This Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli Island, and Meghalaya trip is a great choice for people who like being in the wild as much as they like the hills. Kaziranga National Park is the gem of Assam Tourism, and all our trips in Assam compulsorily cover the Kaziranga National Park for some great wildlife sightings.
Trip To Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli, and Meghalaya
We begin this tour from Guwahati and drive through the beautiful tea gardens of Assam to reach the Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinos. After experiencing jeep safari and elephant safari during our Kaziranga tour, we proceed towards the Majuli islands the next day. Kaziranga to Majuli island is a small drive, followed by a ferry ride to cross the mighty Brahmaputra River. We spend a couple of relaxed days exploring the tribal lifestyle and the satras of the Majuli islands. Then we proceed to our tour of Meghalaya and explore Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Mawlynnong, and Dawki, among others.
Kaziranga – Majuli Meghalaya tour itinerary
- Day 1: Guwahati To Kaziranga National Park
- Day 2: Kaziranga To Majuli
- Day 3: Majuli Local Sightseeing and Exploration
- Day 4: Village Walking Tours in Majuli – Majuli Weaver’s village and potters’ village tour
- Day 5: Majuli To Guwahati
- Day 6: Guwahati To Shillong
- Day 7: Shillong To Cherrapunjee
- Day 8: Cherrapunjee local or Cherrapunjee – Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek – Cherrapunjee
- Day 9: Cherrapunjee To Mawlynnong via Dawki
- Day 10: Shillong To Guwahati
Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli Meghalaya Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Guwahati To Kaziranga National Park
We begin our day in Guwahati and drive through the plains of Assam to finally reach the Kaziranga National Park. On the way, we stop for an authentic Assamese lunch. After reaching Kaziranga, we check into a lovely Assamese homestay, quickly freshen up, and head to our safari jeep, which will be ready and waiting to take us inside the national park for our first jungle safari in Kaziranga.
By the time we come out of the jungle, it will be dark. Time to relax after a long day.
Day 2: Kaziranga To Majuli
We start our day really early today and head out for our second safari in the Kaziranga National Park. Elephant safaris in Kaziranga National Park are for one hour. After this, you quickly grab your breakfast back at the homestay and start for Majuli Island. A road trip and an hour-long ferry later, find yourself relaxing at a tribal bamboo hut, relaxing with the evening free to yourself.
Day 3: Majuli Local Sightseeing and Exploration
This one day in Majuli is all about exploring the various aspects of the Majuli island. We start our day by visiting the Satras, the birthplace of Vaishnavite culture in Assam. We explore the unique mask-making art of Majuli by experiencing it firsthand. Interaction with the artists is a good way to learn how these unique masks take shape, from bamboo structures to the final product. In the evening, either cycle around or relax by the river.
Post dark, sit by the bonfire, share stories, and sip your favorite brew.
Day 4: Village Walking Tours in Majuli – Majuli Weaver’s village and Potter’s village tour
Today we visit nearby Mising (the local tribe of this part of the region) village(s). While on the walking tour, we interact with the locals and learn more about their daily life and their culture. We also learn and see firsthand how wonderful weavers they are. Later in the day, we visit Salmora, the potter’s village, and find out how this cottage industry of the island has survived and flourished over the years. Later in the evening, we walk to the sunset point to witness the obvious, a gorgeous one at that.
Day 5: Majuli To Guwahati
Today is going to be a long day. We drive from Majuli to Guwahati. It is mostly a drive with small stopovers for food. Check in to your hotel in Guwahati and prepare for your journey to the hills tomorrow 🙂
Day 6: Guwahati To Shillong
Today, we enter the abode of clouds, Meghalaya. Enjoy the drive through the winding roads ascending to the hills of Meghalaya, leaving the plains of Assam behind. The scenery changes quickly, so don’t hesitate to ask for photostops whenever you want to. Today is a relaxed day. As you near Shillong, your first formal stop will be at the gorgeous Umiam Lake. Spend time here, maybe go for a speedboat ride on the lake if you want to and/or, grab your lunch by the lake.
After leaving the lake, your next stop would be the Umiam lake view point that offers a wide-angle view of this gorgeous manmade structure. From there, you will reach Shillong soon after. If you reach early, you can directly head to the stay to rest and relax or directly head to the market area to feel the vibe of Shillong.
Day 7: Shillong To Cherrapunjee
Today we head to the rainiest place on earth – Cherrapunjee. On our way from Shillong to Cherrapunjee, we stop and explore many must-see places in Cherrapunjee and around it. The list below is how we will generally proceed:
- Elephant falls
- Shillong Peak
- Mawkdok Viewpoint
- Wah Kaba falls
- Arwah Caves
- Nonkalikhai Falls
- Mawsmai Caves.
Day 8: Cherrapunjee To Double Decker Living Root Bridge To Cherrapunjee
Today, we head to the double-decker living root bridges of Nongriat – a bio-engineering marvel. It’s a long and tedious walk, but the views all across the trail will more than make up for it. Spend as much time as you want on the way and at the living root bridges. Back to Cherrapunjee by late evening.
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Day 8: Cherrapunjee To Local
Explore more of Cherrapunjee today, from the Garden of Caves to waterfalls that are spread across Sohra.
Day 9: Cherrapunjee To Dawki and Mawlynnong
Today, we start our journey from Cherrapunjee to Mawlynnong via Dawki and Tamabil (India-Bangladesh border). Beautiful scenery will keep you company until you reach the transparent waters of the Dawki River that divides India and Bangladesh. Spend your time here boating on the transparent waters of the river and/or doing various adventure activities available here. Post lunch, drive back to the cleanest village in all of Asia, Mawlynnong. Check into a simple and beautiful Khasi homestay in the village.
Day 10: Mawlynnong To Guwahati
Walk around the beautiful village with its hundred-year-old Church to see how everyone, from kids to elders, strives to keep even the tiniest bit of trash off the streets and everywhere else other than the dustbins. Visit the Living Root Bridge, a wonder in itself, at Riwai village. You might also want to visit the balancing rock on your way. Then, start your return journey to Guwahati to catch your flight back home.
Inclusions
- A dedicated vehicle with a driver cum guide
- All tolls
- Local guide wherever required
- Accommodation at wonderful local homestays and bamboo cottages, with breakfast
- One Jeep Safari – for 2 people
- Local guide charges as required
- One Elephant Safari – for 2 people (Elephant safaris are first-come-first-serve)
Exclusions
- Parking and entry to attractions
- Any personal expenses
- Driver gratitude money (tip) at the end of the trip
- Boating charges
- 5% GST
- Anything that is not mentioned above in the ‘Inclusions’ section.
Cancellations
- 50% refund if canceled up to 45 days before the start of the trip.
- 25% refund if canceled between 30 and 44 days before the start of the trip.
- No Refund if less than 30 days are left for the trip’s start.
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