Meghalaya: Roots & Rain
Double-decker root bridge, Nongriat, Meghalaya
Highlights
- Double-decker living root bridge trek at Nongriat
- Dawki river — the levitating-boat photo is real
- Krem Mawmluh cave expedition with headlamps
- Seven Sisters & Nohkalikai waterfalls
- Evening at Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong
The story
Meghalaya is proof India still keeps secrets. Bridges grown — not built — from living rubber-fig roots, rivers so clear the boats look like they're levitating, and caves that swallow daylight.
The double-decker root bridge trek is 3,500 steps down and legend has it your old self doesn't make it back up. We climb it slow, together.
Itinerary
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Fly to Guwahati, drive up to Shillong. Café evening at Police Bazar.
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Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake amble.
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Nongriat double-decker root bridge — 3,500 steps each way. Natural pool swim at the bottom.
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Crystal river boating on the Umngot, sunset in Asia's cleanest village.
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Krem Mawmluh caving, Nohkalikai viewpoint, farewell dinner.
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Drive down, fly home with legs that remember.
We'll WhatsApp you the full day-by-day itinerary — free, no calls unless you ask.
Inclusions
- Return flights Ahmedabad ↔ Guwahati
- 5 nights hotels + homestay mix
- Daily breakfast + 3 dinners
- All treks with local guides
- Caving gear & river boating
- AC vehicle for all transfers
Exclusions
- Lunches on trek days (carry-packs available ₹250)
- Personal porter at Nongriat (₹800, worth it)
- Anything not in inclusions
Know before you go
- The root bridge trek needs basic fitness — 3,500 steps down AND up
- It rains when it wants; good shoes and a shell are non-negotiable
- Network is patchy outside Shillong — download offline maps
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Payment policy
30% deposit locks your seat the moment you book.
Balance is due 21 days before departure.
UPI, cards and net-banking accepted; EMI available on major cards.
Flat 2% TCS applies on overseas packages and is shown before you pay — no surprises at checkout.
Confirmation policy
Instant confirmation on WhatsApp and email as soon as your deposit clears.
Departure is guaranteed once 12 travelers are confirmed; if we ever cancel a departure, you choose a full refund or a free date change.
Refund policy
Full refund (minus payment-gateway fees) if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days of approval.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date-change to a later departure is allowed up to 15 days out.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Fully personalised. This itinerary is a starting point — we tailor every day to you.
- Visas & TCS handled. Flat 2% TCS on overseas trips, paperwork on us.
- Secure deposits. Protected until you travel, cancel windows in writing.
- A dedicated captain. One trained trip captain, on call your whole journey.
Reviews 5.0 ★ · 2
Legs destroyed, soul repaired
The pool below the root bridge is the best swim in India. Guides were brilliant.
Dawki does not look real in person either.
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