6D/5N Meghalaya Tour Package

These are the things typically included in your budget estimate or package:

✅ Private vehicle (Innova/Scorpio/similar) for entire trip – Guwahati pick-up, sightseeing, drop.
✅ Accommodation on double/triple sharing in clean mid-range hotels or homestays:

• Shillong (3 Nights)

• Cherrapunji (2 Nights)
  ✅ Breakfast & Dinner at most hotels (confirm when booking).
  ✅ Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking.
  ✅ Boating at Dawki (shared cost among group).
  ✅ All local sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

These are not included in the standard package and must be paid separately:

❌ Airfare or train tickets to/from Guwahati.
❌ Lunch (approx ₹200-300 per person per meal).
❌ Any extra snacks, drinks, or personal expenses.
❌ Entry fees at sightseeing spots (usually ₹30–₹100 per place).
❌ Tips to guides or hotel staff.
❌ Travel insurance.
❌ Additional sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary or detours.
❌ Camera/video camera charges.
❌ Expenses due to weather delays, landslides, or roadblocks.

Here are important tips for a smooth and fun Meghalaya adventure:

 Weather & Packing:
✅ Carry raincoat/poncho & quick-dry clothes—it rains any time.
✅ Trekking shoes (especially for the Root Bridge).
✅ Light woolens (evenings can be cool).
✅ Torch/flashlight for Nongriat trek.
✅ Basic medicines (motion sickness, painkillers, band-aids).

Transport & Driving:
✅ Roads are scenic but winding—carry motion sickness tablets if needed.
✅ Start early each day to cover all spots leisurely.

Food:
✅ Try local Khasi cuisine (Jadoh, Tungrymbai).
✅ Some places are vegetarian-friendly, but options can be limited—plan accordingly.

Connectivity:
✅ Jio & Airtel work best in Meghalaya.
✅ Signal may be patchy in Dawki & Nongriat.

Money:
✅ Keep sufficient cash (ATMs are scarce in remote areas).
✅ Carry small denominations for entry fees and snacks.

Friend Group Fun:
✅ Carry a Bluetooth speaker for evenings.
✅ Board games/cards for downtime.
✅ Share expenses on Splitwise for easy tracking.

Photography:
✅ Dawki river looks best mid-day (sunlight makes water crystal clear).
✅ Respect local customs—always ask before photographing people.