Beautiful mountain landscapes
Mountains of Meghalaya
Mountains and trekking
Impressive waterfalls
A vacation in Meghalaya is ideal for hikes and easy to moderately challenging treks through the beautiful mountain and plateau landscapes. Lush green meadows stretch over rolling hills, interspersed with seemingly thrown rock formations, criss-crossed by crystal-clear streams and amazing waterfalls. The tranquillity of the forests invites you to pause and enjoy the view.
| Physical challenge | Name and area of the trek | Maximum altitude | Duration | Type of accommodation | Notes/description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | |||||
| easy | Village and nature hikes | 1,000 to 1,800 m | 1-6 hours | Lodge/homestay | Gain insight into life and work in rural Meghalaya, amidst the green hilly landscape. Discover the vibrant root bridges, waterfalls and crystal clear streams |
| TREKKING up to 3,600 meters | |||||
| easy | David Scott Trail | 2,000 meters | 5 hours | Homestay/ inn | Enjoy the green hilly landscape of “Indian Scotland” on a historic hiking trail. Cross the Sacred Forest and follow the historic trail through green hills to Shillong. If you wish, you can lend a hand with the daily work of the farmers. |
| easy to moderate | Smit Trek | 1,600 m | 6 hours | Guesthouse/hotel | Trek to the spiritual center and administrative headquarters of the Khyrim Syiemship and the Khasi people. If you have the opportunity and are interested, you can lend a hand with the daily work |
| easy to moderate | Krang-Pynursi Trek | 1,400 m | 2 to 3 days | Guesthouse/lodge/tent | The trek leads through gorges and over gentle, green hills to the high plateau in the southern foothills of the Khasi Hills. If you have the opportunity and are interested, you can lend a hand with the daily work on the land |