Kaziranga & Meghalaya
Rhino safaris in Kaziranga followed by Meghalaya's plateau, waterfalls and living root bridges.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inGuwahati
- RouteGuwahati · Kaziranga National Park · Shillong…
- Places4 destinations
- StateMeghalaya, India
- Ideal forWildlife safaris, Adventure holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1BRI8U
Best time to visit: October to April




Trip overview
Rhino safaris in Kaziranga followed by Meghalaya's plateau, waterfalls and living root bridges.
The route spends 1 night in Guwahati, 2 nights in Kaziranga National Park, 2 nights in Shillong and 1 night in Cherrapunji (Sohra), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits wildlife safaris and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Guwahati
- Arrive via Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Rhinos about 50 km away
Day 2Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park
- Travel from Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Kaziranga National Park hotel
- Western (Bagori) range: Good rhino sightings
Day 3Kaziranga National Park: Eastern (Agaratoli) range and Elephant safari
- Eastern (Agaratoli) range: Birding and quieter safaris
- Elephant safari: Early morning ride through the grass
Day 4Kaziranga National Park to Shillong
- Travel from Kaziranga National Park to Shillong by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Shillong hotel
- Elephant Falls: Three-tier waterfall
Day 5Shillong: Umiam Lake and Shillong Peak
- Umiam Lake: Large reservoir with water sports
- Shillong Peak: Highest point with city views
Day 6Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Travel from Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra) by private vehicle
- Check in at your Cherrapunji (Sohra) hotel
- Nohkalikai Falls: One of India's tallest plunge waterfalls
Day 7Depart from Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Shillong Airport (SHL) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out
- Early-morning and afternoon drives when animals are most active
- Lodges chosen close to park gates
- Naturalist-led drives where available
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Guwahati: Use Guwahati as a one-night stop between Shillong and Kaziranga.
- Kaziranga National Park: Book the earliest jeep safari; mist rising off the grasslands at dawn is the best time for rhinos.
- Shillong: Allow extra time for traffic in Shillong town; plan sightseeing outside peak hours.
- Cherrapunji (Sohra): Stay overnight at Nongriat if you want the root bridge without the day crowds.
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AssamGuwahati
Guwahati is the gateway to the Northeast, spread along the Brahmaputra.
AssamKaziranga National Park
Kaziranga is a UNESCO-listed park on the Brahmaputra floodplain and home to about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos.
MeghalayaShillong
Shillong is Meghalaya's hill capital, a lively town of pine forests, colonial bungalows and a famous rock music culture.
MeghalayaCherrapunji (Sohra)
Sohra, better known as Cherrapunji, is one of the wettest places on earth and has the waterfalls and deep gorges to prove it.
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