A Walk in the Clouds - Walking Holiday in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Guwahati - Shillong⌄

   Our driver will receive you at Guwahati airport and take you to Shillong. You can stop at Umiam, an expansive lake on the outskirts of Shillong, to take some pictures. After checking into the accommodation, you can visit Wards lake and Police bazar if you wish (on your own). Return to the resort before dinner time.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Aerodene cottage or similar category

2. 2Shillong to Mawrynkhang - Bamboo Trail - Langkawet⌄

   Check out from your resort in Shillong after breakfast. Your walking holiday in Meghalaya starts with a bang! The starting point of the super-exciting bamboo trail is about a 2-hour drive from Shillong. The trek should take about 5 to 6 hours (to and fro). After the trek, proceed to Langkawet, a picturesque village near Pynursla town. This will be your home for the next 3 nights.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at 'The Retreat', a rural guesthouse in the idyllic village of Langkawet, near Pynursla town

3. 3Langkawet - Shnongpdeng – Langkawet⌄

   Drive to Shnongpdeng (about 2hours). Have lunch at Shnongpdeng and relax by the crystal clear waters of Umgnot river (also known as Dawki river). Indulge in some boating and adventure activities such as cliff jumping, snorkelling, zip lining etc. Return to Langkawet at around 6 pm.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at 'The Retreat' in Langkawet village

4. 4Langkawet - Mawkyrnot - Hike to Root Bridges - Langkawet⌄

   After breakfast, set off to Mawkyrnot, a village about 30 min away from Langkawet. Explore some of the amazing root bridges there, including the longest one in the world (3 hours hike, to and fro). After a simple lunch near Pynursla, set off for Byrdaw, an amazing waterfall in a quiet spot near Pomshutia village. Return to Langkawet at around 6 pm.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in a very basic but neat and clean home stay in Nongriat village

5. 5Langkawet - Hike to crest of Nohkalikai - Cherrapunjee⌄

   The day’s highlight is a hike to the head of Nohkalikai waterfall, the tallest single-drop waterfall in India. The turquoise waters in the rock pools and the rock formations you will see on the trail are truly out-of-the-world! Check into a resort in Cherrapunjee after the hike.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Saimika resort or equivalent in Cherrapunjee

6. 6Spelunking at Mawmluh near Cherrapunjee⌄

   Yet another exciting adventure awaits! Do a 5 km hike through an unlit cave system in Mawmluh near Cherrapunjee. Alternative activity : those who do not want to do spelunking can explore a couple of interesting waterfalls in Cherrapunjee. Visit the Nohkalikai view point which is also a good place to shop for local produce and souvenirs.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Saimika resort or equivalent in Cherrapunjee

7. 7Cherrapunjee - Shillong - Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, Assam⌄

   Check out at around 9 am and drive to Pobitora, a lovely wildlife sanctuary near Guwahati. The drive should take around 6 hours, including a quick stop for lunch on the way. In the evening (around 3.30 pm), an exciting program awaits, featuring a serene cruise along the majestic Brahmaputra River and a visit to a tranquil river island.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a quaint village eco-resort in Pobitora. Accommodation in traditional bamboo huts.

8. 8Pobitora safari. Drive from Pobitora to Guwahati⌄

   Go on an elephant safari in the morning. You can spot scores of rhinos, apart from wild buffaloes and plenty of birds. Check-out after breakfast and drive to Guwahati airport (2.5 hours) and catch a flight to your city.

   Meals: Breakfast