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    5-Day Meghalaya Itinerary — The Complete Trip

    Covering Shillong, Cherrapunji, the Living Root Bridge trek, and Dawki — this is the definitive Meghalaya travel plan.

    Day 1: Shillong Arrival

    • Guwahati Airport → Shillong
    • Umiam Lake stop
    • XTSY check-in
    • Police Bazaar walk
    • TAB Bistro dinner

    Day 2: Shillong Sightseeing

    • Shillong Peak sunrise
    • Elephant Falls
    • Laitlum Canyons
    • Mawphlang Sacred Forest
    • Don Bosco Museum

    Day 3: Cherrapunji Day

    • Drive to Cherrapunji
    • Nohkalikai Falls
    • Mawsmai Cave
    • Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint
    • Eco Park Sohra
    • Return to Shillong or stay at Cherrapunji

    Day 4: Nongriat Trek

    • Tyrna village start
    • Descend 3,500 steps
    • Double Decker Living Root Bridge
    • Swim in rock pools
    • Rainbow Falls
    • Overnight in Nongriat or climb back

    Day 5: Dawki & Departure

    • Drive to Dawki
    • Crystal-clear Umngot River boating
    • Mawlynnong cleanest village
    • Bamboo skywalk
    • Return to Shillong for departure

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is 5 days enough for Meghalaya?

    Five days covers the classic circuit: Shillong, Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Dawki and Mawlynnong, plus one root-bridge trek. Add a day or two for the Jaintia Hills or a slower pace.

    Where should I base myself?

    Shillong works as a base for most day trips. From XTSY Travellers Hostel in New Shillong Township, Sohra is about 2 hours by road and Dawki about 2.5 hours. For the Double Decker root-bridge trek, spend a night near Tyrna or Sohra so you can start early.

    How do I get from Guwahati to Shillong?

    By road it takes about 3 hours from Guwahati city and about 3¼ hours from Guwahati airport. Shared taxis run all day, or the XTSY desk can arrange a cab.

    Can I do this itinerary with a group?

    XTSY offers private Meghalaya itineraries with pick-up in Guwahati. Share your dates and group size with the desk for availability and a quote; no shared departure is guaranteed.

    Where should I base myself for a 5-day Meghalaya trip?

    Shillong works as the main base, with one night near Sohra or Shnongpdeng so you are not driving back late. XTSY Travellers Hostel is in New Shillong Township, which gives faster morning starts towards Sohra and Dawki than central Shillong does.

    How much does a 5-day Meghalaya trip cost?

    Budget travellers can do it on roughly \u20b91,500-2,500 a day including a dorm bed, shared transport and meals. XTSY's fixed 4-night, 5-day Shillong and Meghalaya package is \u20b915,500 per person for a group of four or more, including stays, private transport, a driver-guide and daily breakfast.

    Should I hire a car or use shared taxis?

    A private car costs more but saves hours every day, because shared taxis run on their own schedules and rarely reach viewpoints. For a five-day loop with fixed stops, a private vehicle or a package is usually better value than piecing together shared transport.

    Can I do this itinerary solo?

    Yes. Stay in dorms and use shared taxis on main routes, or request a private vehicle for remote stops. Confirm transport availability and costs before travelling.

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