Backpack Meghalaya - Chasing the Waterfalls

Waterfall Chasing | Caving | Hiking | Umaim lake
Backpacking Group Trips for 18-39 Year Olds
Duration

6 days

Food

9 Meals

Group Size

12-14 People

Accommodation

Homestays, Lodges
Bamboo huts

About Trip

While the abode of clouds – Meghalaya is a backpackers paradise, Assam in it’s green lush terrains is home to one-horned rhinoceros and many such species of wild habitats in Asia. This trip gives you the best of nature, history and wild life. From gushing waterfalls and adventurous caves to jungles and river island. While we indulge in lip smacking food, make friends with locals and make numerous core memories with fun crew and numerous activities in the heart of nature. What more can one ask for right?

Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati – Shillong – Umiam Lake

Welcome to Guwahati(Arrive by 2 pm). Meet your fellow backpackers as we make our way to Shillong. On the way,we stop for some gorgeous sunset views at Umaim lake. Yep, your first sunset in the North East has to be magical! After some hot tea and spiced pineapples at Umiam lake, we make our way to Shillong for an overnight stay. Freshen up and meet your fellow backpackers for a fun introductory session over some delicious home cooked local food at our cute little homestay.

Day 2: Shillong - Cherrapunjee Waterfalls

After a hearty breakfast, we make our way to Cherrapunjee. Start your journey with a short trek to some gorgeous waterfalls - The Wei Sawdong falls . Later visit the fascination Mawsmai caves for an Indiana Jones vibe - with dim lights, fossil marks & narrow paths. After a quick lunch, we head to the tallest waterfall - the Noh Kalikai falls for some insta-worthy shots, tea & spicy pineapples. At night, we check in at our quaint little stay in Cherrpunjee to chill and have some dinner with bonfire

Day 3: Living Root Bridge Treak

Deep in the dense tropical forest of Meghalaya lies the living root bridge. Today we traverse through villages and forests to witness nature's creation that is the living root bridge. Meet with the locals and give yourselves a fish pedicure at the double decker bridge. Later we take a refreshing dip in the blue pools to relax those tired muscles. We can also trek further and visit the rainbow falls. After gorging on several bowls of maggi and lemonade, we trek back to the top. Return to the hotel in the evening for some warm dinner and rest.

Day 4: Mawlynnong - Dawki

Today we proceed to visit the cleanest village in Asia - Mawlynnong. The village is extremely pretty with small streams & orchid trees. You can also interact with the locals to understand how they keep this place clean. Later we make our way to Dawki for some clear water feels and go to the Indo - Bangla Border as well. In the evening we return to Shillong for an overnight stay and some traditional local food.

Day 5: Shillong

Today we explore the many charms of Shillong as we visit the Sacred Forest, Laitlum canyon, Elephant falls and Don Bosco museum. End the last night of the trip with a bang as we explore the
nightlife and many cafes of Shillong and bond with your TNT crew over some booze, music and delectable local food. Buy souvenirs for your folks back home at Police bazaar as a reminder of
this amazing trip.

Day 6: Departure

Have a delicious breakfast and pack your bags as we say goodbye to the land of clouds - Meghalaya. With a heavy heart bid adieu to your friends asyou make promises to keep in touch and
catch up again soon! Drop off at Guwahati airport by 12 noon.

Trip Date & Prices

Book Before
Price
35 days before departure
INR 21,900/-
Until Spots are Available
INR 23,900/-
Book Before
Price
35 days before departure
INR 21,900/-
Until Spots are Available
INR 23,900/-
Book Before
Price
35 days before departure
INR 21,900/-
Until Spots are Available
INR 23,900/-
Book Before
Price
35 days before departure
INR 21,900/-
Until Spots are Available
INR 23,900/-

Accommodation

Accommodation at home stays/lodges/camp tents on double/triple/quad sharing basis

Meals

5 breakfast, 4 dinners

Transfers

Pick up from Guwahati airport (Arrival before 1400 hours)
Travel by coach with driver

Activities & Services

Visit to Umiam Lake
Visit to Sacred Forest and exploring Shillong
Visit to Laitlum canyon
Caving in Meghalaya and chasing the waterfalls
Living Root Bridge Trek + Visit to Blue Pools
Visit to the cleanest village of Asia - Mawlynnong
Visit to Krangshuri falls
Visit to Noh Kalikai falls, Wei Sawdong falls,Mawsmai caves,
Services of a Tour Buddy

Trip FAQs

No. Flights are not included. However we can guide you in flight booking.

From October to March it will be pleasant throughout the day. The temperature drops at night and it might get chilly but only in Meghalaya. We may experience some unpredictable showers but it just adds to the charm of Meghalaya.

You will have to arrive in Guwahati on the first day before 2pm and depart from Guwahati on the last day any time after 9 am.

We need a minimum of 9 or more travelers for the Trip Buddy to accompany. Incase there are lesser travelers, local drivers and guides are provided + constant backend support from the team is provided.

To give you an authentic local experience our stays will be a combination of homestays, lodges, resorts and bamboo huts. All the stays have private bathrooms for each room and are quite safe and hygienic. 

It is generally on double/triple/quad occupancy depending on the girl – guy ratio.

The living root bridge trek is about 3500 steps one way. While is doable, a moderate level of fitness is required. But you can take as many stops as ypu like and do it at your own pace. No rush. 

Yes. Vegetarian food is easily available everywhere in North East India. And our breakfast and dinner that is included will be vegetarian. 

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Testimonials

Deepak Valecha
Deepak Valecha
24 30 Nov Thailand a Trip This was my first international trip. With team tnt I have enjoyed a lot as the group was friendly and team leader was good. I enjoyed snorkeling pub crawl visiting to islands travelling and enjoying. The floating Hut experience Khao sok island phi phi Island all was nice beautiful and we'll planned. These were unique in the itinerary. @tripsntales The night life and street walking was different experience. The music shows and parties were awesome. New cultures and lifestyle knowledge. The get-together and pictures. All was fun and refreshing away from life hustles. Trips n tales made the trip memorable as we made lots of new friends. All were open minded progressive and like minded. Hoping to connect for other trips in future as well. Deepak Valecha DV
Satyam Santosh
Satyam Santosh
Thailand New Year's Trip (30th Dec - 5th Jan) Trip N Tales team has a really unique itinerary for Thailand. It includes Khao Sok, that is certainly one of most stunning places I have visited. A good couple of days there to relax and soak up its colors, rawness and beauty. Trip leader Shubham was fun and experienced. However, the itinerary can be even better with a little more time to explore Bangkok, given that its a huge city with ornate shrines and vibrant nightlife.
sanjay v devang
sanjay v devang
Everything was organised well. Memorable trip for sure, Shubham trip leader was full of energy 😀
prateek motwani
prateek motwani
North East Trip (9th - 17th dec) It was a nice experience.Aditi was leading the group. She was amazing,party lover and full of life and was being nice and interactive to everyone. Stay in cherrapunji and kaziranga was good .Shillong stay could have been better , very limited option of food . Living Root bridge stay could have been arranged inspite of day trip . Trip was nice overall,it had different flavours to it. Blue lagoon swim, mask masking interaction and kaziranga were wao moments of the trip Group was nice and there could be one night stay of hostel beds to encourage more interaction.
shubham gupta
shubham gupta
Trip was amazing. Stayed at some places which we could have not explored on our own and our trip buddy (Shubham Arkal) helped us explore some of the great pubs and places.

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