Shillong and Cherrapunji

Cloud usually rises out of the Sohra gorges by late morning. On a day trip from Shillong you reach Nohkalikai around midday, when the view is most often lost. Sleeping one night in Sohra puts you at the viewpoint by 8 am, and gives you a quiet evening on the plateau away from Shillong traffic.

Sohra is about 55 km from Shillong, a 1.5 to 2 hour drive on a winding but well-surfaced hill road. With stops at the Mawkdok valley viewpoint and Wah Kaba Falls, plan on three hours. The road is usually open all year, though heavy rain can cause short delays.

It starts at ₹12,500 per person on twin sharing with standard hotels, breakfast and dinner, and a private sedan. Premium hotels add around ₹3,500 to ₹5,000 per person and luxury more. An Innova or Ertiga for four or more travellers costs extra but is shared across the group.

October and November combine full waterfalls with clearer skies. June to September gives the biggest falls but frequent cloud and heavy rain. December to February is dry and clear but the falls are thin. March to May is warm, with occasional storms. We run this trip in all months.

Mawsmai is lit and has a marked route of about 150 m. Children usually love it. There is one tight squeeze and some wet, slippery rock, so seniors with knee or back trouble can take the shorter exit or wait outside. Wear shoes with grip, not sandals.

No. The Nongriat double decker root bridge involves about 3,500 steps down from Tyrna and the same climb back, a full day of effort. It does not fit a gentle family trip of three nights. Our Living Root Bridges Trek or Complete Meghalaya packages include it with time to rest.

Not for the viewpoints and caves in this itinerary. Since mid-2025, East Khasi Hills has required registered local guides for treks such as Nongriat and Wei Sawdong. If you add a trek, we arrange the guide. Check current status before you travel, as the rules are still being refined.

Sohra sits at about 1,480 m and is cooler and wetter than Shillong. It receives over 11,000 mm of rain a year, most between May and September. Winter days are mild and clear, but nights fall to 5 to 8°C. Pack a rain jacket in any season and a warm layer from November.

A flight before about 12.30 pm is risky, because the drive is 3 to 3.5 hours and traffic near Guwahati can add time. We suggest flights after 2.30 pm. If you must leave early, we can move the last night to Guwahati and do the drive on Day 3 evening.