Meghalaya backpacking trip is a custom-tailored experience including serenity, peace, and adventure all at the same time.

Now, the name Meghalaya has its own significance. It means the land of clouds in the Sanskrit language. The name is true in all sense as Meghalaya is the wettest place globally and is usually covered with clouds.

Now, Meghalaya is famous for various things and Limestone Caves is one of them. These caves can also be considered as one of the many specialties of the place. Also, the caves have another name for themselves and are rightly called ‘Caves in the Abode of the Clouds’. 

Moving on, adventure sport is also one of the reasons people go to Meghalaya. So, activities like trekking, camping, mountaineering, rock-climbing, and water sports are all part of the pack here.

The peace and serenity of the place mixed with options for unleashing the adventure junkie in you make it one of the perfect destinations to visit in India.

Best time to visit Meghalaya is between October to June when the weather in Meghalaya is nice. During this time, one can enjoy the full experience of visiting Meghalaya.

Avoid the state during heavy rainfall season at all you'll end up is one foot deep muddy waters all over the place and your trip would be ruined in that case.

Coming back to the attractions, Shillong enjoys a pleasant atmosphere, beautiful lakes, lush green mountains, pine forests, exotic orchids, and more. Which combine to make it one of the finest hill stations in the North East.

While covering 4 essentials locations in Meghalaya, Shillong, Cherrapunee (Sohra), Dawki, and Mawlynnong, we get to explore more. It's not just about the places but variations in culture, cuisines, and rituals followed by the people, and more.

Additionally, In Meghalaya, every other city has its own significance. Such as Shillong being the rock capital, Mawlynnong the cleanest village in Asia, Cherapunjee the wettest place on Earth, and Dawki being famous for crystal clear water.

Due to the reason that all this and more are covered in our itinerary, you'll be having a fun, and memorable trip experience.

Itinerary (Guwahati to Guwahati)

1st Day : Reach Guwahati and Transfer to Shillong via Umiam Lake

• Meet upon arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station.
• After the initial introduction, we travel to Shillong which is famously known as the Scotland of the East and is at an altitude of 4908 feet above sea level.
• Explore Cafes and Local market of Shillong in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Shillong.

2nd Day : Shillong to Cherrapunji via Laitlum

• Breakfast will be served in the morning.
• After that, the group will head towards Cherrapunji (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world.
• En route, the group will visit Elephanta falls and Shillong peak for a short sightseeing tour.
• The rest of the day will be spent visiting waterfalls between Shillong and Cherapunjee followed by exploring Mawsmai cave in the evening.
• Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.

3rd Day : Trek to Double Decker Bridge

• Post breakfast, the group will head for trekking towards one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites - Double Decker Living Roots Bridge. If time permits, we shall go exploring and trekking to the Rainbow Falls as well.
• Return to Cherrapunji by evening.
• Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.

4th Day : Cherrapunji sightseeing, drive to Mawlynnong and Stay at Dawki

• We'll have an early breakfast, after which we'll explore the various places in Cherrapunji including the two cave sites, the Nohkalkai waterfall, and the seven sister falls.
• Later on, we'll continue on the road-trip further to Mawlynnong, also known as Asia’s Cleanest Village.
• Afterward, we'll drive to Dawki, from there the India-Bangladesh Border is just 2 hours away. In here, you can roam around in between the India-Bangladesh border which is an unbarbed area free of any strict army vigilance, unlike most border areas.
• Finally, we'll head down to our riverside camps.
• Post-check-in, we'll have dinner, barbeque, and bonfire.
• Overnight at the campsite in Dawki.

5th Day : Dawki to Shillong

• After breakfast, the rest of the day is for adventure activities.
• The group will head off for adventure activities including cliff jumping, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Except for these three activities, anything else would be at a personal expense.
• Later, we'll drive back to Shillong with an evening at leisure.
• Guests are free to explore the city in the evening as this will be the last day for the Meghalaya backpacking trip and by this time, we would have already covered all our itinerary checkpoints.
• Overnight Stay at Shillong.

6th Day : Shillong to Guwahati

• Breakfast will be served in the morning.
• Post breakfast, the group will drive from Shillong to Guwahati.
• On reaching Guwahati, you can head back home according to your own convenience.
• The tour ends and we'll conclude our Meghalaya backpacking trip.
• You are advised to book flights for Day 6 as the group will be reaching Guwahati around 5 PM, booking your flight tickets accordingly.

Inclusions

Transportation for all the 6 Days from Guwahati to Guwahati.

Two nights accommodation (hotel stay) in Shillong

Two nights accommodation (hotel/homestay) in Cherrapunji

One night accommodation (camps) in Dawki 

Breakfast in Shillong and Cherrapunji

Dinner and Breakfast in Dawki

Cliff Jumping Dawki

Snorkeling in Dawki

Kayaking in Dawki

Bonfire + Barbeque at Dawki

Tour lead

First aid kits

Oxygen cylinders

Infrared thermometer

Oximeter

Driver Allowances

Exclusions

Expenses on any activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.

Any type of insurance including travel, health, and more.

Expenses of personal nature are not covered.

Additional expense added due to unforeseen circumstances such as cancellation/roadblocks/landslides/strike or any other natural causes would not be covered.

 Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

We would not be liable for theft/misplaced items.

Cancellation Policy

No cancellations will be taken over the call or WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email of the payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking regarding the cancellation.

 Free Cancellation up to 60 days before the departure date (Booking amount is non-refundable)

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 59 days to 45 days of the Departure Date then only 10% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 44 Days to 30 Days of the Departure Date then only 25% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 29 Days to 15 Days of the Departure Date then only 50% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within15 Days to 8 Days of the Departure Date then only 75% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 7 Days from the Departure Date then 100% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.

You are not applicable for a refund if you fail to show up on the day of departure under the given timeline that has been provided to you beforehand. 

There would be no refund provided in case there occur some problems due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control.

 If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount.

If a trek/trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.

 JustWravel will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).

Cancellations policy differs for popular destinations and also during peak season, kindly confirm with your operator once.

Things To Pack

Rucksack (60 Liters+)

Daypack

Backpack Rain Cover

Suncap

UV Protected Sunglasses

Comfortable Pants (Prefer Cargo/Trek Pants )

Raincoat/Poncho

Socks (2 Cotton)

Undergarments

Slippers

Sturdy Comfortable Shoes

Towels

First Aid Kit

Personal Medication

Torch

Water Bottle

Power Bank

Mobile Charger/Travel Charger

Hand Sanitizer

Toiletries

Lip Guard

Deodorant

Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20+)

Documents – ID (Driver’s License, AADHAR Card, Voter ID:: Passport and Visa copy for Foreign Nationals)