5-Day Meghalaya Itinerary — The Complete Trip
Covering Shillong, Cherrapunji, the Living Root Bridge trek, and Dawki — this is the definitive Meghalaya travel plan.
Day 1: Shillong Arrival
- Guwahati Airport → Shillong
- Umiam Lake stop
- XTSY check-in
- Police Bazaar walk
- TAB Bistro dinner
Day 2: Shillong Sightseeing
- Shillong Peak sunrise
- Elephant Falls
- Laitlum Canyons
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest
- Don Bosco Museum
Day 3: Cherrapunji Day
- Drive to Cherrapunji
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint
- Eco Park Sohra
- Return to Shillong or stay at Cherrapunji
Day 4: Nongriat Trek
- Tyrna village start
- Descend 3,500 steps
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Swim in rock pools
- Rainbow Falls
- Overnight in Nongriat or climb back
Day 5: Dawki & Departure
- Drive to Dawki
- Crystal-clear Umngot River boating
- Mawlynnong cleanest village
- Bamboo skywalk
- Return to Shillong for departure
Book the 5-Day Meghalaya Package
View PackagesPlanning 5 days? Lock in your Shillong base
Explore the places mentioned in this guide, then book a base to see them all:
- Nohkalikai Falls· Cherrapunji & Sohra
- Dawki – Umngot River· Jaintia Hills
- Mawlynnong Village· East Khasi Hills
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge· Cherrapunji & Sohra
Stay with XTSY in Shillong
A 5-day Meghalaya loop with Mawlynnong & the root-bridge trek — dorm beds from ₹369, private rooms & glamping.
