Arunachal Pradesh & Meghalaya

The journey at a glance

12 days, shaped around you.

1. Day 01

   Arrival in Guwahati

   Arrival

   

   Arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station. Meet & greet by our driver. Transfer to hotel and check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure - you may step out to explore the lively Fancy Bazaar, or simply rest before the days ahead.

   • Airport pickup
   • Hotel check-in
   • Leisure

   Guwahati - 3★ hotel, central Breakfast next morning

2. Day 02

   Guwahati Sightseeing

   Guwahati

   

   After breakfast, visit the revered Kamakhya Temple for darshan - one of the most sacred Shakti Peethas in India, perched atop the Nilachal Hills with sweeping views of the Brahmaputra. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Brahmaputra riverside and explore the local markets for shopping. In the evening, board the Alfresco Sundown Cruise on the Brahmaputra (tickets included).

   • Kamakhya Temple
   • Brahmaputra riverside walk
   • Local markets
   • Alfresco Sundown Cruise

   Guwahati - 3★ hotel, central Breakfast

3. Day 03

   Guwahati → Shergaon

   Guwahati → Shergaon

   

   After breakfast, check out and drive to the picturesque village of Shergaon. Enjoy scenic mountain views en route as you cross into Arunachal Pradesh via the Bhalukpong checkpost. On arrival, check into your village farmstay, where home-cooked meals and mountain quiet await.

   • Bhalukpong ILP checkpost
   • Scenic mountain drive
   • Farmstay arrival

   Shergaon - Monpa village farmstay Breakfast & Dinner

4. Day 04

   Shergaon → Tawang

   Shergaon → Tawang

   

   After breakfast, visit the Sheep Breeding Farm and explore Shergaon Monastery. Then continue the scenic drive towards Tawang, climbing through pine forests and high mountain country. On arrival, check in and rest after the day's drive.

   • Sheep Breeding Farm
   • Shergaon Monastery
   • Scenic drive to Tawang

   Tawang - mountain-view hotel Breakfast

5. Day 05

   Excursion to Bumla Pass & Madhuri Lake

   Tawang

   

   After breakfast, set out on an excursion to Bumla Pass (subject to permit and weather conditions), the Indo-China border at over 15,000 ft. Continue to the spectacular Sangestar Lake - popularly known as Madhuri Lake - framed by snow-capped peaks. Return to Tawang in the afternoon.

   • Bumla Pass
   • Madhuri (Sangestar) Lake

   Bumla Pass and Madhuri Lake sightseeing is conducted by local union vehicle at additional cost. Subject to permit availability and weather.

   Tawang - mountain-view hotel Breakfast

6. Day 06

   Tawang Local Sightseeing → Sangti Valley

   Tawang → Sangti

   

   After breakfast, explore the major attractions of Tawang - the magnificent Tawang Monastery (Asia's second largest), the moving War Memorial, the towering Giant Buddha Statue, and local markets and viewpoints. Later, proceed to Sangti Valley - a tranquil river valley near Dirang known for its apple orchards and the seasonal migration of black-necked cranes. Check into a family-run Monpa homestay for the most personal night of the trip.

   • Tawang Monastery
   • War Memorial
   • Giant Buddha Statue
   • Local markets
   • Viewpoints
   • Drive to Sangti

   Sangti Valley - Monpa family homestay Breakfast & Dinner

7. Day 07

   Sangti Valley → Guwahati

   Sangti → Guwahati

   

   Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the riverside, then check out from the homestay. Visit the Dirang Museum en route, then continue the long but scenic drive back to Guwahati through Bhalukpong and Tezpur. Reach Guwahati by evening.

   • Riverside breakfast
   • Dirang Museum
   • Bhalukpong - Tezpur drive

   Guwahati - 3★ hotel, central Breakfast

8. Day 08

   Guwahati → Cherrapunjee

   Guwahati → Cherrapunjee

   

   After breakfast, drive towards Cherrapunjee - one of the wettest places on earth. En route, stop at the beautiful Umiam Lake for photography and relaxation. Continue through Shillong and on into the Cherrapunjee plateau. Check in by evening.

   • Umiam Lake stop
   • Photography
   • Cherrapunjee arrival

   Cherrapunjee - plateau resort Breakfast & Dinner

9. Day 09

   Cherrapunjee Sightseeing

   Cherrapunjee

   

   A full day exploring Cherrapunjee's most spectacular sights. Visit the magical Garden of Caves at Laitmawsiang, the stunning Nohkalikai Falls (India's tallest plunge waterfall), the dramatic Seven Sisters Falls, and end with a leisurely walk through Eco Park overlooking the Sylhet plains.

   • Garden of Caves
   • Nohkalikai Falls
   • Seven Sisters Falls
   • Eco Park

   Cherrapunjee - plateau resort Breakfast & Dinner

10. Day 10

    Cherrapunjee → Shillong

    Cherrapunjee → Shillong

    

    After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Shillong - the Scotland of the East. En route, visit the breathtaking Laitlum Canyons, Shillong Peak for panoramic views, the famous Elephant Falls (a series of three cascades), and the calm gothic St. Mary's Cathedral. Reach Shillong by evening and check in.

    • Laitlum Canyon
    • Shillong Peak
    • Elephant Falls
    • St. Mary's Cathedral

    Shillong - 3★ hotel, Police Bazar Breakfast

11. Day 11

    Shillong Sightseeing

    Shillong

    

    After breakfast, visit the Sacred Mawphlang Forest - an ancient grove protected for centuries by the Khasi community, where every leaf and stone is sacred. Continue to the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures, seven floors of fascinating Northeast India heritage. The evening is free for shopping and leisure at Police Bazaar.

    • Sacred Mawphlang Forest
    • Don Bosco Museum
    • Police Bazaar (evening, free)

    Shillong - 3★ hotel, Police Bazar Breakfast

12. Day 12

    Departure

    Shillong → Guwahati Airport

    

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. The tour concludes with beautiful memories of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.

    • Check-out
    • Drive to Guwahati airport

    Departure Breakfast