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Meghalaya round trip: Discovering Indian Scotland – Exotic landscapes and unique company

Duration: 12 Days

Tour Type: Nature, Cultural & Exploration Tour

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Region: Meghalaya & Assam (Northeast India)

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Private tours – Nature/ culture/ hiking options

We also offer all of our tours as private tours – at your best time and with your desired program.
Contact us – we will be happy to help you.

Little touched by tourism, the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya is an unknown and exotic destination for nature-loving private tours or small groups who want to get to know something new, away from mass tourism.


Stroll through rolling hills interspersed with granite rocks as big as houses, experience mysterious caves, dramatic gorges and rushing waterfalls and marvel at the steep tropical mountain slopes and bizarre limestone formations on the grass-covered plateau of Cherrapunjee.

This plateau, which stands out from the lowlands of Bangladesh at around 1,500 m, is located in a zone of the world where the most intensive rainfall is recorded – the explanation for the “steaming” lowlands of Bangladesh that extend as far as the eye can see behind the Cherrapunjee plateau. It is uniquely spectacular to experience how the moisture from the flatlands of Bangladesh piles up into clouds above the Meghalaya Plateau and then rushes down over the picturesque landscape.

You will meet the Khasis people, a matrilineal society in which the youngest daughter inherits the family’s land and high priestesses play an important role.

Walk through sacred forests rich in butterflies and orchids, through which crystal-clear rivers meander; cross watercourses on living roots that have been shaped into bridges by the locals over decades; recharge your batteries in front of spectacular, rushing waterfalls. Visit some of the largest caves in the world if you wish and learn a lot about the Khasis, the Hindu Jaintias and the former headhunters, the Garo people.

This tour offers you fascinating and varied highlights in an unjustly unknown area of northeast India.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore rolling green hills, cliffs, and dramatic valleys
  • Experience one of the wettest regions on earth with misty cloud-covered plateaus
  • Visit the famous plateau overlooking Bangladesh plains
  • Witness spectacular waterfalls, limestone formations & caves
  • Walk across unique bridges made from living tree roots
  • A perfect blend of nature and indigenous engineering
  • Explore Khasi sacred groves rich in biodiversity
  • Enjoy scenic walks through rivers, forests, and butterfly habitats
  • Visit remote villages near the Bangladesh border
  • Stay in traditional bamboo houses for an authentic experience
  • Explore the charming hill capital often called the “Scotland of the East”
  • Visit lakes, viewpoints, and local markets
  • Visit Nartiang Monolith Garden (ancient stone structures)
  • Explore caves and optional adventure activities

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Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Guwahati Airport, Assam or in combination with travel module “Delhi”, “Kolkata”, “Assam”, “Arunachal Pradesh” or “Nagaland” – transfer to Shillong

Day 2

Shillong – sightseeing tour

Day 3

Shillong – Umian Lake/ Sohpetbneng – Shillong

Day 4

Shillong – Smit & Nongkrem – Mawphlang – Shillong

Day 5

Shillong – Cherrapunjee/ Sohra

Day  6

Cherrapunjee/ Sohra – Laitkynsew

Day 7

Laitkynsew – Nongriat – Laitkynsew

Day 8

Laitkynsew – Mawlynong

Day 9

Mawlynong

Day 10

Mawlynong, 780 m above sea level – Shillong, 1500 m above sea level

Day 11

Shillong – Nartiang Monolith Garden – Shillong

Day 12

Shillong – Guwahati Airport or continue with travel module “Delhi”, “Kolkata”, “Assam”, “Arunachal Pradesh” or “Nagaland”

Additional options

  • Popular: Combine your tour with safaris in Kaziranga National Park or with our travel modules “Nagaland“, “Assam“, “Arunachal Pradesh” or other destinations.
  • Hike: Integrate a day hike on the historic “David Scot Trail” to Cherrapunjee.
  • Adventure: Visit with us the land of the Garos, an indigenous people with a history of headhunting
  • Gigantic caves: Integrate a visit to one of Meghalaya’s gigantic caves with an expert tour guide.

The journey is led by an experienced English-speaking local guide who provides cultural insights, assists communication with local communities, and ensures smooth coordination throughout the tour.

  • Easy to moderate hikes (1–6 hours optional).
  • Good hiking shoes recommended.
  • Participants carry personal daypacks.
  • Overland travel stages of 1–5 hours.
  • Flexibility and openness to local conditions required.

Comfortable guesthouses or mid-range hotels in major towns such as Delhi, Rumtek and Gangtok. Simpler guesthouses are used in remote regions, offering authentic local experiences.

Homestays provide cultural immersion rather than luxury comfort. Facilities are simple, meals are home-cooked, and travelers gain insight into authentic local lifestyles.

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are available. Hiking days usually include packed lunches. Drinks are not included except breakfast beverages. Boiled water or tea may be available during hikes for an additional cost.
Services Included
  • International & domestic flights (economy class)
  • All transfers and overland transport
  • Hotels and homestay accommodation
  • Meals during the tour
  • Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Sikkim permits
  • English-speaking guide
  • Emergency support equipment
  • Visa assistance
Services Not Included
  • Personal drinks and beverages
  • Lunch & dinner in Delhi
  • Restaurant drinks
  • Personal expenses
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