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East Khasi Hills
Double Decker Living Root Bridge
A two-tier bridge grown from living fig roots over the Umshiang river, reached by a 3,500-step…
Discover misty mountains, living root bridges, hidden waterfalls, ancient caves and vibrant indigenous cultures with Meghalaya's trusted local travel team.
From thundering waterfalls to bridges grown from living roots, find the places and experiences that make this state unforgettable.
Real photographs of every place — ours from the road, plus credited photographs where we have not been with a camera yet.
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A two-tier bridge grown from living fig roots over the Umshiang river, reached by a 3,500-step…
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India's tallest plunge waterfall — a single 340-metre drop into a blue-green pool at the base…
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Seven parallel streams pouring 315 metres off the Sohra cliff face — best seen in monsoon,…
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A wide curtain of water falling into an unreal blue-green pool — the best natural swimming…
The best places to visit, how far everything is, and when to go — written by our team in Shillong and updated as we travel.
Meet the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo communities whose traditions, food, music and matrilineal way of life have shaped these hills for centuries.
Khasi Culture The matrilineal society of the central highlands, where lineage and property pass… Traditions → Jaintia Heritage Monoliths, sacred groves and the old Jaintia kingdom of the eastern hills. Explore → Garo Traditions The western hills, the Wangala harvest festival and the hundred-drum dance. Discover → Festivals & Dance Shad Suk Mynsiem, Behdienkhlam, Wangala and Nongkrem — the calendar that shapes… See events →Go beyond sightseeing. Walk into a gorge, swim under a waterfall, eat in a Khasi kitchen.
Fixed itineraries for first-timers, families and couples — or tell us your dates and we will build one from scratch.
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Shillong · Sohra · Mawlynnong · Local experiences
View DetailsComfortable hotels, family homestays and reliable vehicles with drivers who know every hill road in the state.
TOP STAY Walking distance from Police Bazaar with valley-facing rooms
LOCAL FAVOURITE A Khasi family home on the plateau edge with home-cooked meals
The economical choice for couples and solo travellers on the Shillong–Sohra circuit. Comfortable on the highway, easy on the narrow village approaches.
The workhorse of Meghalaya tourism. Boot space for four people's luggage, good ground clearance for the Sohra roads and comfortable for long…
Higher clearance for the rougher approaches to Weisadong, Krang Suri and the Jaintia Hills village roads, with seating for a family of…
Distances in Meghalaya are short on the map and long on the road. Here is what the drive actually looks like.
Honest, local advice on when to come, what it costs and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.
Itinerary
Most people give Cherrapunji an afternoon and leave disappointed. Give it two nights and it becomes the best part of…
Travel Guide
Meghalaya has no commercial airport worth planning around and no railway station. Everything starts at Guwahati — here is exactly…
Adventure
How hard is the Double Decker Root Bridge trek really? What to carry, when to start, and whether you should…
Still unsure about something? Call us — we would rather talk you out of the wrong trip than sell you one.
+91 8730033848Indian citizens do not need an Inner Line Permit for Meghalaya. Foreign nationals do not need a Protected Area Permit, but must register with the Foreigners' Registration Office within 24 hours of arrival — your hotel will usually complete this for you. Carry photo ID at all times, particularly near the Dawki border.
October to February for clear views, Dawki boating and comfortable trekking. June to September for waterfalls at maximum flow, accepting reduced visibility and possible road delays. March to May is a quiet shoulder season with good weather and fewer tourists.
Five days and four nights covers Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong and Dawki without rushing. Three days works for a Shillong and Cherrapunji weekend. Seven days lets you add the Jaintia Hills, Krang Suri and Shnongpdeng. Anything under three days means most of your trip is spent in a car.
Fly or take a train to Guwahati, Assam. From Guwahati airport or railway station it is 100-125 km and about three hours by road to Shillong. We include Guwahati pickup and drop in all our packages.
Yes. Meghalaya is among the safer states in India for solo women travellers, and Khasi society being matrilineal contributes to that. Standard precautions apply: avoid remote areas after dark, use pre-arranged transport rather than hailing vehicles at night, and keep someone informed of your route.
It is 3,500 steps down and the same back up — roughly 1.5-2 hours down and 2.5-3.5 hours up. It requires reasonable fitness but no technical skill. Not recommended for those with knee or heart conditions. Porters and guides are available at Tyrna, and staying overnight at Nongriat splits the effort across two days.
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