Overview
Kolkata is the closest metro to Northeast India and the Guwahati gateway sits roughly 1,000 kilometres from Howrah, making this meghalaya tour package from kolkata the shortest total approach of any large city on this circuit. The route runs 6 Days, 5 Nights through East Khasi Hills, covering Shillong and the canyon drop at Laitlum, the waterfall belt at Cherrapunji and Nohkalikai, and the clear river border country at Dawki and Mawlynnong. Kolkata travellers reach Guwahati by flight in approximately one and a half hours or overnight by train from Howrah, and both approaches connect cleanly into the Day 1 schedule.
The meghalaya tour package from kolkata covers the full arrangement in advance: private car runs point to point across all six days from Guwahati pickup, deluxe hotels and homestays are confirmed at each base, MAP meals cover breakfast and dinner throughout, and no inner line permit is required for Indian nationals in Meghalaya. Kolkata to Guwahati travel, individual site entry fees and Dawki river boating charges are the only items outside the package cost. The first FAQ below addresses both the flight and train approach in detail for those planning the Guwahati connection.
Day-wise Itinerary
6-day travel plan — tap any day to view full details.
The meghalaya tour package from kolkata begins at Guwahati, reached by flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in approximately one and a half hours on IndiGo or Air India with multiple daily departures, or overnight from Howrah on the Saraighat Express which arrives in Guwahati in the morning. The driver meets the group at the airport or the railway station and the drive to Shillong begins immediately.
The 100 kilometres from Guwahati to Shillong runs through the Assam plains and up through the forest border into East Khasi Hills, taking two and a half to three hours. Shillong at around 1,500 metres and the evening is free.
A full day in Shillong covers the main points without rushing. Umiam Lake is 15 kilometres north, a wide reservoir with the Khasi Hills reflected before the morning wind comes in.
Elephant Falls lies on the southern edge of town, three tiers descending inside a short forested walk. The meghalaya tour package from kolkata holds the afternoon at Laitlum Canyons, where the East Khasi Hills drop at the plateau edge and the view toward Bangladesh extends further than the distance feels from the rim. The full day here is not a schedule concession: Laitlum in afternoon light is the point of it.
Cherrapunji is 55 kilometres from Shillong and the drive through Mawkdok Dympep Valley tracks the canyon edge for most of the route before the plateau opens at the destination, taking about an hour and a half.
The day covers Nohkalikai Falls at 340 metres, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, the Seven Sisters Falls viewpoint, Mawsmai Cave and the Eco Park on the cliff terrace. The meghalaya tour package from kolkata keeps the late afternoon at Cherrapunji without a fixed schedule because the valley depth and the mist pattern after three are what the place is actually about, and no timetable improves them.
The Nongriat descent from Tyrna village goes through roughly 3,500 steps into the forest to reach the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, two bridges grown from Ficus elastica roots over generations above a clear stream. The return climb takes the same effort and the full loop is four to five hours.
After the trek the meghalaya tour package from kolkata drives east to Dawki and the Umngot River, where the boat floats above a visible riverbed and the Bangladesh border ridge sits close enough to see clearly from the water. It is a different kind of river afternoon than anything along the rivers of West Bengal.
Mawlynnong is 30 kilometres from Dawki and the morning drive arrives before the day-trip traffic from Shillong. The village is exactly what the cleanest in Asia reputation says: bamboo bins at every junction, swept paths maintained by community habit and garden plots kept without commercial angle.
The single root bridge at Riwai is a fifteen-minute walk outside the village and the skywalk above Mawlynnong gives a direct sightline across the Bangladesh plains. The meghalaya tour package from kolkata drives back to Shillong after Mawlynnong for the last hotel night, with the evening open for whatever energy remains after the two full days from Cherrapunji.
An early start from Shillong covers the return to Guwahati in time for most Kolkata flight or train schedules. The meghalaya tour package from kolkata closes at Guwahati airport or railway station depending on how the group is travelling home.
Travellers with evening departures have time for Kamakhya Temple on the Guwahati side, a significant temple set above the Brahmaputra worth about an hour before the final transfer. The return through the forest border and across the Assam plains makes clear how much the landscape shifts in a single drive, and the sequence between Shillong and Guwahati works equally well in reverse.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Private six seater Innova, Xylo or Scorpio class car throughout, point to point on the itinerary and not on disposal.
- All planned stops on the day plan with no hidden gaps.
- Pickup and drop at Guwahati airport or Guwahati railway station at the start and end of the trip.
- Breakfast and dinner every day at the hotel on MAP basis.
- Deluxe hotel or homestay double sharing rooms throughout.
- All fuel, parking and toll charges.
- Driver's full trip allowances, nothing extra owed on the road.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights or train fares between Kolkata and Guwahati are not included.
- Entry fees at Elephant Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Eco Park and all other sites, paid directly on site.
- Nongriat trek guide fees and Dawki river boating charges, paid directly on site.
- Emergency evacuation costs such as a chartered helicopter.
- Extra costs caused by road closures, landslides or other natural events on the route.
- Personal spends including laundry, tips, shopping and beverages.
- Anything not clearly covered under the inclusions above.
Best Time to Visit
Meghalaya stays cool year-round. Shillong enjoys pleasant weather (15°C–25°C), while Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receive heavy monsoons (June–September), creating dramatic waterfalls. Winters (October–February) are crisp and dry (4°C–16°C), perfect for exploring living root bridges, crystal-clear Dawki river, and limestone caves. October to April is the best time for sightseeing, trekking, and clear valley views.
Important Price & Package Conditions
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