Meghalaya, Kaziranga, Nagaland & Manipur

Your signature journey.

Ten days from Meghalaya’s waterfalls and Kaziranga’s grasslands to the hills of Nagaland and the lakes of Manipur.

• Cherrapunjee, Mawlynnong & Dawki
• Kaziranga safari
• Kohima, Khonoma & Loktak Lake

Where you’ll stay

• 3 nightsShillong
• 1 nightKaziranga
• 3 nightsKohima
• 2 nightsImphal

Your day-by-day itinerary

1. Guwahati → Shillong

   Meet on arrival at Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong, stopping at Umiam Lake (Barapani), where kayaking and boating are optional. Visit the Cathedral of Mary if time permits.

   Overnight in Shillong

2. Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Shillong

   Set off early for Cherrapunjee (Sohra), stopping at the Duwan Sing Syiem viewpoint. Visit Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls and walk through Mawsmai Cave. Have lunch in Cherrapunjee before driving back to Shillong.

   Overnight in Shillong

3. Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong

   Explore Mawlynnong village, its Sky Walk and Khasi village life. Walk to the living root bridge at nearby Rewai, then continue to Dawki and the Umngot River for a country-boat excursion and views towards the Bangladesh border. Boating and local visits depend on conditions. Carry a packed lunch if needed.

   Overnight in Shillong

4. Shillong → Kaziranga

   Drive from Shillong to Kaziranga. An evening Assamese cultural performance may be arranged at Kohora or the Orchid and Biodiversity Park, subject to the local programme.

   Overnight in Kaziranga

5. Kaziranga → Kohima

   Start with an early elephant ride, then return for breakfast before a jeep safari in the Central Range. Check out and drive to Kohima. Elephant rides usually begin in November and jeep safaris in early October; all activities depend on park opening and availability.

   Overnight in Kohima

6. Kohima museum & war cemetery

   Visit the Nagaland State Museum, which introduces the attire, crafts and traditions of the state’s tribes, then the Kohima War Cemetery, a Second World War memorial with views over the town.

   Overnight in Kohima

7. Khonoma village excursion

   Travel about 20 km to Khonoma, recognised as India’s first green village for its community conservation and terraced fields. Spend unhurried time in the village before returning to Kohima.

   Overnight in Kohima

8. Kohima → Imphal

   Check out after breakfast and drive to Imphal. In the afternoon, visit the Manipur State Museum for the history, cultures and natural heritage of the state, then join the evening aarti at Shree Govindajee Temple. Sightseeing depends on your arrival time in Imphal.

   Overnight in Imphal

9. Keibul Lamjao & Loktak Lake

   Start early for Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park and home of the sangai, Manipur’s brow-antlered “dancing deer”. Before lunch, take a boat on Loktak Lake to see its floating islands, fishing life and birdlife, then walk by the lake and visit a small museum on one of its islands.

   Overnight in Imphal

10. Imphal → Imphal airport

    After breakfast, transfer to Imphal airport for your onward journey.

Hotels & room arrangements

These are package categories, not ratings for a confirmed hotel. Named properties and room types are provided with your quotation. Extra mattresses may replace extra beds; a fourth adult may not be permitted in the same room. Child occupancy, air conditioning and heating must be checked for the selected property.

Share dietary preferences, special requirements and birthdays or anniversaries in advance so the team can check suitable arrangements.

Your vehicle

The package guide suggests a commercial sedan such as a Dzire, Indigo or Xcent for up to 3 guests; an Innova, Xylo or similar MUV for 4–6; and a Tempo Traveller for 7–20. Luggage carriers and preferred push-back seating are subject to availability. Confirm the actual vehicle and luggage capacity in your quotation.

Package arrangements & quotation

This itinerary sets out the planned route, sightseeing and overnight locations. Exact hotels, meals, transfers, safari permits, entry fees and activity charges will be itemised in your quotation. No package price is published; request a quote for your dates and group.

Optional activities & extra costs

Activities marked optional or on direct payment are separate unless explicitly included in your quotation. These may include Brahmaputra cruises, additional boating, cultural shows, water sports or extensions. Flights, personal expenses and any other exclusions will be confirmed before booking.

Before you travel

• Pack layers and comfortable walking shoes. Hill weather changes quickly, and several sites involve steps or uneven paths.
• Arrival-day sightseeing and departure-day temple visits depend on flight times. Museum visits, ferries and river cruises depend on opening schedules, water levels and availability.
• Safari ranges, timings, jeep safaris and elephant rides listed in the route are planned activities, subject to current park permissions and availability. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
• Nagaland and Manipur have entry-permit requirements, such as an Inner Line Permit for domestic visitors. The team will confirm current documents and local travel conditions for your route before you book.

Plan the details

• Assam travel guide
• Meghalaya travel guide
• Nagaland travel guide
• Manipur travel guide
• Car rental with driver
• Hotels & homestays
• Jungle safari planning
• More signature tours