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A 10-Day Slow Travel Road Trip through Assam & Meghalaya
Wildlife
Forests
Relaxing
Adventurous
Romantic
Family-Friendly
Explore Assam in
10 Days / 9 Nights
Places you’ll see
Guwahati
Pobitora
Shillong
Jowai
Shnongpdeng
Mawlynnong
Kongthong
Cherrapunjee
Mairang
Chandubi
Guwahati
Capture meaningful moments with our curated trips with a blend of adventDiscover curated journeys that honour culture, people, and place.
Hotel stays
6
Locations
When to go
10
Days
9
Nights
Distance
Day Highlights
Arrive at Guwahati and transfer to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary• Check into your lodge nestled beside riverine grasslands• Enjoy an evening jeep safari inside the sanctuary (seasonal)• Alternatively, take a guided walk through a nearby forest village• Relish a peaceful night surrounded by wetland wilderness
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Begin with an early morning safari to spot the Indian one-horned rhinoceros• Return for a hearty breakfast before departing for Shillong• Scenic transition from Assamese plains into rolling Khasi hills• Check in at your hill stay in Shillong by evening• Explore Police Bazaar and indulge in café snacks or local shopping
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Take in panoramic views from Laitlum Canyon or Shillong Peak• Enjoy a walk around Ward’s Lake and Lady Hydari Park• Visit the Don Bosco Museum for Northeast cultural insights• Explore colonial-era churches and residential quarters• Optional: Try the local food scene or shop for tribal handicrafts
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Depart for the lesser-known district of Jaintia Hills• Arrive in Jowai and settle into your rustic stay• Visit seasonal waterfalls and riverside meadows• Enjoy a picnic lunch near a stream or lake• Evening village walk and cultural exchange with locals
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Day Highlights
Hike to hidden waterfalls or natural swimming pools• Take a guided forest trail exploring endemic flora and fauna• Share lunch with a local family in a traditional kitchen• Learn about Jaintia folk traditions and weaving practices• Watch the sunset over Myntdu River valley
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Depart early for the emerald waters of Shnongpdeng• Enjoy a floating boat ride on the glass-clear Umngot River• Stop at Dawki to see the India-Bangladesh border riverbanks• Reach Mawlynnong and explore its bamboo lanes and gardens• Climb the skywalk to panoramic views of the border valleys
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Depart for Kongthong village, where residents call each other in tune• Discover the ancient oral tradition of musical naming• Continue to Cherrapunjee through cliff-hugging roads and valleys• Stop at caves, sacred forests, or roadside viewpoints en route• Arrive at your cozy hill lodge by dusk
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Choose a slow day of waterfall-hopping to secluded, unnamed gems• Take a guided nature trail through mossy forests and sacred groves• Visit the lesser-known fossil park or forest caves• Optional: Trek to a nearby living root bridge (moderate difficulty)• Enjoy an evening bonfire and storytelling session with locals
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Day Highlights
Embark on the scenic drive along the Shillong–Tura Highway• Wind through the misty highlands of Mairang and Garo hamlets• Enjoy tea breaks beside terraced slopes and forest edges• Reach Chandubi Lake—an untouched Assamese wetland ecosystem• Walk through a forest village and experience twilight over the lake
Distance
Day Highlights
Wake up to soft mists hovering over Chandubi Lake• Watch local fishermen paddle out on wooden boats• Spot wetland birds at play while sipping morning tea• After breakfast, drive to Guwahati Airport for departure• Depart with memories of melody, mist, and mindful travel
When to go
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Summer
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What’s included
We believe in clarity no hidden costs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in your package and what falls outside it.
What’s Included
Accommodation in handpicked hotels, homestays, or eco-lodges
Breakfast on all days
Private transport with driver: fuel, toll, parking, driver TA included
Boat Transfer in Chandubi
Local Guide at Cherrapunjee
What’s Excluded
Entry tickets unless specified
Meals not mentioned
Tips, snacks, laundry, personal shopping
Emergency medical costs or insurance
Optional/add-on activities beyond itinerary
Guides and experiences not mentioned under inclusions
Enquire Pricing
Let’s curate your personalised tour and decide the budget accordingly.
DO’s & DON’TS
Every place has its own rhythms, traditions, and ways of life. By being mindful of how we dress, interact, and carry ourselves, we show respect to the communities we meet and the environments we pass through.
Do’s
Carry a refillable bottle and cloth bags
Ask before photographing people or homes
Dress modestly in villages
Tip guides and drivers generously when satisfied
Don’ts
Don’t play loud music in natural settings
Don’t touch sacred trees or enter altars uninvited
Don’t use plastic, even packaged snacks
Don’t just take photos, ask their names
Manage your plastic
Support locals’ livelihood
Respect the locals
Travel sustainably
Our values
Travel, connect, care. These aren’t just ideas — it’s about people, purpose, and presence. When we walk gently, listen deeply, and act mindfully, we nurture cultures, protect ecosystems, and shape a more caring future of travel.
Reduce
Waste Wisely
Avoid single-use plastics; bring refillables
Carry back all your trash
Carry back all your trash
Support
Local
Livelihoods
Choose community-run stays and eateries
Buy souvenirs from artisans directly
Engage meaningfully, not just for photos
Respect
the
Local Way of Life
Learn basic greetings and local etiquette
Ask before entering sacred spaces or homes
Go slow — don’t force schedules in remote areas
Minimize Your
Impact
Stick to designated trails during treks
Limit electricity and hot water use in villages
Be mindful of resource consumption
