Misty Shillong, the thundering waterfalls of Cherrapunji, the crystal-clear Umngot river at Dawki, Asia''s cleanest village Mawlynnong and the living root bridges — plus North-East combos with Kaziranga''s rhinos, the river island of Majuli and Arunachal''s Tawang. Explore it all with Yatraved''s 22 handcrafted holidays.
India''s North East is a world apart — and Meghalaya, the abode of clouds, is its green heart. Ride a boat on the glass-clear Umngot river at Dawki, stand beneath India''s tallest plunge waterfall at Nohkalikai, wander the spotless lanes of Mawlynnong, and trek to the astonishing double-decker living root bridge at Nongriat. Beyond Meghalaya lie Assam''s one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga, the serene river island of Majuli, and the high monasteries of Tawang in Arunachal. Yatraved runs comfortable North-East trips with verified stays and homestays, private transfers, permit assistance for Arunachal, and a team on hand throughout.
North-East Regions
🏙️ Shillong & Cherrapunji
Waterfalls & caves
The pine-clad capital and the wettest hills on earth — Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls, Mawsmai caves and living root bridges.
🚤 Dawki & Mawlynnong
Crystal river & villages
Boat on the glass-clear Umngot river and wander Asia''s cleanest village with its bamboo skywalk and root bridge.
🦉 Kaziranga & Assam
Wildlife & cultureNov–Apr
Rhino and elephant safaris in a UNESCO park, the Kamakhya temple and the satras of Majuli river island.
🏛️ Tawang & Arunachal
Himalayan monasteriesILP needed
Cross the 4,170m Sela Pass to India''s largest monastery at Tawang, through the Dirang and Bomdila valleys.
Best Time to Visit
⛅ Winter (Oct–Feb)
Clear & dry
The best window — clear skies, the clearest Dawki water, open Kaziranga and crisp mountain views in Arunachal.
🌷 Spring (Mar–May)
Green & pleasant
Warm, green and lovely for waterfalls and villages before the monsoon arrives.
🌬️ Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
Fullest falls
Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are the wettest places on earth — waterfalls roar, but rain is heavy and some roads and treks are affected.
How to Reach
✈️ By Air
Fly into Guwahati (Assam), the gateway; Shillong is about 3 hours by road. Shillong also has a small airport at Umroi.
🚌 Getting Around
All sightseeing is by private vehicle with experienced local drivers. North-East distances are long on mountain roads — we plan realistic timings.
📜 Permits
Meghalaya and Assam need no permit for Indians. Arunachal requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP), which we arrange for combo tours.
October to May is best for Meghalaya, with clear skies and pleasant weather. Kaziranga (Assam) is open November to April, and Arunachal is best October to April. The June-September monsoon makes waterfalls spectacular but brings very heavy rain - Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are the wettest places on earth.
Fly into Guwahati (Assam), the region's main gateway, which is well connected from Delhi, Kolkata and other metros. Shillong is about a 3-hour scenic drive away and also has a small airport at Umroi. We arrange all transfers from Guwahati.
We run Meghalaya trips (Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong, living root bridges, the Jaintia hills), plus North-East combos with Assam's Kaziranga and Majuli and Arunachal's Tawang - from short weekends to grand three-state circuits.
Around 4 days for a Shillong-Cherrapunji weekend, 5-6 days for the classic Meghalaya circuit with Dawki and Mawlynnong, 8-9 days for an Assam-Meghalaya combo with Kaziranga, and 10-14 days for a grand Arunachal (Tawang) circuit.
Meghalaya and Assam need no special permit for Indian travellers - just a photo ID. Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP), which we arrange for our combo tours; you just carry ID and passport-size photos.
Yes - we offer gentle family tours, romantic honeymoon packages, value group departures and adventurous trek and camping trips. The region is safe and friendly, and we tailor the pace and stays to your group.
Yes - the easy Riwai living root bridge near Mawlynnong suits everyone, while the famous Nongriat double-decker (about 3,500 steps) is a rewarding trek. The Umngot river at Dawki is astonishingly clear, at its best from November to April in the early morning.
Meghalaya is one of the rainiest places on earth, so carry rain protection (an umbrella or poncho) year-round, along with light layers, a warm top for cool evenings and grippy shoes. For Arunachal combos, add a warm jacket for Tawang and the Sela Pass.
Ready for the Abode of Clouds?
Tell us your dates and whether it''s a Meghalaya circuit, a root-bridge trek, a Kaziranga safari or a grand Arunachal journey — we''ll craft the perfect North-East itinerary for you, with a free quote in 24 hours.
