Double Decker Root Bridge & Cherrapunji
In short
Double Decker Root Bridge & Cherrapunji is a 5 Days adventure tour in Meghalaya priced from ₹23,999 per person. It is rated Moderate difficulty, runs best in Oct-Mar. Booking direct with XTSY includes transport, permits and a local expert guide.
Double Decker Root Bridge & Cherrapunji at a glance
- Price (per person)
- ₹23,999
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Location
- Meghalaya
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Oct-Mar
- Category
- adventure
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Trek through pristine winter forests to discover 500-year-old living bridges crafted by nature and tribal wisdom.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 1· Drive: 3-4 hrs
Guwahati → Shillong
- Pickup from Guwahati Airport/Railway Station
- Stops enroute: Umiam Lake (Barapani) – photo stop
- Nongpoh tea/snack break
- Shillong evening: Ward's Lake
- Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
- Police Bazaar (shopping & dinner)
Overnight: Shillong
- 2Day 2· Drive to Cherrapunji
Shillong → Cherrapunji
- Elephant Falls visit
- Shillong Peak viewpoint
- Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint
- Nohkalikai Falls — India's tallest plunge waterfall
- Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang Falls)
- Optional: Mawsmai Cave exploration
- Sunset viewpoints
Overnight: Cherrapunji
- 3Day 3· Drive: Cherrapunji → Tyrna | Trek: ~3,000 steps
Cherrapunji → Nongriat (Living Root Bridge Trek)
- Early morning start — drive to Tyrna village
- Trek down to Nongriat (1.5-2 hrs, approx 3,000 steps)
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Rainbow Falls — 800 steps ahead of Double Decker
- Village walk & local Khasi home-cooked dinner
- No network = full digital detox
- Peaceful night (no network zone)
Overnight: Nongriat Homestay
- 4Day 4
Nongriat → Dawki → Shillong
- Sunrise at Double Decker Root Bridge
- Trek back up to Tyrna
- Drive towards Dawki
- Umngot River boating (crystal-clear water)
- Indo-Bangladesh border view
- Evening: Drive back to Shillong (4-5 hrs with stops)
Overnight: Shillong
- 5Day 5
Shillong → Guwahati → Departure
- Drive to Guwahati
- Lunch enroute
- Optional: Brahmaputra river, Fancy Bazaar (shopping)
- Drop-off at Guwahati Airport/Railway Station
- Trip concludes
What’s included
- ✓ Accommodation on twin/triple sharing
- ✓ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓ Private transportation throughout
- ✓ Local expert guide
- ✓ All entry fees and permits
- ✓ Welcome drink on arrival
Not included
- ✕ Flights/train tickets to & from destination
- ✕ Personal expenses & tips
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What's the best time to do this tour?
The best season for this tour is Oct-Mar. Weather is ideal and all activities are accessible.
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
This tour is rated as "Moderate". Some fitness level recommended.
What about group sizes?
We keep groups small (4-12 people) for the best experience.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes! We offer private tours with customizable itineraries. Contact us on WhatsApp to discuss.
XTSY’s own stay is in New Shillong Township. Stays, vehicles and guides elsewhere on this tour are arranged through trusted travel partners, with XTSY as your single point of contact. All tours
Want it your way?
Every itinerary can change. Tell a travel expert your dates and pace on WhatsApp.
₹23,999 per person
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