GROUP TRIP  ·  THE ABODE OF CLOUDS

MEGHALAYA GROUP TRIP.

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Oct 10–18 · Nov 21–29
2026-27 · 2 Batches
9 Days · 8 Nights
Duration
12–14 Pax
Group Size
Homestays · Tents
Stays
8 Breakfasts
Meals
Guwahati GAU
Fly Into
Living Root Bridges
Headline
River Canyoning
Signature

10 Unreal Meghalaya Moments

Meghalaya isn't just waterfalls and root bridges. Every experience below is the kind of thing you can't plan solo, we've built the access, the route, and the local crew.

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Trek down 3,500 stone steps to the 100+ year old Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat Day 5
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Walk the 16 km David Scott Trail, the British-era horse-cart path cut through pine forest Day 3
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Professional caving in Mawmluh, crawl, climb and wade through one of India's longest caves Day 6
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River canyoning with optional cliff jumps into turquoise gorge pools Day 2
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Stand below Nohkalikai, India's tallest plunge waterfall at 340 m (1,115 ft) Day 4
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Enter Mawphlang Sacred Forest, a living altar where not a single leaf can be removed Day 3
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Swim in Prut Waterfall pools on a hidden stretch only locals know about Day 4
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Overnight tent camping beside the glass-clear Shnongpdeng river with a bonfire under stars Day 7
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Mawryngkhang bamboo trek, a ridgeline walk on bamboo bridges above a 100 m drop Day 7
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Cruise the Umngot river at Dawki, clear enough to see the boat's shadow on the riverbed Day 7

The Itinerary

9 days. 8 nights. One state with the world's cleanest river, longest living root bridges, and the rain forest that rewrote India's geology textbooks.

Day 1

ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT

GAU by 11 AMDrive to ShillongUmiam Lake
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Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 1 of 6) Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 2 of 6) Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 3 of 6) Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 4 of 6) Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 5 of 6) Meghalaya, Day 1: ARRIVE BEFORE 11 AM AT GUWAHATI AIRPORT (photo 6 of 6)

Every trip I plan and lead was born out of my own desire to explore the place in that particular way.

So this Meghalaya itinerary is made from scratch keeping in mind adventurers just like you. If you find all of this at one place, know that it's copied from here.

Enroute Shillong, we see the majestic Umiam Lake (Barapani) surrounded by sylvan hills . Today we will just get to know each other Tomorrow onwards the adventures of Meghalaya begins

The meaning of Meghalaya is Abode of Clouds and official language of Meghalaya is English.

Day 2

RIVER CANYONING

Abseil 15 mSwim Pools~3 Hrs
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Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: group cheering in a narrow green gorge with light shafts Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: two trippers in life jackets sliding down a rock waterfall Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: group in life vests laughing through rapids Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: four canyoning shots, trippers in life jackets wading a stream Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: trippers in life jackets floating in a circle on a lake Meghalaya, Day 2, river canyoning: tripper in a life vest swimming in clear water

Lets play Real life roadies now. One will have to wade through a waist deep water, approx 15 m waterfall abseiling, swimming across pools and climb over big boulders .

For anyone who is new to his sport, This is one the best canyons in and around Sohra. It takes about aprox 3 hrs from the start to end.

Whoever does this well, will get a special gift from me . Thaaliyaan thaliyaan.

If you spent about good 10 minutes googling most of the meghalaya tourist places, there is a good chance that you won't even hear about this river canyoning.

Day 3

SACRED FOREST AND DAVID SCOTT TRAIL

Sacred Grove16 km TrailCherrapunjee Stay
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Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: group smiling on a suspension bridge on the trail Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: group standing in a shallow rocky river on the trail Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: Khasi standing stones in a grass field Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: trippers on a suspension bridge above a green river Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: map of the David Scott Trail route Meghalaya, Day 3, sacred forest and David Scott Trail: group sitting together on a hanging net bridge

Make no mistake, take not even a leaf from the forest from the sacred forest.

After a quick stroll, we will walk towards the David Scott trail- A 16km easy trek today from the beginning point will take us to Cherrapunjee.

Even some of the Best Meghalaya group tours out there doesn't organise this. I don't know why.

It's not even very difficult to plan unlike planing caving in Meghalaya.

Day 4

NOHKALIKAI FALLS AND PRUT WATERFALL

1,115 ft PlungePrut SwimViewpoints
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Meghalaya, Day 4, Nohkalikai Falls and Prut waterfall: Nohkalikai Falls plunging down a canyon wall above a sea of cloud Meghalaya, Day 4, Nohkalikai Falls and Prut waterfall: waterfall with a tripper in an orange jacket by the pool Meghalaya, Day 4, Nohkalikai Falls and Prut waterfall: tripper selfie with a dog on a forest trail Meghalaya, Day 4, Nohkalikai Falls and Prut waterfall: group posing at a gorge viewpoint Meghalaya, Day 4, Nohkalikai Falls and Prut waterfall: group swimming in red life vests

This 1115 feet waterfall has a story behind its name which need to be told then and there. Sloppy pitch huh ?

Keep reading, this itinerary doesn’t need a pitch.

Pro swimmers, Take your quick dry Tees and shorts with you today as we are taking a dip in the Prut three- waterfall.

Today is a day to relax and do just sightseeing. People who missed rainbow falls dip can make it up today here if you are super comfortable in water. ( Not recommended for people who don't know swimming, in fact its a rule there that you cannot go in without life jacket )

Nohkalikai falls with a height of 1115 feet is the highest plunge type waterfall of India.

Day 5

NONGRIAT DOUBLE ROOTS BRIDGE AND RAINBOW FALLS

3,000 StepsRoot BridgesRainbow Falls
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Meghalaya, Day 5: NONGRIAT DOUBLE ROOTS BRIDGE AND RAINBOW FALLS (photo 1 of 4) Meghalaya, Day 5: NONGRIAT DOUBLE ROOTS BRIDGE AND RAINBOW FALLS (photo 2 of 4) Meghalaya, Day 5: NONGRIAT DOUBLE ROOTS BRIDGE AND RAINBOW FALLS (photo 3 of 4) Meghalaya, Day 5: NONGRIAT DOUBLE ROOTS BRIDGE AND RAINBOW FALLS (photo 4 of 4)

A 3000 step descend, that involves crossing a couple of suspension bridges.

We will take our time to sit and take in the beauty of living roots bridge and rivers.

We will have lunch and tea here at Nongriat and head back leisurely.

If you think the bridge is shaking . Know this -Its not you, it me .

An optional 1.5 hours trek is rainbow waterfall where we will take a dip and head back. Fancy some underwater photography ?

The villagers in mawsynram use grass to soundproof their hut from the deafening rainfall. Who would have thought.

Day 6

CAVING : THIS IS THE MAIN REASON THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST MEGHALAYA GROUP TRIPS

Pro GuidesWade + Crawl7 km Passages
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Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group with headlamps in a vast limestone cave chamber Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group wading a turquoise pool inside the cave Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: tripper in an orange caving suit giving a thumbs up during a belly crawl Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group in orange and yellow caving suits inside the cave Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group in caving suits and helmets at the cave base Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group in caving suits and helmets at the cave base Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group in caving suits and helmets at the cave base Meghalaya, Day 6, caving: group in orange caving suits on a grassy hillside

The cave’s 7kms contain of passages much of which are fine river passages of impressive proportions, calcite formations of various kinds, massive avens, few metres of belly crawl and few short climbs (Below 5metres) .

As intense as it might look, its not very physically challenging.

This cave will take 4 to 5 hrs to and fro.

To reach the cave Entrance one has to walk along a jungle trail of approx 30 -45mins to and back.

Caving in meghalaya is someting you should not miss, the tricky part is you cannot do this if there was rains in the past 3 days.

If you figured why, hit me up via the chat below.

It is india's longest natural cave, located in jaintia hills. It is known for its enormous trunk passage, the aircraft hangar.

Day 7

BAMBOO TREK AND CAMPING IN SHNONGPDENG RIVER

Bamboo TrekShnongpdeng CampCanoe
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Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: bamboo walkway along a cliff above the valley Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: tripper on a bamboo path along the cliff Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: pebble riverbed and green hills at the river camp Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: two trippers in a kayak on clear green water Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: three tents on the riverbed at sunset Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: trippers on a bamboo bench under fairy lights at the camp Meghalaya, Day 7, bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng: campfire and red tents at the rocky river camp

Today is the day you will feel that you are doing one of the best Meghalaya group trips out there.

If you somehow managed to do all the other things by yourself but today's evening is my trademark. We will be doing the bamboo trek and camping at Shnongpdeng.

Your campsite will have canoe that you can take for a spin in Shnongpdeng, volleyball court and campfire. Mind that the food served here will be simple.

I planned this one because this was not in any of the other Meghalaya tour package out there.

To be frank, i hate the word tour package itself, mainly because It feels too salesly. Don't you think?

Only 13% population here practices religions other than Christianity, Hinduism and Islam

Day 8

HEAD BACK TO SHILLONG

Bangladesh ViewpointShillong Nightlife
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Meghalaya, Day 8, head back to Shillong: group of nine at a Shillong cafe dinner Meghalaya, Day 8, head back to Shillong: tripper in a blue jacket on a riverbank Meghalaya, Day 8, head back to Shillong: group on a bamboo raft Meghalaya, Day 8, head back to Shillong: wooden boat on clear green water

Depart from Dawki after visiting the Bangladesh border view point from this skywalk.

Note: Pack some nice clothes for today as Shillong has a very vibrant nightlife and unique pubs.

Day 9

DEPART FROM MEGHALAYA

Drive to GAUFlights after 2 PM
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Meghalaya, Day 9, depart from Meghalaya: big group on a rocky ledge above a misty lake Meghalaya, Day 9, depart from Meghalaya: group selfie on a grassy hilltop Meghalaya, Day 9, depart from Meghalaya: boatman paddling an inflatable boat on green water Meghalaya, Day 9, depart from Meghalaya: tripper in a red jacket and helmet on a jungle trail

Depart to Guwahati airport from hotel. Book any flight after 2 pm.

I will see you soon in the mountains

After this day, if you think this wasn't one of the best group trips you have taken or you could find a better meghalaya tour packages,

I would honestly love to hear why ?

Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Dawki

A clockwise loop out of Guwahati, through Shillong to the Cherrapunjee base, down to Nongriat and Dawki, and back.

Guwahati Day 1 · Fly into GAU Shillong Day 1 · Umiam Lake Cherrapunjee Day 2–6 · Base camp Nongriat Day 5 · Root Bridge Dawki Day 7 · River Camp Route Arrive (GAU) Major Stop Trek Base Depart (GAU)
Guwahati GAU, Arrive Day 1
Shillong, Day 1 · Umiam
Mawphlang, Day 3 · Sacred Forest
Cherrapunjee, Day 2–6 Base
Nongriat, Day 5 · Root Bridge
Mawmluh, Day 6 · Caving
Shnongpdeng, Day 7 · River Camp
Guwahati, Day 9, Depart

Lock In Your Spot

Same trip, two batches. ₹5,000 token blocks your slot, the rest follows a clear payment schedule.

Coming with other people? save ₹1,000 each

On any domestic group trip, get 2 friends to join you on the same batch and all three of you save ₹1,000 each.

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Booking as a three? Tell us right after you block, and we will take ₹1,000 off each on your balance payment.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✓ What's Included
✓Hotel and homestay stay, 7 nights, plus 1 night camping
✓Transportation from Guwahati airport to Guwahati airport
✓Local transportation
✓Breakfast and bed tea or coffee with the "Wake uuuuup guys" call
✓Permits
✓Mawphlang sacred forest and the David Scott trail trek
✓Nohkalikai Falls and a swim at Prut waterfall
✓Nongriat double root bridge trek, with the optional Rainbow Falls dip
✓Caving in India's longest natural cave, with pro guides
✓Bamboo trek and riverside camping at Shnongpdeng, with canoes
✓Dawki skywalk to the Bangladesh border viewpoint
✓All activities (unless mentioned in exclusions)
✓A trained OJ trip leader
✗ What's Not Included
✕Lunch and dinner
✕Any expenses due to deviation from the itinerary
✕River canyoning (₹1,500)
✕5% GST (applied on the INR equivalent at time of balance payment)

What Trippers Say

★★★★★ 4.8 Google Rating
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"I recently went on a trip to Meghalaya with OJ and it was just amazing. The itinerary was really good and a big shoutout to our trip leader Pavithra."

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Arsh Goel
Meghalaya
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"I had the most incredible adventure in Meghalaya with OJ! Thoughtfully curated and packed with thrilling experiences, from river canyoning to caving. Pavitra, our trip lead, was one of the best you could find…"

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Akangksha Sarmah
Meghalaya
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"I'm an adventure guide from Cape Town, South Africa, travelling solo for the first time. I know adventure, having taken in excess of 5000 guests personally. This one was the best! It's the connection and immersion…"

Tauriq Gamildien
Tauriq Gamildien
Meghalaya
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inclusions?

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  • Hotel and homestay stay, 7 nights, plus 1 night camping
  • Transportation from Guwahati airport to Guwahati airport
  • Local transportation
  • Breakfast and bed tea or coffee with the "Wake uuuuup guys" call
  • Permits
  • Mawphlang sacred forest and the David Scott trail trek
  • Nohkalikai Falls and a swim at Prut waterfall
  • Nongriat double root bridge trek, with the optional Rainbow Falls dip
  • Caving in India's longest natural cave, with pro guides
  • Bamboo trek and riverside camping at Shnongpdeng, with canoes
  • Dawki skywalk to the Bangladesh border viewpoint
  • All activities (unless mentioned in exclusions)
  • A trained OJ trip leader

What are the exclusions?

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  • Lunch and dinner
  • Any expenses due to deviation from the itinerary
  • River canyoning (₹1,500)
  • 5% GST (applied on the INR equivalent at time of balance payment)

Do you have a cancellation policy?

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If Plans Change, We've Got You We totally get it, life happens, and sometimes your plans have to take a rain check. That's why we've kept our cancellation policy simple, transparent, and as kind as possible.

• 45+ days before the trip: 10% cancellation charge
• 30–44 days before the trip: 25% cancellation charge
• 15–29 days before the trip: 50% cancellation charge
• Within 14 days of the trip: 100% cancellation charge

These are calculated on the total trip amount, not just the token amount.

Now, if you can find someone to take your spot, we'll happily refund your full amount. No questions asked. Because at the end of the day, we'd rather have someone travel than hold back your money.

To keep your spot confirmed, please clear the remaining balance by the due date, it helps us lock in stays, permits, and experiences for the group. If payments are delayed beyond that, we'll have to treat it as a cancellation (same policy applies).

When will the remaining payment be collected?

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We collect the full remaining payment 30 days before the trip starts. If the payment isn't made by then, we'll assume your slot is cancelled, and our cancellation policy applies.

How much cash should we carry?

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You can carry 8k to 10K for your personal expenses.

What should you bring?

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  1. Original Aadhar or Voter ID
  2. Fleece jacket (1) – evenings get cool
  3. Full-sleeve tees or shirts (4-5)
  4. Trousers (3)
  5. One nice outfit – for the night out
  6. High-ankle or comfortable walking shoes (1 pair) – multi-day hikes with a lot of steps
  7. Sandals (1 pair)
  8. Socks, cotton or wool mix (4 pairs)
  9. Quick-dry tees + shorts + towel – for the waterfall and cave days
  10. Poncho or umbrella (1) – rain arrives without warning
  11. Sun cap + UV sunglasses + sunscreen + lip balm
  12. Day backpack, 10L (1) + reusable water bottle
  13. Personal medicines

Luggage: a medium suitcase or 50L backpack is the maximum. We change hotels several times, so large suitcases will not work. Keep the daypack light too.

I am coming solo. Is that a problem?

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Most people come alone for my trips. About 25% of the people bring a friend or partner.Honestly It really doesn't matter. I have seen on all the batches I have lead. Most people really gel with everyone, even the ones who thought wouldn't gel up, surprise themselves always with the way they got comfortable with everyone.

Can I do regular bank transfers?

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Sure . Here are the bank details:) : once done, don’t forget to email us on : [email protected] BANK DETAILS : A/C HOLDER’S NAME: Orange Jacket Adventures LLP A/c No : 169105000957 RTGS/NEFT IFSC CODE : ICIC0001691 BANK NAME AND BRANCH: ICICI, Thoppumpady Account type : Current account UPI : 9746721789.ibz@icici

What is river canyoning?

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River canyoning is an adventurous activity where you get to wade through water, abseil down waterfalls, swim across pools, and climb over boulders in a river canyon. It's like a real-life roadies experience!

What is the average weather or climate during the scheduled dates?

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We like it without monsoon as we cannot do Caving if it rains for obvious safety reasons. The cave gets filled to the roof .

Is veg. food available in Meghalaya?

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Yes. Check out Orange roots restaurant in Chirapunjee. We have found such amazing vegetarian places through Meghalaya for you guys. Dont worry. If you are a non vegetarian, you are in for a treat anyway.

Are meals included in Meghalaya trip?

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All breakfasts are included in the Meghalaya group tour. We will be also eating delicious local cuisine one day. The reason we dont keep Lunch and dinner as part of our group trip is that people would want to order different dishes as per their preferences.

Are there any age restrictions for the activities in the Meghalaya trip?

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Yes. All our group trips are for people from 20-40. This isn't a hard rule but more like a vibe check.

Your itinerary looks difficult for me. Can I do it?

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Each trek/ trip is rated according to the number of days we spend outdoors . If you aren't sure where to start, go with an easy trip or trek. For trips, I dreamed of trips where we could go out hike, get exhausted, come back to hotel and have a great evening. This is exactly why some of my trips have Day hikes in it. It is a perfect chance for people who have never hiked in their entire life. Don't worry, We are there :). For treks, you can start with Sandhakphu or Chandrashila . You can also benchmark yourself for the treks. If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3-3.5 km, then you can go ahead with an easy trek If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3.5-4 km, then you can go ahead with an moderate trek If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 4-5 km, then you can go ahead with an difficult trek If you have never done a high altitude trek, then start with a easy or Easy- moderate trek. That way you will understand how your body reacts to high altitude and you can check you cardio strength too.

What are trips like?

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Usually, most batch sizes are between 12-20 people who are aged between 16-38. Most people come alone or with a friend. The trip would feel like you are travelling more with college friends than strangers. We tend to do more outdoorsy things than regular trips . For example : If we find a very pretty waterfall/ a beautiful sunset / Rainbow on the way. We would stop the vehicle right away to catch the beauty of it. We usually sleep very late on these trips as we play a lot of group games and most people feel they will miss the precious time with the group members and decides to stay awake.

I haven't heard about this company before, where can I read more?

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Here are few places you can read more about the brand and trips Testimonials About me Instagram page

Fly to Guwahati

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is the gateway. Transport is covered Guwahati airport to Guwahati airport, so the flights are the only leg you book yourself.

Time your flights

Day 1, land at GAU before 11 AM. We pick up from the airport and head out as a group.

Day 9, book your return after 2 PM. We drive you back to GAU from the hotel that morning.

Flight tickets are not part of the trip cost. Book early, Guwahati fares climb sharply close to the date.

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