upcomingNature & wildlife · Meghalaya and Assam, Northeast India

Kaziranga & Meghalaya

Living root bridges, rhinos and cloud forests

Dates
12–18 Nov 2026
Duration
7 days
Highest point
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Grade
Easy
Starts from
Guwahati
Price from
₹60,000

The journey

A journey through the landscapes of Meghalaya and the wilderness of Assam: cascading waterfalls, ancient living root bridges and mist-covered hills, followed by Kaziranga National Park, tribal culture and wildlife safaris in search of the One-Horned Rhinoceros.

  • Seven Sisters and Nohkalikai Waterfalls
  • Mawsmai Cave limestone formations
  • Mawlynnong village, living root bridge, Dawki river
  • Arwah Cave fossil structures and Shillong Peak
  • Two jeep safaris in Kaziranga (Central and Eastern ranges)
  • Orchid and Biodiversity Park with Bihu dance performance
  • Walk through Assamese and Karbi villages, tea estates, traditional Assamese dinner

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival Guwahati to Cherrapunjee

    Arrive Guwahati airport/station and drive about 5 hrs to Cherrapunjee, pausing at Umium Lake en route. Stay: Cherrapunjee.

  2. Day 2

    Explore Cherrapunjee and surrounds

    Seven Sisters Waterfalls and Nohkalikai Waterfalls; Mawsmai Cave; Mawlynnong village with the single living root bridge; Dawki river. Stay: Cherrapunjee.

  3. Day 3

    Cherrapunjee to Shillong via Arwah

    Morning drive to Shillong. Stop at Arwah Cave fossil structures (approx. 30-minute walk). Shillong Peak panoramas; evening in local markets. Stay: Shillong.

  4. Day 4

    Shillong to Kaziranga National Park

    Early departure for a 6-7 hr transit to Assam. Check in to a jungle resort near Kaziranga; evening at leisure. Stay: Kaziranga.

  5. Day 5

    Kaziranga jeep safari

    Early morning jeep safari in the Central Range, best for the One-Horned Rhinoceros. After lunch, Orchid and Biodiversity Park with a traditional Bihu dance performance. Stay: Kaziranga.

  6. Day 6

    Eastern Range safari and cultural walk

    Morning jeep safari in the Eastern Range (birdlife, migratory flocks). Guided walk through Assamese and Karbi villages and tea estates; traditional Assamese dinner. Stay: Kaziranga.

  7. Day 7

    Kaziranga to Guwahati, departure

    Drive back to Guwahati, with optional en-route stops for Assam tea shopping if time permits, before the return flight or train.

Included

  • +Premium lodging, double sharing rooms with daily breakfast (listed as "MAP Plan"): Cherrapunjee 2N, Vista by La Kupar or similar; Shillong 1N, Pinewood Hotel or similar; Kaziranga 3N, Kaziranga Address or similar
  • +2 jeep safaris inside Kaziranga (Central and Eastern ranges), jeeps for safaris
  • +2 dedicated Toyota Innova Crysta cars for all 7 days of airport transfers and sightseeing
  • +Expert regional guide for 2 days for the Kaziranga safaris
  • +Orchid Park entry tickets and Bihu dance performance
  • +1 traditional special Assamese dinner

Not included

  • –Airfare or train tickets to and from Guwahati
  • –Daily lunches and dinners (except the single Assamese specialty dinner)
  • –Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, porterage, tips, etc.)
  • –Camera fees at monuments or national park checkpoints
  • –Personal travel insurance
  • –Any service, entrance fee or meal not itemised in inclusions
  • –Extra costs from flight delays, landslides, weather blocks or political strikes
  • –Post-booking revisions to fuel prices, park entry fees or statutory taxes
  • –GST @ 5%

Before you go

Booking and cancellation
  • Cancelled within 15 days of departure: no refund
  • Cancelled 15 to 30 days before departure: 50% of paid amount refunded
  • Cancelled more than 30 days before departure: 80% of paid amount refunded
  • Hotel check-in/out times strictly enforced per property rules
  • Rooms subject to availability; an equivalent alternate property will be sourced if needed
  • Safari zone allocations are managed by the Forest Department and cannot be locked in advance
  • Pricing valid provided the minimum group size condition is met

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