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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: INR
- Languages: English, Khasi, Garo, Hindi
- Climate: Subtropical highland
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Population: Approximately 3.3 million
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is between October and May.
- Visa Requirements Meghalaya is part of India, so standard Indian visa requirements apply. Visitors from visa-exempt countries can enter India without a visa for short stays. Many nationalities, including US, EU, and UK citizens, can apply for an e-visa online before arrival. Visa on arrival is limited and generally not available for tourists. A valid passport and visa or e-visa are required for entry.
About Meghalaya
Meghalaya, known as the "Abode of Clouds," is a picturesque state in northeastern India renowned for its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and abundant rainfall. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich indigenous culture. The state is famous for its living root bridges, which are natural wonders created by intertwining roots of rubber trees over streams and rivers. Tourists are drawn to Meghalaya for its serene hill stations like Shillong, vibrant tribal traditions, and spectacular waterfalls such as Nohkalikai Falls, one of the tallest in India. The climate is cool and refreshing, making it a perfect escape from the heat of the plains. Meghalaya's caves, including Mawsmai and Siju, attract adventure enthusiasts interested in spelunking. The state also hosts colorful festivals that showcase its rich heritage. Visitors can enjoy trekking, exploring local markets, and sampling unique Khasi and Garo cuisines. Meghalaya’s combination of natural wonders and cultural richness makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both adventure and cultural immersion.
Top Attractions
1. Living Root Bridges – Natural bridges formed by the roots of rubber trees, unique to Meghalaya and a marvel of bioengineering. 2. Nohkalikai Falls – One of India’s tallest waterfalls, offering breathtaking views and surrounded by dense forest. 3. Shillong – The capital city known as the "Scotland of the East," famous for its colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and pleasant climate. 4. Mawsmai Cave – A popular limestone cave near Cherrapunji, known for its stalactites and stalagmites formations. 5. Dawki River – Crystal-clear river famous for boating and scenic views along the India-Bangladesh border.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy trekking through dense forests and hills, exploring caves, and boating on the Dawki River. Cultural experiences include attending tribal festivals, visiting local villages, and shopping for traditional handicrafts. Adventure seekers can try caving, hiking, and bird watching. The cool climate also makes it ideal for nature walks and photography.
Meghalaya Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of India
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy trekking through dense forests and hills, exploring caves, and boating on the Dawki River. Cultural experiences include attending tribal festivals, visiting local villages, and shopping for traditional handicrafts. Adventure seekers can try caving, hiking, and bird watching. The cool climate also makes it ideal for nature walks and photography.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is between October and May. Pack warm clothes for cooler evenings and rain gear during the monsoon season. Respect local customs and dress modestly. Carry cash as card acceptance may be limited in remote areas. Stay hydrated and be cautious when trekking or exploring caves. Always seek local guidance for offbeat locations.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $250
12 Available Tour Excursions in Meghalaya
Our tours are specially designed for women. we take care of safety and security during the tour. We provide you all accommodation in a clean and hygienic homestay. We also provide proper guidance during and before the trip.
Price: $586.59
Duration: 168 hours
Delve into the untouched heart of Northeast India on this 9-day guided adventure through Khasi Hills and the Garo Hills. This tour combines outdoor thrills with cultural experiences, featuring exploration of limestone caves, bamboo skywalks, and crystal-clear rivers. Enjoy stays in locally hosted homestays for a genuine glimpse into regional traditions, and savor daily breakfast to energize your adventures. - Experience immersive stays in cultural homestays to connect with local traditions - Explore the remote Garo Hills and enjoy activities like Wari Chora canyon boating and trekking. - Visit Mawlynnong, Asia’s Cleanest Village, and partake in optional scuba diving at Dawki - Ideal for cultural travelers and adventure seekers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences
Price: $1,055.85
Duration: 216 hours
You'll spend each day exploring some of the Meghalaya's best Spots, Since we manage everything ever ready it will surely give you more time to sight see and experience each spot giving full time in exploring. .
Price: $700.00
Duration: 96 hours
Discover the Indian town Dawki known for its waterfalls, scenic river with crystal clear water on this fantastic 10-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Explore Krang Suri Waterfall with a vibrant blue pool at its base surrounded by lush greenery and lofty mountains. 2. Visit the Umngot River – the river with crystal clear water. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $144.65
Duration: 10 hours
Meghalaya - nature's heaven on earth is found in the northeastern portion of India. This actually favored region is popular for its jaw-dropping truths, such as Meghalaya is the wettest put on our planet and its perfect characteristic beauty is one of its kind. It is decorated with a broad extend of virgin aqua, fauna, and vegetation. This astounding visit through the peaceful laps of Meghalaya will energize and excite the traveler in you, where you may too get to explore the shocking excellence of the Dawki stream and the fields of Bangladesh.
Price: $305.02
Duration: 96 hours
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Shillong and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Shillong tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Umiam Lake, Ward's Lake, Elephant Falls and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $140.77
Duration: 8 hours
Experience Shillong's colonial side on this spectacular walking tour designed to take travelers from regular tourist site to British-influenced city attractions and provide an insight into the region's colonial architecture and heritage sites, its past, vibrant culture, and its citizens with lots of wonderful city stories and fun facts. Get the exclusive glimpse of the city's extensive architectural styles, planning features, and ornamental details of the city, mapping the city's social and cultural past during the walking tour. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit.
Price: $12.55
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Shillong. Enjoy the company of tall trees and beautiful landscapes with this nature walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Laitkor Catholic Church with trek going through a small cliffs and moved forward the lush green view on trekking routes and panoramic views of Shillong City 3. Climb through the rocky terrain, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful Shillong View Point and later walk in lush green upper Shillong forest.
Price: $23.46
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the the village of Mawlynnong, claimed to be Asia's cleanest village and explore the world famous living root bridges on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Explore the cleanest village located on the East Khasi hills and is surrounded by lush greenery and lofty mountains. 2. Walk on the world famous living root bridges with just a 10 minute hike. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $140.78
Duration: 10 hours
Shillong is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.
Price: $23.46
Duration: 2 hours
Experience authentic Shillong on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Shillong beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Shillong has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.
Price: $12.55
Duration: 2 hours
Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Shillong and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 4-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Shillong tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the famous Ward's Lake and many other tourists places. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Price: $78.25
Duration: 4 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Meghalaya’s cuisine is simple, hearty, and based on local ingredients like rice, meat, and leafy vegetables. Signature dishes include Jadoh (rice cooked with meat), Dohneiiong (pork with black sesame seeds), and Tungrymbai (fermented soybean). Local markets offer fresh produce and traditional snacks. Popular restaurants in Shillong serve authentic Khasi and Garo dishes alongside Indian and continental options.
Getting Around
Meghalaya can be reached by air via Shillong’s Umroi Airport or by train to nearby Guwahati followed by road travel. Local transportation includes shared taxis, buses, and auto-rickshaws. Hiring private taxis is common for tourists. Roads can be hilly and winding, so travel times may be longer than expected. Costs are generally affordable.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is between October and May. Pack warm clothes for cooler evenings and rain gear during the monsoon season. Respect local customs and dress modestly. Carry cash as card acceptance may be limited in remote areas. Stay hydrated and be cautious when trekking or exploring caves. Always seek local guidance for offbeat locations.
Culture & Customs
Meghalaya is home to matrilineal tribes like the Khasi and Garo, where lineage and inheritance pass through women. Social customs emphasize respect for elders and community harmony. Festivals such as Wangala and Shad Suk Mynsiem celebrate harvest and traditional dances. Visitors should seek permission before photographing people and avoid disrupting local rituals. Hospitality is warm and genuine.
