Travel guide · Meghalaya & Assam
Meghalaya & Assam Travel Guide
Meghalaya and Assam tour packages start at Guwahati and cover Shillong, the waterfalls and caves of Cherrapunji, the clear Umngot river at Dawki, Mawlynnong and the living root bridges, the Kamakhya temple, and in Assam the rhinos of Kaziranga, the Manas and Nameri parks, the river island of Majuli, Sivasagar and the tea gardens of Jorhat and Dibrugarh. Our itineraries run 3 to 8 days, with standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and breakfast.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 8 Oct 2026
In short: Waterfalls and caves, living root bridges, one-horned rhino and rivers and islands. Nohkalikai, the Seven Sisters, Mawsmai and Arwah caves at Cherrapunji, and the Krang Suri falls. October to April is the best time to visit Meghalaya and Assam; Kaziranga is usually open from about November to April.
Meghalaya & Assam quick facts
- Trip length
- 3–8 days (18 itineraries)
- Best time
- October to April is the best time to visit Meghalaya and Assam; Kaziranga is usually open from about November to April.
- Key places
- Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Dawki and Mawlynnong, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli and Sivasagar
- Tours start in
- Guwahati, Jorhat
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on all 18 itineraries
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on all 18 itineraries
- Suits
- Nature lovers, Families, Pilgrims
Best places to visit in Meghalaya & Assam
Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Dawki and Mawlynnong, Guwahati and Kaziranga are the places our Meghalaya & Assam itineraries are built around.
Shillong
Meghalaya's hill capital: Umiam Lake, the Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak.
Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Nohkalikai and the Seven Sisters falls, Mawsmai and Arwah caves, and root bridges.
Dawki and Mawlynnong
The clear Umngot river and a village known for its cleanliness.
Guwahati
The Kamakhya temple and the Brahmaputra.
Kaziranga
Jeep safaris for the one-horned rhino, elephants and wild buffalo.
Majuli and Sivasagar
A river island of Vaishnava satras, and the monuments of the Ahom kings.
Things to do
- See the Nohkalikai falls at Cherrapunji
- Take a boat on the clear Umngot river at Dawki
- Walk to a living root bridge
- Go on a jeep safari in Kaziranga
- Visit the satras of Majuli
- Have darshan at the Kamakhya temple
How many days do you need?
Three or four days covers Shillong and Cherrapunji or Kaziranga; five or six adds Dawki, Mawlynnong or Majuli; allow seven or eight for Meghalaya and Assam together.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | Shillong and Cherrapunji | Shillong and Cherrapunji |
| 4 days | Guwahati and Kaziranga | Guwahati and Kaziranga |
| 5 days | Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki | Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki |
| 6 days | Kaziranga and Majuli | Kaziranga and Majuli Island |
| 8 days | Meghalaya and Assam | Grand North-East: Meghalaya and Assam |
Best time to visit Meghalaya & Assam
October to April is the best time to visit Meghalaya and Assam; Kaziranga is usually open from about November to April.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October – April | Best season | Clear, cool weather for Meghalaya; Kaziranga and Manas are open (about November to April). |
| May – September | Monsoon | Very heavy rain in Meghalaya, with waterfalls at their fullest; Kaziranga is closed. |
Suggested Meghalaya & Assam routes
Routes from our own Meghalaya & Assam itineraries, by trip length.
- 2 Nights / 3 Days: Guwahati → Kamakhya Temple → Umananda — Guwahati and the Kamakhya Temple
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Kaziranga → Guwahati — Guwahati and Kaziranga
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Guwahati → Shillong — Kamakhya and Shillong
- 5 Nights / 6 Days: Jorhat → Dibrugarh — Assam Tea Country: Jorhat and Dibrugarh
- 6 Nights / 7 Days: Kaziranga → Majuli → Sivasagar → Dibrugarh — Kaziranga, Majuli and Sivasagar
- 7 Nights / 8 Days: Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong → Kaziranga → Majuli → Jorhat — Grand North-East: Meghalaya and Assam
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Packages include road transfers and sightseeing from Guwahati (or Jorhat and Dibrugarh) as specified. Hill roads are slow. Flights or trains to Guwahati, safaris, boats and ferries are quoted or paid locally.
Where you stay: Standard / 3-star equivalent hotels and lodges with breakfast, as listed on each package; some smaller places have simple guesthouses.
- Carry a light rain jacket in Meghalaya at any time of year.
- Kaziranga's ranges usually close from May to October.
- Book Kaziranga safaris early in the high season.
- Some living-root-bridge walks are steep; ask us which suits you.
Meghalaya & Assam travel questions
What is Meghalaya & Assam known for?
Waterfalls and caves, living root bridges, one-horned rhino and rivers and islands. Nohkalikai, the Seven Sisters, Mawsmai and Arwah caves at Cherrapunji, and the Krang Suri falls.
How many days should I spend in Meghalaya & Assam?
Three or four days covers Shillong and Cherrapunji or Kaziranga; five or six adds Dawki, Mawlynnong or Majuli; allow seven or eight for Meghalaya and Assam together. Our Meghalaya & Assam itineraries run 3–8 days.
What is the best time to visit Meghalaya & Assam?
October to April is the best time to visit Meghalaya and Assam; Kaziranga is usually open from about November to April.
Which places should I include in a Meghalaya & Assam trip?
Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra), Dawki and Mawlynnong, Guwahati, Kaziranga and Majuli and Sivasagar. Shillong: Meghalaya's hill capital: Umiam Lake, the Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Meghalaya & Assam?
18 itineraries: Guwahati and the Kamakhya Temple (2 Nights / 3 Days); Shillong Weekend (2 Nights / 3 Days); Guwahati and Kaziranga (3 Nights / 4 Days); Manas National Park (3 Nights / 4 Days); Shillong and Cherrapunji (3 Nights / 4 Days); Shillong, Laitlum and Mawsynram (3 Nights / 4 Days); and 12 more listed below.
Can a Meghalaya & Assam itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Meghalaya & Assam itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Meghalaya & Assam holiday packages
All 18 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Meghalaya & Assam, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0331 | Guwahati and the Kamakhya Temple | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Guwahati → Kamakhya Temple → Umananda |
| 0325 | Shillong Weekend | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Guwahati → Umiam Lake → Shillong |
| 0333 | Guwahati and Kaziranga | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Kaziranga → Guwahati |
| 0335 | Manas National Park | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Guwahati → Manas National Park → Bansbari |
| 0324 | Shillong and Cherrapunji | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Guwahati → Shillong → Umiam Lake → Cherrapunji |
| 0341 | Shillong, Laitlum and Mawsynram | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Guwahati → Shillong → Laitlum Canyons → Mawsynram |
| 0332 | Kamakhya and Shillong | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Guwahati → Shillong |
| 0334 | Kaziranga and Nameri | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Kaziranga → Nameri |
| 0329 | Shillong and the Jaintia Hills | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Shillong → Jowai → Shillong |
| 0328 | Cherrapunji and the Double-Decker Root Bridge | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong |
| 0326 | Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong |
| 0338 | Assam Tea Country: Jorhat and Dibrugarh | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Jorhat → Dibrugarh |
| 0336 | Kaziranga and Majuli Island | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Kaziranga → Majuli → Jorhat |
| 0327 | Meghalaya: Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong and Dawki | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong |
| 0330 | Shillong, Cherrapunji and Shnongpdeng | 5 Nights / 6 Days | Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shnongpdeng → Shillong |
| 0337 | Kaziranga, Majuli and Sivasagar | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Kaziranga → Majuli → Sivasagar → Dibrugarh |
| 0339 | Kaziranga, Shillong and Cherrapunji | 6 Nights / 7 Days | Kaziranga → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong |
| 0340 | Grand North-East: Meghalaya and Assam | 7 Nights / 8 Days | Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong → Kaziranga → Majuli → Jorhat |