- Ideal length
- 8 to 13 days
- Best months
- October to April
- Stays
- Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Kaziranga, Guwahati
- Region
- India
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Best: October to April.
- Very heavy rain in Cherrapunji; Kaziranga closed roughly May–Oct (verify).
Where to Stay
- ShillongStay near Police Bazaar or Laitumkhrah.
- Cherrapunji (Sohra)Stay a valley-view resort.
- KazirangaStay a jungle lodge near the Kohora range.
- GuwahatiStay near Pan Bazaar or the Brahmaputra riverfront.
Highlights
- Dawki river and Mawlynnong village
- Double-decker living root bridge trek
- Jeep safari for one-horned rhino
- Brahmaputra sunset cruise past Saraighat (Lachit Borphukan’s battle site)
- Umiam Lake and Ward’s Lake
- Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls
- Mawsmai caves
- Elephant-back safari (ethics vary — optional)
- Tea garden walk
- Kamakhya Temple
Food
- Lunch: Khasi jadoh or Assamese thali
- Dinner at the lodge
We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.
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- Why each stop was picked for you
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- MorningKamakhya TempleWhy: you said you enjoy culture & local traditions
- AfternoonUmananda island templeWhy: you said you enjoy culture & local traditions
- EveningFree evening — dinner suggestion below
Meals: Lunch: Khasi jadoh or Assamese thali; Dinner at the lodge
The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.
Meghalaya & Assam Questions
What is the best time to visit Meghalaya & Assam?
October to April.
How many days do I need for Meghalaya & Assam?
Most travellers spend 8 to 13 days, staying in Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Kaziranga, Guwahati.
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