North East Rainforest Tour
Delhi - Guwahati - Cherrapunjee - Mawlynnong - Shillong
Overview
Journey into the lush, rain-soaked landscapes of Meghalaya on this 9-day North East Rainforest Tour. Visit Cherrapunjee — once the wettest place on Earth — with its thundering waterfalls and ancient caves, explore the astonishing living root bridges of Mawlynnong (Asia's cleanest village), and discover the charming Scottish-style hill station of Shillong.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 9-day itinerary
Delhi
Delhi is the sprawling capital city of India, serving as a historic and modern hub known for its rich Mughal architecture and political significance.
Why you'll love it
- Red Fort
- India Gate
- Qutub Minar
Cherrapunjee
Cherrapunjee is a high-altitude town in Meghalaya famous for being one of the wettest places on Earth and for its stunning living root bridges.
Why you'll love it
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Shillong
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, known as the Scotland of the East for its rolling hills, pine forests, and vibrant music scene.
Why you'll love it
- Elephant Falls
- Shillong Peak
- Umiam Lake
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Delhi Arrival
On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to hotel, where rooms will be held on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Airport welcome
- Hotel check-in
Delhi / Guwahati
Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Guwahati. Arrive Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport. Greeted by representative and transferred to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing: Srimanta Shankerdev Kalashetra, a multi-art complex depicting the cultural diversity of Assam and the North East. Welcome dinner at a specialty restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Flight to Guwahati
- Srimanta Shankerdev Kalashetra
- Welcome dinner
Guwahati – Cherrapunjee (165 Kms / 7 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee, world renowned for being once the wettest place on Earth. En route visit Shillong Peak (1,965 m), which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city below. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Shillong Peak (1,965 m)
- Arrival in Cherrapunjee
- World's wettest place
Cherrapunjee Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Cherrapunjee. Visit Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls), Mawsmai Caves, and the magnificent Nohkailikai Falls — one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters)
- Mawsmai Caves
- Nohkailikai Falls
Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong – Shillong
Morning drive 3 hours (90 km) to Mawlynnong, one of the cleanest villages in Asia, bordering Bangladesh. Trek to the living Root Bridge — a natural engineering marvel. Walk to the Bangladesh viewpoint and interact with locals. Drive to Shillong en route visiting the Elephant Falls. Overnight at hotel.
- Mawlynnong (Asia's cleanest village)
- Living Root Bridge trek
- Bangladesh viewpoint
- Elephant Falls
Shillong Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of Shillong: Ward's Lake, Bidon Falls, Bishop Falls, the Cathedral, and the Museum. Afternoon — observe the unique Teer (Archery Lottery) of Shillong (except Sundays). Evening leisure for shopping. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Ward's Lake
- Bidon & Bishop Falls
- Teer Archery Lottery (unique to Shillong)
- Shopping leisure
Shillong – Guwahati (110 Kms / 3 hrs)
Morning drive back to Guwahati. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the State Museum and the famous Kamakhya Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Drive to Guwahati
- Kamakhya Temple
- State Museum
Guwahati / Delhi
Post breakfast check out and drive to Guwahati Airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
- Flight to Delhi
- Hotel check-in
Delhi City Tour & Departure
Morning city tour: India Gate, Parliament House. Afternoon Old Delhi tour: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial. Evening transfer to international airport for onward destination.
- India Gate
- Parliament House
- Jama Masjid
- Red Fort
- Gandhi Memorial
What's Included
- Accommodation 8 nights full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) — except Delhi on bed & breakfast
- All airport transfers with staff assistance
- All inland transfers and sightseeing by non-AC vehicle (AC in Delhi)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees at monuments
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Travel insurance, airfare Delhi–Guwahati–Delhi, visa
- Monument entrance fees (payable locally)
- Personal expenses (drinks, telephone, laundry)
- Tips and porter charges
- Expenses due to flight delays/cancellations, weather, or political closures
Starting from
AUD $1,118
per person
Free personalised itinerary planning