The tiny state of Meghalaya has it all! The longest single drop water fall, The Longest root bridge in the world, The tiniest river island in the world ,The longest cave system in India,The rainiest places in the world and the list goes on! Join Ecohunters on this epic trip as we travel across mesmerising landscapes in the North East
Note: We encourage responsible tourism. Practice these guidelines while on a trip!
Covid-19 Advisory
- All staff and residents wear masks
- Usage of Sanitisers
- Rooms are thoroughly sanitised before check in
- Regular temperature checks
Accomdations
Service Level
Transportation
Food
Age
8 to 60 yearsDifficulty
ModerateFitness Guide
Must be comfortable walking through uneven terrain
Who is this tour for?
Note: This is a group tour. Minimum group size is None people
Tour Experience
The north east has always been mystical and awe inspiring . Join us on this walking holiday as we take you deeper into the heart of North East. Discover off beat places , quaint villages , living root bridges , the wettest places on earth and much more. Pdiang Sngewbha
🧭Check out the awe inspiring bio engineering of living root bridges
🧭Trek across idyllic villages
🧭Hike through sub tropical forests
🧭Go on a elephant safari at the Pobitra Wild life park
🧭Meet the one horned rhino
🧭Hike to the head of the longest single drop water fall in India
🧭Indulge in boating at the Umgot
🧭All Inclusive trip
7N/ 8D
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Travel notes of the day
Please make sure your arrival in Guwahati is during the first half of the day or preferably in the morning.
We have a long drive to reach our first stop -Langkawet so hop on and off we go!
Langkawet is a quaint , quiet village in the East Khasi hills of Meghalaya. with a total population 230 peoples.
Welcome to Guwahati ! The gateway to the North East .
Our first stop for today is Langkawet. We have a long drive to reach our first stop -Langkawet so hop on and off we go!
If we find a clear route , we will stop by the Umaim lake for an hour . Indulge in water sports like Kayaking, Scooting, Water cycling, boating or simply immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings.
After this short break we proceed to Langkawet, our base for the next 3 days.
- Guwahati Airport
- Umaim Lake
- Langkawet
Travel notes of the day
Mawkyrnot is a tiny hamlet in the east khasi hills consisting of approximately 75 families. This is our gateway to the living root bridges including the ( longest ) living root bridge.
The Pomshutia village is remote and relatively a larger village in this vicinity with approximately 1000 peoples living here. This is our gateway to a lesser known water fall called the - Bydraw falls.
The fact that these falls resemble a cave like structure and is relatively easy to walk down from the head of the fall to the bottom makes this worthwhile visit
Its an exciting day ahead of us. Today is all about hikes , living root bridges and waterfalls.
We first set off for Mawkyrnot. Our agenda here is to explore the living root bridges including the longest root bridge in the world. After a 3 hour hike through the dense foliage of shrubbery, we reach the living root bridges. Its a awe inspiring sight. By now all that hiking must have made you hungry !
Before we proceed further we stop for a traditional Khasi lunch at Pongthung. With tummies full we set off for Pomshutia Village. This village harbours an amazing waterfall in a secluded spot. It takes about an hours hike to reach the waterfall. After exploring the waterfall we head back to Langkawet.
- Langkawet
- Mawkyrnot
- Pomshutia
- Langkawet
Travel notes of the day
Wahkadait is a tiny village surrounded by travel hot spots. It borders the Khasi hills and the Jainta Hills ( both are names of local tribes) Around 800 people stay in this village. It os from here we hike to
Shnongpdeng is a tiny village which is on the banks of Umngot river, Its a lesser visited place than Dawki ( a near by town) which is why this is the best , no crowd approach to the Umngot river .
If you are a water baby you are going to love this day! As dawn breaks we will drive to Wahkadait. From here we will hike 3 hours to reach Shnongpdeng.
At Shnongpdeng we will refuel ourselves, after a sumptous lunch we play in the Umgnot river. Be mesmerised by the crystal blue waters of the Umgnot, one can see through to the bottom.
Since the current isn't very strong one can indulge in a quick swim and go around for a boat ride which takes an hour. The boat ride along the river takes an hour ! Theres also a tiny island one can visit during the boat ride. Makes for a great castaway story ! We head back to Langkawet for the evening.
- Langkawet
- Wahkadait
- Shnongpdeng
Travel notes of the day
Starting the day early ensures we have exclusivity of experience at the living root bridges.
This is not a hike with flat landscapes, its a short but steep climb
Don't pluck fruits along the way voluntarily, ask the guide.
Carry a small day backpack as you luggage will be at the guest house at Nongriat
Accommodations in the remote village of Nongriat are basic, choose between rooms in a homestay or roof camping. Your guide will be there to assist you .
We head off early to the village of Tyrna, it is from here we start our hike to the world renowned man made wonder-Double Decker Living Root Bridges.
The hike is steep, like climbing up a sky scrapper with 100 floors , once you get to the top the view and the surroundings are as pristine and humbling. Once you reach the top catch your breathe, take a dip in the stream and relax.
From here we continue the adventure and hike to Rainbow waterfalls.The hike time from Double Decker living root bridges to Rainbow falls is 45 min to 60 min depending upon the pace.
- Langkawet Village
- Tyrna Village
- Nongriat
Travel notes of the day
Nongriat , Cherrapunjee are approx 15 km apart ( road distance) The trek through the tropical forest cuts this distance by more than half, nevertheless if you are able , walk through the tropical forest is a must do. Very few guests have done so and came out super excited on the other side!
We trek back to Tyrna village to our awaiting vehicles.This will be our last trek on this trip. On reaching Cherrapunji we check in to our handpicked resort and sink in to the soft beds for a well deserved rest.
For the brave , there is a alternate route through a dense evergreen tropical forest which involves a steep climb to reach Nohkhalikai.
After a sumptuous lunch we check in to our accommodation at Cherrapunjee / Sohra ( Different names for same place) .
- Nongriat
- Tyrna
- Cherrapunjee
Travel notes of the day
If caves are new to you and you have never stepped in a natural cave before , this is your chance to be awed. Caves have their own climate due to the light, humidity , moisture, water and the vegetation inside
The must see waterfalls are Nohkalikai which is the longest and Dain-Thlen Waterfall ( Approx 280 ft in height ) is the prettiest owing to the rock formations and shrubbery around .
One other things the Meghalaya is known for is its stunning cave systems. This is your chance to check out the Mawsmai network of caves. if this is your first experience visiting a cave prepared to be awed at these natural wonders.
After exploring the Mawsami network of caves , we explore waterfalls in Cherrapunjee. The longest water fall in india has a 1100 feet fall and is at a stones throw away from where you are right now.
- Cherrapunjee
- Mawsami Village
- Cherrapunjee
Travel notes of the day
We are now in Assam on the Assam side of the border
For those of us who haven't heard about Pobitora before , Pobitora is a wild life sanctuary on the banks of Brahmaputra. It is home to the highest density population of the one horned rhinoceros in India. Aside from rhinos .
Other mammals in the sanctuary are Golden jackal, Wild boar Feral water buffalo. Barking deer, Indian leopard and Rhesus Macaque ( Langur) . It is also an Important Bird Area and home for more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.
After bidding ADIEU to Cherrapunjee , we leave the khasi hills behind. Bypassing Shillong we drive towards Guwahati to reach the Pobitora Wildlife sanctuary on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra.
Once we check in , we get ready for a cruise on the Brahmaputra river . The River Cruise allows you to experience the beautiful scenario of riverine areas up to the nearby place at Pobitora called Kajalighat. We will also visit the smallest islet in India - The Umananda river island.
- Cherrapunjee
- Pobitora Wildlife Sancturary
Travel notes of the day
Birding enthusiasts - Don't forget to carry your camera.The same applies to Wildlife enthusiasts as well.
Guwahati airport is 2.5 hours of driving distance from Pobitora .
Its an early day today. We start the day with a elephant safari in the Pobitora.
Pobitira has various mammals like Golden jackal, Wild boar, Water buffalo. Barking deer, Indian leopard, after greeting these habitants of the park. You will realise Wild life spotting is so much fun on an elephant than 4 wheels of a hard top vehicle.
Post the safari we will participate in an education session about the conservation efforts and initiatives in the Pobitora Wild life sanctuary and its surrounding villages.
We bid ADIEU to the trip and drive to Guwahati airport.
- Pobitora Wildlife Sancturary
- Guwahati Airport
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- Accommodation for 7 nights in resorts or homestay's
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8.
- Transfers by taxi (Toyota Innova or Tempo Traveler, depending on the size of the group)
- Forest entry fees
- Guide charges
- Parking charges
- Elephant safari at Pobitora
- River cruise at Pobitora
- GST
- Travel expenses from your city to Guwahati and back
- Room service, personal expenditure such as buying bottled water, drinks etc.
- Entry fees at sight-seeing spots in Sohra
Things to note while on the trip
When going to Nongriat, we will leave all our luggage behind except things that we will need for a night there. So please carry a daypack too. This will be also be useful for carrying water, some snacks, medicines etc. during treks.
Carry snacks such as energy bars, biscuits, hard-boiled sweets and Electral or Electrobion for oral re-hydration.
Water is safe to drink in these places but you may want to carry personal purifier bottles.
Airtel and Aircel coverage is available in most places. None of the other providers have reliable coverage in remote parts of Meghalaya and Assam.
Do minimise non-biodegradable items that you carry. When visiting places that do not have waste municipal waste management facilities, all non bio-degradable trash has to be carried back for safe disposal in the next town or city.
A checklist of things to carry to the root bridges
- Water Bottle — it is very important to carry water with you while trekking. Carry a good bottle with you, so that, instead of purchasing plastic water bottles, you can easily refill your own. The water is super clean and fresh.
- Spare Clothes — After reaching the double-decker living root bridges, there is no way that you won’t want to take a dip in the river below. So, carry spare clothes with you to change into. There is a proper washroom where you can change as well.
- Money — Carry extra cash with you because you’ll need it for various purchases along the way, such as the entry charges, and food.
- Hiking Shoes — The walk to the double-decker living root bridges is long and you will cross several uneven paths. Having a good pair of shoes is an absolute must.
- Bug Spray — You will be walking in the jungle and will encounter loads of bugs. Be prepared for it.
- Rain cover/Poncho — If you are travelling here during the monsoon season ensure that you are carrying a rain cover to prevent yourself from getting drenched.
- Snacks — Bring energy giving products such as fruits, energy bars. It is very easy to get tired and drained out.
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