Meghalaya & Kaziranga 8 Days / 7 Nights Comprehensive Wildlife & Hills Tour Package

Our 8 Days / 7 Nights Meghalaya & Kaziranga package is the most complete dual-state itinerary available, offering extra breathing room to explore without the exhaustion of rushed transit. By extending the circuit to 8 days, this tour eliminates long, continuous driving blocks and includes a dedicated night in the hidden paradise of Jowai (Jaintia Hills) alongside classic stops in Shillong, Cherrapunji, and Kaziranga. Travel in comfort via private vehicle, enjoy premium altitude acclimatization, and maximize your time on tracking wildlife and experiencing indigenous cultures.

Key Tour Highlights

• Thrilling Kaziranga Safaris: Track the endangered Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros and wild elephants via open 4×4 Jeeps and optional Elephant safaris.

• Krang Suri & Jowai: Discover the Jaintia Hills’ hidden paradise featuring magical, turquoise-blue jungle waterfalls.

• Overnight in Cherrapunji: Sleep amidst the clouds and wake up to sweeping green canyon views.

• Dawki Crystal River: Ride a traditional country boat on the completely transparent waters of the Umngot River along the Bangladesh border.

• The Living Root Bridges: Witness the incredible, indigenous bio-engineering skills of the Khasi tribe deep in the valleys.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati Arrival to Shillong Hills (Approx. 100 km / 3-4 hrs)

Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station where your private vehicle and driver-guide await. Leave the Assam plains behind as your vehicle begins its scenic uphill drive into Meghalaya.

• Sightseeing: Stop by the majestic Umiam Lake (Barapani), a massive water reservoir surrounded by lush pine hills, perfect for photographs. After checking into your hotel, spend a vibrant evening exploring the local cafes, music scenes, and shopping hubs at Police Bazar in Shillong.

• Stay: Cozy standard hotel or vibrant guest house in Shillong.

Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunji Waterfalls (Approx. 55 km / 2 hrs)

After breakfast, drive along the high mountain ridges toward Cherrapunji (Sohra), historically famed for receiving some of the highest rainfall on earth.

• Sightseeing: Stop at the roaring, multi-tiered Elephant Falls en route. In Cherrapunji, marvel at the spectacular drop of India’s tallest plunge waterfall, Nohkalikai Falls, and view the Seven Sisters Falls. Adventure deep into the well-lit, ancient limestone passages of Mawsmai Cave.

• Stay: Cozy alpine resort or standard hotel/homestay in Cherrapunji.

Day 3: Living Root Bridge & Mawlynnong to Dawki (Approx. 90 km / 3 hrs)

Get ready for an incredible day exploring Meghalaya’s unique, world-famous cultural and natural icons along the southern border.

• Sightseeing: Hike down to witness a magnificent, centuries-old Living Root Bridge woven from living tree roots. Travel to Mawlynnong village to explore its spotlessly clean, flower-lined paths. Continue to Dawki and ride a country boat on the glass-like transparent waters of the Umngot River along the Bangladesh border.

• Stay: Riverside campsite in Dawki or cozy local homestay near Mawlynnong.

Day 4: Dawki to Jowai (Krang Suri Falls) to Shillong (Approx. 130 km / 4 hrs)

Drive north into the beautiful and less-explored Jaintia Hills district to witness one of the most stunning waterfalls in the country.

• Sightseeing: Visit the magical Krang Suri Waterfalls, famous for its deep, turquoise-blue pool nestled inside a lush jungle glen (life jackets are available for swimming). Explore the mysterious stone structures of Nartiang Monoliths before driving back up to Shillong.

• Stay: Shillong.

Day 5: Laitlum Canyons to Kaziranga National Park (Approx. 250 km / 6-7 hrs)

Enjoy your breakfast surrounded by the morning mountain mist before visiting a dramatic canyon viewpoint and driving back down to the plains of Assam.

• Sightseeing: Drive to the majestic Laitlum Canyons, where sweeping green ridges plunge into deep, cloud-filled valleys below. Afterward, embark on a smooth road journey toward the wildlife haven of Kaziranga National Park. Check into your jungle resort by evening.

• Stay: Comfortable wildlife resort or eco-lodge near Kaziranga.

Day 6: Kaziranga National Park Wild Safaris

Dedicate your entire day to exploring the vast Elephant Grass floodplains of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Sightseeing: Wake up early for an optional, thrilling morning Elephant Safari through the Central Range. After breakfast, visit the Kaziranga Orchid Park to see hundreds of indigenous orchid species and watch regional folk dance performances. In the afternoon, board an open 4×4 Jeep Safari for deep tracking inside the Western or Eastern ranges.

• Stay: Kaziranga.

Day 7: Kaziranga to Guwahati Transit (Approx. 190 km / 4-5 hrs)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your jungle resort while listening to the sounds of nature before driving back toward the gateway city.

• Sightseeing: Take final landscape photography stops along the sprawling tea estates bordering the national highway. Arrive in Guwahati by afternoon and head down to the riverfront for an optional, relaxing evening sunset cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River.

• Stay: Comfortable standard or deluxe hotel in Guwahati.

Day 8: Kamakhya Temple Visit & Guwahati Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before exploring the spiritual heart of Assam.

• Sightseeing: Visit the historic Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills to seek blessings and take in panoramic views of the city and the Brahmaputra River below. Afterward, complete any last-minute shopping for Assamese silk or tea before your driver drops you off at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station for your departure home.

What’s Included & Excluded

Package Inclusions

• Accommodations: 7 nights on a twin or triple sharing basis (3 Nights in Shillong, 1 Night in Cherrapunji, 1 Night in Dawki/Mawlynnong, 2 Nights in Kaziranga).

• Transfers: Dedicated private vehicle (Hatchback/Sedan/SUV) covering all transfers and listed sightseeing from Guwahati pickup to drop.

• Meals: Daily freshly prepared breakfast at your accommodation.

• Driver Cover: Fuel costs, state highway tolls, local parking fees, and driver allowances.

Package Exclusions

• Airfare, train tickets, or connecting transit to Guwahati city.

• Daily mid-day lunches, dinners, or personal snacks.

• Kaziranga Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari entry, vehicle, and guard fees (approx. ₹3,500 to ₹4,500 per jeep/safari, payable on-site).

• Entry tickets to temples, waterfalls, caves, root bridges, or local boating charges.