Overview & Spirit of the Journey
Meghalaya, the "Abode of Clouds", is India’s ultimate subtropical wonderland. From the breathtaking Nohkalikai falls in Cherrapunji to the glass-clear waters of Dawki and the bamboo trail treks of Mawryngkhang, this 6-day backpacking trip is crafted for adventure lovers and nature dreamers.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Plan
6 days mapped out — stays, meals and altitude for every stop.
Umiam lake and Shillong cafe crawl.
Mawkdok zipline and Nohkalikai falls.
Descend 3,500 stairs to living root bridges.
Crystal Umngot river camping in Shnongpdeng.
Bamboo trail over river gorges.
Drop at Guwahati airport.
What’s Included & Excluded
Included in the Trip
Not Included
Packing Checklist
Built for this moderate-grade backpacking trail, topping out at 4,869 ft. Tick items off as you pack — we’ll remember.
Bags & Gear
Clothing & Layers
Footwear
Health & Medication
Documents & Money
Power & Electronics
Safety Briefing
What this specific route demands of you, and what we put in place to cover it.
Slippery trails & steep stair descents
Root-bridge and canyon trails involve thousands of wet stone steps. Grippy footwear is non-negotiable, and we pace descents with rest points rather than racing the daylight.
NIM & ABVIMAS certified expedition leaders
Every batch is led by a mountaineering-institute graduate with wilderness first-aid certification. The leader-to-traveller ratio never exceeds 1:8 on technical sections.
24/7 operations desk & emergency contact tree
Your captain checks in with our central ops desk at fixed intervals. Emergency contacts you provide at booking are called directly if you are out of network for longer than expected.
Travel insurance strongly recommended
Insurance is not included in the trip cost. We strongly recommend a policy covering high-altitude adventure activity and emergency evacuation. Your captain can share the details insurers usually ask for.