Customised holidayTR-W26-NE-02
Abode of the CloudNorth East in 3 nights
- 4 Days · 3 Nights
- India · 1 City
- Valid 1 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
- Any date you choose
Shillong (3N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
Private car and driver throughout. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
Itinerary (day wise)
Three nights in Shillong, the hill capital of Meghalaya, with days out to Cherrapunjee's waterfalls and the clear river at Dawki.
Day 1Arrive Guwahati – Shillong
100 km / 03 hrs
Welcome to the North East. Your driver meets you at Guwahati airport or railway station and you drive up to Shillong (4,900 ft), the hill capital often called the Scotland of the East, stopping at Umiam Lake at Barapani, a wide, calm reservoir ringed by pine-covered hills. Check in at Shillong.
No meals included today Overnight: Shillong
Day 2Excursion to Cherrapunjee
60 km / 3 hrs. One Way
After an early breakfast, a full day at Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft), one of the wettest places on earth. On the way, stop at Elephant Falls, the view over the Mawkdok–Dympep valley and the Garden of Caves. Then Cherrapunjee's best: Nohkalikai Falls, India's tallest plunge waterfall, the Nohsngithiang (Seven Sisters) Falls, and the limestone passages of Mawsmai Cave. Back to Shillong in the evening.
Breakfast Overnight: Shillong
Day 3Shillong Sightseeing
After breakfast, a day around Shillong. Start at Laitlum Canyon, whose name means 'end of the hills', for deep green valleys and drifting mist. Then Shillong Peak (about 6,450 ft; closed Sundays) for the view over the city, the Air Force Museum (closed Mondays and public holidays), the Don Bosco Museum of the North East's cultures (closed Sundays), and Ward's Lake and the Botanical Garden. The evening is free for shopping.
Breakfast Overnight: Shillong
Day 4Shillong – Guwahati, Departure
100 km / 03 hrs
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Guwahati airport or railway station for your journey home.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose the hotel category. The same route and sightseeing in every category.
| City | Super Deluxe hotels |
|---|---|
| Shillong3 nights | Nirvana Orchid (Dlx) / Wild Cherry (Veg) (Dlx) / or similar |
| City | Superior hotels |
|---|---|
| Shillong3 nights | La Pateng / Polo Tower (Prem) / or similar |
| City | Premium hotels |
|---|---|
| Shillong3 nights | Windermere Hotel & Spa (Prem Exe) / Acropolis / Iora Shillong (Club) / or similar |
| City | Luxury hotels |
|---|---|
| Shillong3 nights | Courtyard By Marriott (Sup) / or similar |
Hotels are listed in order of preference, or similar, subject to availability. Breakfast included (CP plan). Luxury = best available hotel at each stop.
Package cost
Price per adult on twin sharing, by the number of adults travelling together. Land only.
| Hotel category | 2 adults | 4 adults | 6 adults | 8 adults | 10 adults | Extra adult | Child with bed | Child no bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Deluxe | ₹29,900 | ₹26,900 | ₹25,400 | ₹25,300 | ₹24,300 | ₹16,200 | ₹11,200 | ₹9,100 |
| Superior | ₹30,900 | ₹27,900 | ₹26,300 | ₹26,200 | ₹25,200 | ₹16,600 | ₹11,600 | ₹9,500 |
| Premium | ₹35,300 | ₹32,400 | ₹30,800 | ₹30,700 | ₹29,800 | ₹18,100 | ₹13,100 | ₹9,900 |
| Luxury | ₹42,000 | ₹39,100 | ₹37,500 | ₹37,400 | ₹36,500 | ₹19,600 | ₹14,600 | ₹10,300 |
Vehicle: Exclusive private A/C vehicle — Dzire (2–3 guests), Ertiga (4–5), Innova Crysta (6) or Tempo Traveller (7–10), point to point as per itinerary.
Rates in INR per person, GST included. Extra adult and child (5 – 11 yrs) prices are per person sharing a room with two adults. Gala dinners on 24, 25 & 31 Dec are extra.
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing in your chosen category
- Daily breakfast
- Exclusive private A/C vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- All hotel taxes
- GST 5% (included in the price)
Tour exclusions
- Air or train tickets
- Monument entry fees, camera charges and guide charges
- VIP darshan at Kamakhya Temple
- Room heater charges (payable at the hotel)
- Additional sightseeing or extra use of the vehicle beyond the itinerary
- Gala dinner supplements on 24, 25 and 31 December (compulsory at most hotels)
- Personal expenses — tips, laundry, drinks, porterage, adventure activities
- Travel insurance
- Costs arising from landslides, road blocks, strikes or flight delays
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
- Valid 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 for bookings confirmed at least 15 days before arrival. Festival dates (Hornbill, Ziro, Sangai, Cherry Blossom and others) are priced on request.
- These rates are for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal Pradesh; ask us for those prices.
- Your car: a Dzire for 2–3 guests, an Ertiga for 4–5, an Innova Crysta for 6 and a Tempo Traveller for 7–10 (children counted), point to point as per the itinerary.
- Elephant and jeep safaris are run by the Forest Department and depend on availability; we can't guarantee a slot.
- Kaziranga safari prices follow current government rates; any increase is charged extra.
When to go
October to April. October to April is dry and clear, the season for Kaziranga's safaris (the park is open November to April) and for the views in Meghalaya and Arunachal. December and January are cold in Shillong and freezing in Tawang, where Sela Pass can close after snow. The monsoon, June to September, fills Cherrapunjee's waterfalls but closes the national parks.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| At the time of booking | 50% of the package cost, to confirm the booking |
|---|---|
| At least 30 days before travel | Balance 50% of the package cost |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 44 – 30 days | 25% of the package cost |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% of the package cost |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
- Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
- GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
- Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
- Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
- Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
- Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
- There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Abode of the Cloud trip cost?
The 3-night Abode of the Cloud holiday starts at ₹29,900 per person on twin sharing for two adults in Super Deluxe hotels (₹30,900 in Superior, ₹35,300 in Premium, ₹42,000 in Luxury hotels), land only. The price per person changes with the number of adults travelling together. GST (5%) is included. Flights are quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this North East trip?
October to April. October to April is dry and clear, the season for Kaziranga's safaris (the park is open November to April) and for the views in Meghalaya and Arunachal. December and January are cold in Shillong and freezing in Tawang, where Sela Pass can close after snow. The monsoon, June to September, fills Cherrapunjee's waterfalls but closes the national parks.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Shillong or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
How many days do you need for the North East?
Four nights for Kaziranga or Shillong alone, five or six to combine Kaziranga with Meghalaya, and seven or eight for Tawang in Arunachal. Our longest trip covers Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya in 12 nights.
When is Kaziranga National Park open?
Kaziranga is usually open from November to April, with the best wildlife viewing from February to April when the grass is short. It closes in the monsoon.
North East
Other ways to see North East
3 nightsShort breakThe Rhino Land
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
3 nightsShort breakEastern Meadows
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
4 nightsShort breakNorth-East Beauty
- Kaziranga National Park: elephant and jeep safaris among the one-horned rhinos
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
4 nightsShort breakSplendour Himalaya
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Dawki's crystal-clear Umngot river and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
4 nightsShort breakScotland of the East
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
- Dawki's crystal-clear Umngot river and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
4 nightsShort breakPeaks & Lakes
- Shillong: Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and the hill town called the Scotland of the East
- Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the living root bridges
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
- WhatsApp +91 91673 84834
- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
- 304, Kailash Plaza Business Park, Ghatkopar East