10 Days Of Private Meghalaya and Assam Experience

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Guwahati – Temples, River Views & Local Welcome⌄

   3:00 PM – Arrival at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati 3:15–4:00 PM – Meet & greet by Trippack Tours & Travels representative, private transfer to hotel, and check-in assistance 4:00–5:30 PM – Refresh and rest at hotel

   5:30–6:15 PM – Drive to Brahmaputra riverfront for a short riverside walk (45 mins)

   6:30–7:30 PM – Ferry ride to Umananda Temple on Peacock Island and attend evening aarti (1 hr)

   7:45–8:15 PM – Walk through Fancy Bazaar for local snacks and market exploration (30 mins)

   8:30–9:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) or Assamese restaurant(own cost) Overnight stay in Guwahati

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Kiranshree Grand or similar

2. 2Guwahati to Tura – Into the Heart of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills⌄

   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel and check-out

   8:30 AM – Start drive from Guwahati towards Tura (~320 km, 7–8 hrs) En route, enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, rivers, and forests 11:00–11:15 AM – Quick tea/refreshment stop (15 mins) 12:30 PM – Continue drive with short photo breaks 1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch stop at a highway dhaba/local restaurant (on own) 2:00–4:30 PM – Resume journey through winding hill roads of Garo Hills 4:30–5:00 PM – Arrive in Tura, hotel check-in and rest

   5:30–6:30 PM – Evening visit to Tura Peak Viewpoint for sunset (1 hr)

   6:45–7:30 PM – Short walk through Tura town market for snacks and local handicrafts 7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Tura

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Rikman Continental or similar

3. 3Discovering Tura – Waterfalls, Culture & Craftsmanship⌄

   7:30–8:30 AM – Breakfast at hotel in Tura

   8:30–10:30 AM – Drive to Daribokgre Village (~2 hrs) through forested hills 10:30–12:30 PM – Guided village walk: meet Garo tribes, learn about whistling communication, and visit orange orchards 12:30–1:30 PM – Packed picnic lunch with villagers or local arrangements

   1:30–3:30 PM – Short trek into the Nokrek Biosphere buffer zone; birdwatching and nature walk (2 hrs) 3:30–4:30 PM – Cultural interaction with villagers (song/dance demonstration if available)

   4:30–6:30 PM – Drive back to Tura (~2 hrs) 6:30–7:30 PM – Leisure time at hotel or optional short walk to DC Park 7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Tura

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Rikman Continental or similar

4. 4Excursion to Daribokgre & Nokrek – Culture, Conservation & Community⌄

   6:30–7:00 AM – Early breakfast at hotel in Tura

   7:00–11:00 AM – Drive to South Garo Hills (~4 hrs) with scenic forest and river valley views

   11:00–12:30 PM – Explore Siju Caves (1.5 hrs; limestone formations, stalactites, stalagmites). If caves are closed due to monsoon or safety, replacement visit to Rongbang Dare Waterfall

   12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch at local eatery (on own) or packed meal 1:30–4:30 PM – Excursion to Balpakram National Park – plateau walk, viewpoints, and wildlife spotting. If park access is restricted, replacement visit to Baghmara Reserve Forest

   4:30–8:00 PM – Return drive to Tura (~3.5 hrs) with photo stops en route 8:00–9:00 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Tura

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Rikman Continental or similar

5. 5South Garo Hills – Rivers, Canyons & Untouched Wilderness⌄

   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel in Tura and check-out 8:00–11:30 AM – Scenic drive from Tura to Emangre (~3.5 hrs) through hills and villages

   11:30–12:00 PM – Arrival in Emangre, welcome by host family, check-in at village homestay 12:00–1:00 PM – Traditional village-style lunch with the host family (on own) 1:30–4:30 PM – Guided village exploration: walk through orange orchards, terraced fields, and bamboo groves, learn about Garo tribal lifestyle. Replacement activity during rainy season: handicraft demonstration inside the homestay 4:30–6:00 PM – Cultural interaction with villagers; optional participation in local cooking or weaving 6:30–8:00 PM – Dinner with the host family, featuring regional Garo dishes Overnight stay in a simple village homestay at Emangre

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Village homestay or guesthouse (basic but comfortable, with local hospitality)

6. 6Emangre to Nongstoin – Caves, Wildlife & Highland Retreats⌄

   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at Emangre homestay and farewell with hosts 8:00 AM – Depart Emangre for Nongstoin (~4–5 hrs drive) 10:30 AM – Short refreshment and photo stop at roadside waterfall or scenic viewpoint

   12:00 PM – Arrive at Nongstoin, check-in at guesthouse 12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch on own at guesthouse or local eatery

   2:00–3:00 PM – Visit Waterfall (1 hr)

   3:15–4:30 PM – Continue to Rilang Viewpoint for panoramic Khasi Hills scenery

   4:30–6:30 PM – Optional excursion to Nongkhnum River Island if accessible, India’s second-largest river island

   6:30–7:30 PM – Leisurely walk through Nongstoin market for local snacks and handicrafts 7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at guesthouse (included) Overnight stay in Nongstoin

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Basic guesthouse or similar

7. 7Nongstoin to Shillong – Culture, Crafts & Khasi Traditions⌄

   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at Nongstoin guesthouse and check-out 8:00 AM – Depart Nongstoin for Shillong (~4 hrs drive) 10:30–10:45 AM – Quick tea/refreshment stop en route

   12:00 PM – Arrive in Shillong, check-in at hotel 12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch on own at hotel or local café

   2:00–3:00 PM – Visit Ward’s Lake for a relaxed walk and boating option

   3:15–4:30 PM – Explore Don Bosco Museum (closed Sundays; replacement: Air Force Museum)

   3:15–4:30 PM – Explore Don Bosco Museum (closed Sundays; replacement: Air Force Museum)

   4:30–5:30 PM – Visit Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians

   6:00–7:00 PM – Free time for shopping at Police Bazaar and tasting local snacks

   7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Shillong

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Polo Towers or similar

8. 8Excursion to Kongthong & Mawryngkhang – Whistling Village and Bamboo Trails⌄

   7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast at hotel

   8:00 AM – Depart Shillong for Kongthong Village (~4 hrs drive) 10:30–10:45 AM – Short tea/refreshment stop en route 11:45 AM – Arrive at Kongthong Village, introduction by locals 12:00–1:30 PM – Guided village walk to experience the “whistling language,” meet locals, and see orange groves 1:30–2:30 PM – Packed picnic lunch or local meal arranged in village 2:30–4:00 PM – Light hike in the surrounding hills for panoramic views of Khasi countryside

   4:00 PM – Depart Kongthong for Shillong 7:30 PM – Arrive back in Shillong hotel 7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Shillong

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Polo Towers or similar

9. 9Excursion to Mawlynnong & Dawki – Nature’s Wonders and International Views⌄

   6:30–7:00 AM – Early breakfast at hotel

   7:00 AM – Depart Shillong for Wahkhen Village (~3.5 hrs drive) 10:30 AM – Arrive Wahkhen, briefing before trek 10:45 AM–12:00 PM – Begin trek across bamboo bridges and cliffs, slow pace with photo stops

   10:45 AM–12:00 PM – Begin trek across bamboo bridges and cliffs, slow pace with photo stops 12:00–2:00 PM – Continue trek through jungle paths and bamboo bridges until reaching King’s Rock viewpoint (total trekking ~3–4 hrs round trip) 2:00–2:30 PM – Packed picnic lunch at Wahkhen or en route rest point 2:30–3:30 PM – Return trek back to Wahkhen village 3:30–4:00 PM – Tea/refreshment break at local stall 4:00 PM – Depart Wahkhen for Shillong

   7:30 PM – Arrive back in Shillong hotel 7:30–8:30 PM – Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight stay in Shillong

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Hotel Polo Towers or similar

10. 10Shillong to Guwahati – Departure Day⌄

    6:30–7:00 AM – Early breakfast at hotel and check-out

    7:00 AM – Depart Shillong for Mawlynnong (~2.5 hrs drive) 9:30–11:00 AM – Guided walking tour of Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village, including Living Root Bridge and Sky View Bamboo Tower (if weather allows) 11:00 AM – Tea/refreshment stop in the village 11:15 AM – Depart Mawlynnong for Dawki (~1 hr drive)

    12:15–1:30 PM – Arrive Dawki, boat ride on Umngot River (1 hr, subject to water levels); alternate: Dawki Suspension Bridge if boating unavailable 1:30–2:30 PM – Lunch on own at Dawki (local restaurant) 2:30–4:00 PM – Scenic drive through Jaintia Hills towards Guwahati 4:00–8:30 PM – Continue drive to Guwahati (~5 hrs with short stops)

    8:30 PM – Arrive Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for onward departure

    Meals: Breakfast