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8 DAYS · 7 NIGHTS

Shillong & Sohra & Dawki in 8 days

Shillong → Sohra → Dawki
Photo: ANKAN · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized/WebP

THE ROUTE AT A GLANCE

A thoughtful starting plan

Plan 8 days in Meghalaya via Shillong, Sohra, Dawki. Compare the day-wise route, stay bases and transfer questions, then request a Glider quote.

DURATION8 days / 7 nights
STAY BASESShillong · Sohra · Dawki
PRICE₹34,500 estimated / adult

This is a suggested route to discuss with Glider. Transfer methods, attraction access and daily timing should be confirmed for your dates.

YOUR DAYS, AT YOUR PACE

Day-wise itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival and settle into Shillong

Keep arrival day flexible. Arrange your airport or station connection, check in, and explore the immediate neighbourhood if your arrival time allows. Reserve ticketed sights for a full day rather than risking them against an uncertain arrival.

Suggested overnight base: Shillong

DAY 2

Ward s Lake & Shillong neighbourhoods

Use Shillong as your base and make Ward s Lake the main focus. Pair it with Don Bosco Museum only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.

Suggested overnight base: Shillong

DAY 3

Don Bosco Museum & Shillong neighbourhoods

Use Shillong as your base and make Don Bosco Museum the main focus. Pair it with Elephant Falls only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.

Suggested overnight base: Shillong

DAY 4

Travel to Sohra

Move to Sohra and allow the transfer to be the main commitment of the day. The route may require rail, road, boat or an internal flight; ask Glider to confirm the method and departure timings before fixing sightseeing. After check-in, choose a short local walk or Living root bridge planning if time allows.

Suggested overnight base: Sohra

DAY 5

Nohkalikai Falls & Sohra neighbourhoods

Use Sohra as your base and make Nohkalikai Falls the main focus. Pair it with Mawsmai only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.

Suggested overnight base: Sohra

DAY 6

Travel to Dawki

Move to Dawki and allow the transfer to be the main commitment of the day. The route may require rail, road, boat or an internal flight; ask Glider to confirm the method and departure timings before fixing sightseeing. After check-in, choose a short local walk or Shnongpdeng if time allows.

Suggested overnight base: Dawki

DAY 7

Mawlynnong & Dawki neighbourhoods

Use Dawki as your base and make Mawlynnong the main focus. Pair it with Umngot river only if opening times, weather and local travel make the combination practical. Keep a break between visits, and confirm guide, ticket and pickup arrangements in the quote.

Suggested overnight base: Dawki

DAY 8

Departure from Dawki

Check out and allow a comfortable connection to your onward airport or station. Keep this day free from non-refundable sightseeing unless departure timing leaves sufficient room. Request baggage, transfer and checkout arrangements in the final travel brief.

Onward travel

Where to stay & how the route connects

Shillong

Use this base to plan time around Ward s Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls. Choose a property location that fits your pickup arrangements and the sights you want to prioritise.

Confirm room category, sharing basis, breakfast and checkout time with your quote.

Sohra

Use this base to plan time around Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai, Living root bridge planning. Choose a property location that fits your pickup arrangements and the sights you want to prioritise.

Confirm room category, sharing basis, breakfast and checkout time with your quote.

Dawki

Use this base to plan time around Umngot river, Shnongpdeng, Mawlynnong. Choose a property location that fits your pickup arrangements and the sights you want to prioritise.

Confirm room category, sharing basis, breakfast and checkout time with your quote.

Confirm before you book

  • Arrival and departure points, with a practical connection between each stay base.
  • Named hotels, room categories and the number of nights at each property.
  • Transport type, baggage arrangements, attraction tickets and guide services.
  • Seasonal access, local permissions and the plan for weather-related changes.
  • Flights, meals, taxes and optional experiences, with included and extra costs separated.

Transport or sightseeing shown in a route idea is a planning suggestion. Your confirmed booking document is the source for included services.

Meghalaya trip planning questions

What does this 8-day Meghalaya route cover?

This suggested route uses Shillong, Sohra, Dawki as stay bases. The day plan highlights Ward s Lake, Nohkalikai Falls, Umngot river and allows arrival, transfer and departure time.

Is the Meghalaya itinerary a fixed-price package?

The displayed price is an estimated land budget based on researched comparable packages, adjusted for route length. It is not a confirmed booking price. Glider prepares a written quote using your dates, travel party, hotel choice and requested services. Flights, meals and tickets are included only when listed in that quote.

How many hotel bases are in this route?

The plan has 3 suggested stay bases: Shillong, Sohra, Dawki. A different arrival airport, flight connection or preferred pace may change where you stay.

Can I adapt this Meghalaya route for children or parents?

Yes. Tell Glider about room sharing, walking preferences, rest breaks and your preferred daily pace. The proposed stops can be reduced or rearranged before a quote is confirmed.

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PLANNED FOR TRAVELLERS IN INDIA

Planning Meghalaya from India

Use this 8-day Meghalaya route through Shillong & Sohra & Dawki to shortlist your stay bases before choosing flights.

Your starting point

Share your starting city and whether you prefer air, rail or road travel. Confirm the arrival point, local transfers and return connection alongside the day-wise plan.

A clear budget in rupees

The Meghalaya route shows an estimated land price per adult in INR, based on twin sharing. Flights, visas and taxes are extra; request an itemised written quote.

Family and meal preferences

Tell us about children’s ages, senior travellers, room sharing, walking comfort and vegetarian or Jain meal preferences. Availability of suitable meals and accessible arrangements must be confirmed for each stop.

Dates and local arrangements

Share your exact dates and preferred daily pace. Confirm attraction opening days, local travel time and any weather-dependent activities before finalising the route.

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Route design: Glider Travels planning desk · Updated 2026-10-26

Destination background: Meghalaya reference guide. Use current official attraction and transport information before booking.

These pages present proposed route designs. Availability, access and service inclusions are confirmed in a written quote.

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