About this North East Tour
The lesser-seen side of the abode of clouds
For travellers who have done the classics or simply want to dodge the crowds. This offbeat trip takes in the jaw-dropping Laitlum Canyon, the electric-blue Krangsuri Falls in the Jaintia hills, the ancient Mawphlang Sacred Forest, and still fits in the crystal river at Dawki.
Fewer tour buses, more raw Meghalaya - canyons, hidden falls, sacred groves and living culture.
Trip Highlights
Canyons, blue falls and sacred groves
The dramatic Laitlum Canyon
The blue Krangsuri Falls
Mawphlang Sacred Forest
Jaintia hills & Nartiang monoliths
The crystal Umngot river at Dawki
Offbeat, uncrowded corners
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Six offbeat days across Meghalaya
- Arrive at Guwahati; drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake.
- Evening at Police Bazaar.
- The dramatic Laitlum Canyon and its ridge walk.
- Mawphlang Sacred Forest guided walk.
- The electric-blue Krangsuri Falls (with a swim option).
- Nartiang monoliths and Thadlaskein lake.
- Boating the crystal Umngot river at Dawki.
- Quieter Shnongpdeng riverside; return to Shillong.
- Cherrapunji's quieter gems - Wei Sawdong falls and Arwah cave.
- Nohkalikai viewpoint; return to Shillong.
- Drive to Guwahati for your onward flight.
- An offbeat Meghalaya adventure complete.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers (Guwahati/Shillong)
- 5 nights hotel/homestay stay (Meghalaya)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Air/train fare to Guwahati
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Boat rides, entry tickets & activity charges
- Camera fees & optional experiences
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
Rain-forest holiday essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Best Time: October–May is ideal, with clear skies and pleasant weather. June–September is the monsoon — Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are the wettest places on earth — when waterfalls are at their fullest but rain is heavy.
How to Reach: Fly into Guwahati (Assam), the gateway to the North East; Shillong is about a 3-hour scenic drive. Shillong also has a small airport at Umroi. We handle all transfers.
Weather: Carry rain protection year-round — showers can pop up even outside the monsoon. Mornings are best for boating and waterfalls before clouds build.
Money & Network: ATMs are reliable in Shillong and Guwahati; carry cash for villages, boats and entry fees. Mobile network is patchy in remote valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
It focuses on the lesser-visited gems - Laitlum Canyon, the blue Krangsuri Falls in the Jaintia hills, Mawphlang's sacred forest, Nartiang's monoliths and quieter Cherrapunji spots like Wei Sawdong - rather than only the standard circuit, so you dodge the crowds.
Laitlum (meaning end of the hills) is a spectacular canyon a short drive from Shillong, with sweeping views into deep green gorges and a ridge trail down to a remote village. It is dramatic, atmospheric and refreshingly uncrowded.
Krangsuri, in the Jaintia hills near Jowai, is famous for its striking turquoise-blue pool fed by a wide waterfall. There is a viewing deck and a safe swimming area, making it one of Meghalaya's best falls for a dip.
Perfect - it is designed as a second (or deeper) Meghalaya trip, adding the Jaintia hills, canyons and hidden falls while still including the iconic Dawki river.
Yes - there is a designated swimming area with a lovely blue pool. Life jackets are usually available on hire. Swimming is best and safest in the dry season when the flow is gentler.
Nartiang, in the Jaintia hills, has one of the largest collections of ancient monoliths (standing stones) in the region, some centuries old, raised by the Jaintia kings - a fascinating, offbeat cultural stop.
October to May for clear weather, safe roads to the Jaintia hills and good swimming conditions at Krangsuri. The monsoon makes some offbeat roads and trails difficult.
They involve some longer drives and short walks (for example the hike down to Wei Sawdong), but nothing extreme. We use experienced local drivers who know these routes well.
