Experience misty mountains of Meghalaya, wildlife of Assam, and vibrant cultures of Manipur and Nagaland.
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Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Visit Kamakhya Temple (10am-12pm) and explore Assam State Museum. Evening stroll at Brahmaputra riverfront. Settle into your hotel and relax.
Early morning 4-hour drive to Kaziranga (95km). Jeep safari at 6am to spot one-horned rhinos, wild elephants, and tigers. Visit Orchid Sanctuary. Return to Guwahati by evening. Dinner at local Assamese restaurant.
3.5-hour scenic drive to Shillong (100km). Visit Ward's Lake and botanical gardens (2-3 hours). Explore Shillong Peak for panoramic views. Evening at Police Bazaar for local shopping and street food.
Full-day excursion to Cherrapunji (50km, 2 hours). Trek to Nohkalikai Falls (Asia's tallest plunge waterfall). Visit Mawsmai Cave and Arwah Cave. Experience the living root bridges at Nongriat village (moderate trek, 3-4 hours). Return to Shillong.
Visit Mawlynnong village - Asia's cleanest village (1.5 hours from Shillong). Explore Mawlynnong Waterfall and Sky Walk. Drive to Dawki (1 hour) to see the crystal-clear Umngot River. Boat ride on emerald waters. Return to Shillong.
Morning visit to Don Bosco Museum (9am-5pm) showcasing Northeast tribal culture. Lunch at local restaurant. 3.5-hour drive back to Guwahati. Evening flight or overnight stay. Last-minute shopping at Fancy Bazaar.
What each trip length realistically covers. Costs are per person, excluding travel to Northeast.
Guwahati as a base with a day trip to Kaziranga National Park for a wildlife safari, or Shillong and Cherrapunji for a quick Meghalaya taste.
Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra) with its root bridges and waterfalls, and Dawki's Umngot River.
Kaziranga for wildlife, then on to Shillong and Cherrapunji, covering both Assam's plains and Meghalaya's plateau.
Kaziranga, Majuli island, Guwahati, and a Meghalaya loop through Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki and Mawlynnong, at a relaxed pace with less daily travel fatigue.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is the main gateway to Northeast India, with direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Other useful airports include Dibrugarh and Jorhat in Assam, Imphal in Manipur, Agartala in Tripura, and Bagdogra in West Bengal (used for Sikkim and parts of North Bengal). From these airports, onward travel to specific destinations is by taxi or shared sumo/jeep, since intercity rail and road networks within the Northeast are limited.
Guwahati railway station is the principal railhead for the region, well connected to Kolkata, Delhi and other major cities. Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia and New Tinsukia are other important stations in Assam. Many destinations such as Shillong, Tawang, and most of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have no railway line at all, so road travel from Guwahati is necessary.
Guwahati is the main hub for road travel, with drives to Shillong taking about 3 hours, to Kaziranga about 4-5 hours, and to Tawang around 12-15 hours given mountainous terrain. State transport corporations (ASTC, MTC) and private operators run buses and shared sumos between major towns, but roads in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Meghalaya can be slow and prone to landslides in the monsoon.
Per person, excluding travel to Northeast. Estimates; prices rise in peak season.
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Updated September 2026. This guide is written with AI by Tripzio, the same AI that plans trips on this site. Prices are estimates and timings change, so check with the hotel or operator before you book.