India-Meghalaya-6-Days: offbeat-hiking-nature

You want to explore Meghalaya's dramatic landscapes, waterfalls, caves, and living root bridges.

You enjoy trekking through forests, valleys, and traditional Khasi villages.

You want to experience two of Meghalaya's most iconic hikes – the David Scott Trail and the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek.

You love nature, scenic viewpoints, and unique geological formations.

You enjoy active holidays with rewarding outdoor experiences.

You are comfortable with long walks and challenging treks.

Flights or train tickets to and from Guwahati

Airport taxes (if applicable)

Alcoholic beverages

Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, shopping, tips)

Camera/video charges during sightseeing

Tips for guides and drivers

Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary

You should arrive at and depart from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (Code: GAU). The tour begins in Guwahati and concludes in Guwahati.

If you are an international traveller, you will need a visa to travel to India. Most internationals are eligible for an e-visa which can be applied for at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. If you’d like assistance with your visa, write to us at [email protected]. If you are an Indian national or travelling from within India, you will not require any separate travel documents. Please carry a valid photo ID with you as you may need it for hotel check-ins.

Travel insurance is mandatory to protect against loss of personal valuables, illness or unforeseen late cancellations. While suppliers make every effort to ensure guests' safety, we cannot be held responsible for events beyond our control. JrnyOn does not sell travel insurance since we want you to be able to choose a policy that meets your requirements. For those looking for an insurance supplier, we can recommend Insurance Nomads. Write to them at [email protected] with your Jrny details for insurance options.

No mandatory vaccinations are required. We advise you to check with your doctor incase you have any personal requirements. Also check with your local clinic or doctor a few weeks before the trip for any change in recommendations.

Yes, airport transfers are included in this tour. These transfers will be shared with you before your travel.

There are no scheduled activities during the day, but we recommend arriving by the afternoon to settle in. Standard hotel check-in is at 14:00 hours. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner in Guwahati, so arriving earlier will allow you to join this experience.

There is a 3 hour drive from Shillong to Guwahati in the morning. Please book your departure flight post 2pm.

Children under 12 are not allowed on this Jrny. Children above 12 are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Normally, yes! In some cases if the exact hotels are unavailable for any reason, we'll make sure you're put up in hotels that are equivalent to the original in terms of location and facilities. Rest assured, your stay will be as promised.

Please read through the itinerary in detail to understand the intensity of the activities planned. Trekking is moderate level of difficulty. Overall for the tour on a scale from 1 - 5, a fitness level of 3 would be ideal.

Yes, Meghalaya's highlights are spread across different regions and involve several scenic road journeys. Drives between Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong can take several hours, but they are rewarding with beautiful landscapes throughout the route.

Yes, vegetarian options are widely available throughout Assam and Meghalaya. Vegan options might be more limited but can usually be accommodated. Please inform us in advance about your dietary preferences.

We try and cater to other diet restrictions as much as possible. But, we do focus on regional local cuisine. So there will be limitations. Please write to [email protected] with your booking number in the subject line to inform us well in advance of any such restrictions.

Meghalaya experience moderate to warm temperatures with occasional rainfall. Summers (March–June) are warm, while winters (November–February) are cooler and pleasant. The monsoon season (June–September) brings heavy rains, especially in Meghalaya. For updated weather information, visit weather.com before your trip.

We require a 35% advance payment at the time of booking. The remaining balance needs to be paid in full at least 45 days before the date of travel.

We have the following cancellation terms for this tour:

Cancellation up to 91 days from the date of travel: 10% cancellation charges (as per the total trip cost) will be levied, the rest will be refunded to you

From 90 - 46 days from the date of travel: 30% cancellation charges will be levied

From 45 days or less from the date of travel: 100% cancellation charges will be levied