Meghalaya Biodiversity Research Expedition
In short
Meghalaya Biodiversity Research Expedition is a 7 Days educational tour in Meghalaya priced from ₹33,999 per person. It is rated Moderate difficulty, runs best in Oct-Mar, with group sizes of 6-12 people. Booking direct with XTSY includes transport, permits and a local expert guide.
Meghalaya Biodiversity Research Expedition at a glance
- Price (per person)
- ₹33,999
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Meghalaya
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- Oct-Mar
- Group size
- 6-12 people
- Category
- educational
- Booking
- Direct with XTSY — no OTA commission
Comprehensive winter field study of Northeast's unique ecosystems with conservation experts and naturalist guides.
Tour highlights
- 1Day 0
Arrival in Guwahati
- Arrive at Guwahati Airport/Station
- Transfer to hotel & rest
- Evening orientation & research briefing
- Meet fellow expedition members & naturalist guides
Overnight: Guwahati
- 2Day 1· Drive: 3-4 hrs
Guwahati to Shillong & Upper Shillong Forests
- Drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake
- Afternoon field session at Upper Shillong sacred forests
- Orchid & fern species identification
- Introduction to Meghalaya's unique Khasi biodiversity
- Evening lecture: Meghalaya — a biodiversity hotspot
Overnight: Shillong
- 3Day 2· Drive: 1 hr from Shillong
Mawphlang Sacred Forest
- Full-day at Mawphlang Sacred Grove — 800+ year old forest
- Guided walk with Khasi elder — traditional forest laws
- Moss, lichen & epiphyte documentation
- Medicinal plant identification with tribal healer
- Bird census — Asian Barred Owlet, Sultan Tit, Maroon Oriole
- Soil sampling & ecosystem health assessment
Overnight: Shillong
- 4Day 3· Drive: 2.5 hrs
Cherrapunji Limestone Ecosystem
- Drive to Cherrapunji — wettest place on Earth
- Mawsmai Cave exploration — limestone ecology
- Nohkalikai Falls — plunge pool ecosystem study
- Cliff-edge flora documentation
- Rainfall impact on karst landscape research
- Evening data compilation
Overnight: Cherrapunji
- 5Day 4· Trek: 3,500 steps descent
Living Root Bridge Ecosystem Trek
- Trek to Nongriat — Double Decker Root Bridge
- Root bridge bio-engineering documentation
- Stream biodiversity sampling — freshwater crabs, fish
- Riparian forest ecology study
- Rainbow Falls microhabitat analysis
- Ascent & evening species list compilation
Overnight: Cherrapunji
- 6Day 5· Drive: 2.5 hrs
Mawlynnong & Dawki Ecosystem
- Drive to Mawlynnong — Asia's cleanest village
- Community-managed forest conservation model study
- Butterfly transect walk — species diversity count
- Visit Dawki/Umngot River — aquatic ecology observation
- Water clarity analysis & fish species documentation
- Indo-Bangladesh border ecosystem transition zone
Overnight: Dawki
- 7Day 6· Drive: 3 hrs from Dawki
Jaintia Hills — Cave & Wetland Ecology
- Krem Mawmluh — cave fauna documentation
- Underground stream sampling for cave-adapted species
- Syntung wetlands — migratory bird observation
- Amphibian diversity survey
- Evening research synthesis session
Overnight: Jowai
- 8Day 7
Research Presentation & Departure Prep
- Morning bird watching at Jowai hills
- Group research presentation & findings discussion
- Conservation action plan drafting
- Certificate ceremony & expedition debrief
- Drive to Guwahati
Overnight: Guwahati
- 9Day 8
Departure
- Transfer to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station
- Expedition concludes — take your field notes & research data home
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?
Groups are kept small at 6-12 people for a personalized 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.
₹33,999 per person
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