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 6)
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Experienced trip captain throughout (provided when group size exceeds 5 travelers)
- Travel by Tempo Traveller, Ertiga, or Innova for the full trip
- Driver charges, toll tax, and parking charges
- Pickup and drop from Guwahati Airport
- Medical kit available throughout the trip
- 5% GST (charged additionally)
Lunches, dinners, and any food or beverages not specified above (including alcohol and mineral water) - Guide charges and entry tickets for sightseeing locations
- Personal expenses — tips, camera charges, porter charges, extra luggage taxi fare
- Costs arising from landslides, roadblocks, or other natural disruptions
No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations. However,
- If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
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Lakshmikanya Murli
Thank you so much "The Travel Story" for organising a brilliant trip to Meghalaya. I had the best 6 days of my life. Right from the initial call with Karthik and Mohit to the very end, the process was very smooth. This was my first trip and i am now looking for more trips in future. Meghayala is one of the best place to visit in India. The turquoise blue waterfalls is a treat to eyesight and to play in the icecold water was a thrilling and an unforgettable experience. Thanks to our tour capta
Monsoon Meghalaya
6 July, 2025
Sandeep Katti
The trip to Meghalaya was a class. Special mention about our tour captian Mr. Bokul who took all the pains to see that all the members of the group were comfortable. He is a magician and a true heart winner. However the stay provided by The Travel Story at Douki was absolute crap. There were no proper hygiene maintained and there were no adequate toilets. To sum it up the trip was good and our tour captain was awasome
Monsoon Meghalaya
21 June, 2025
Rira
I recently had the pleasure of exploring Meghalaya with Travel Story, and it was nothing short of an extraordinary experience! From the moment we began, every aspect of the trip was meticulously planned, and the magic of Meghalaya amplified. The stunning landscapes, lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and serene lakes were a feast for the eyes. Every place we visited left me in awe, and the memories I created with my sisters on this trip are ones I’ll cherish forever. A huge part of what
Monsoon Meghalaya
12 July, 2025
Rayana Fernendes
Experience with TTS was awesome. The stay the food.. Very Safe.. The Meghalaya trip with Captain Arunabh and Driver Samarth was a fun one.. The track to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and blue Lagoon was a memorable experience.. Would suggest TTS to keep one stay at that village too as it gets tiring.. Overall it was a wonderful experience... Felt like 5 6 days are not enough and went very fast... Just had a good time I guess ????
Monsoon Meghalaya
19 July, 2025
