Meghalaya Backpacking Trip (5D/4N – No Trek)

• Start the day with Breakfast in the misty town of Cherrapunji.
• Explore the breathtaking maze of caves formed of limestone called Mawsmai caves. Though the caves are quite long, only a small part of open for tourists. This magnificent natural wonder is the handiwork of years of natural erosion and underground water. The fun part is – there are some tricky paths in the caves where you have to sneak through.
• Dress up in Meghalaya special Khasi tribe traditional attire and pose for cameras.
• Have Lunch at a restaurant.
• Visit Nohkalikai Waterfalls viewpoint, one of the biggest falls in India followed by any other seasonal waterfalls like Wei Sawdong waterfalls or Lyngksiar waterfalls (based on availability and time).
• Get back to the Cherrapunji stay.
• Finish Dinner and well deserved rest in the rooms.

• Say Bye Bye to Cherrapunji guest house after Breakfast, go on a 3 hour journey to Asia’s cleanest village Mawlynnong. 
• This village boasts interesting things like Balancing Rock, a Bamboo-made watch-tower to peek into Bangladesh from a height, cleanest roads, sense of calmness and beautiful people.
• Have a quick Lunch at a local food joint.
• Marvel at the huge Living Root Bridges of Riwai village constructed by generations of humans by carefully bending roots of Rubber trees for centuries.
• Late evening, we shall take a pit stop at Dawki where the transparent Umngot river leaves our country, peek into the border areas, and say hi to our neighbors from Bangladesh 😉 
• We will continue our journey to Shnongpdeng on the banks of the Umngot river for river side Camping. Bonfire (weather permits).
• Finish Dinner and take rest.

• Good morning at the crystal clear waters of Umngot river. The first rays of the sun reflecting on the flowing waters is mesmerizing.
• Finish Breakfast.
• Indulge in Shnongpdeng Water activities like Boating, Cliff Jumping (already included in the package) + additional activities like Kayaking, Snorkeling (self sponsored) based on their availability at that time of the year. Shnongpdeng is also the hottest place on this trip. Turning into a fully wet mermaid for a few hours under sunny weather gives the best experience along with a rush of adrenaline.
• Break for Lunch at a local food joint on our way.
• Visit beautiful and lush bluish Krang Suri Waterfalls. If you wish, take a dip in the chilling water of Krang Suri with life jackets that are mandatory.
• Continue our journey to Shillong town and check into our stay followed by Dinner.

• Start the day early with a Breakfast at our stay.
• We will visit very interesting Don Bosco Museum that showcases culture, colors, tools, clothing and artifacts of North Eastern states.
• Next in line is Shillong Cathedral with a stunning piece of Gothic architecture, known for its beautiful stained-glass windows and serene ambience that draws both devotees and travelers.
• Do some shopping at Police Bazar Shillong (based on timing) and finish Lunch.
• Start around afternoon, and try to reach Guwahati Airport 3 hours before your flight time.
• A strict timeline will be maintained today as we need to catch flight without any tension.

• Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
• Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your flights.
• A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.

The best part of the year to travel to Meghalaya depends on individual perspective. Some people feel traveling in the wild & wet season of monsoon (Jun to Sept) is best. Some others love the winter season – mid-Sept to Feb. Winters are refreshingly cold in Meghalaya (unlike the extreme climate of Himalayas) and because of the huge rainfall it receives, water remains all year around.
Some people find Meghalaya more appealing in Summer months (Mar to May). All in all, Meghalaya is an all season destination and a true wonder of nature.

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Travellers are not allowed to advice/instruct the Organizers (Driver or Trip Leader or Operations Manager) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the Organizers in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travellers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling and visiting all places in itinerary.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Do not indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: In rare scenarios, we might not be able to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest/local authorities, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the Organizers will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip places altogether.
• Note: In case of flight delays, cancellations, or reschedules, Muddie Trails will not be responsible for missed connections to the trip starting point. Travelers are requested to make their own arrangements to reach the destination, as per the itinerary. We recommend booking flights with sufficient buffer time to avoid any last-minute issues.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the stays for interested people.
• This is a budget, backpacking group trip. The facilities are shared between all group members. By default, all the stays and vehicles are Non-AC. No special preference shall be given to anyone.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help one another. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/Organizers, and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• Every traveler is expected to digitally fill & submit a liability/waiver form given by the Organizers before the trip. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation by Traveler

• 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
• 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date.
• An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
• No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund during/after the event.
• No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 3 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other long trip of the same dates or future dates. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Note: We do not recommend to book flight tickets until the trip is confirmed with atleast 3 travelers signed up.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

• No Refund is allowed.
• 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
• Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

Our Meghalaya Tour Package combines iconic attractions like Living Root Bridge, Umngot River (also famous as Dawki river), Nohkalikai Falls, and the cleanest village in Asia Mawlynnong, along with authentic local experiences and comfortable stays.

All transport from Guwahati, 5 Nights Stay, 4 Breakfasts, Entry tickets, Tribal dressup, Dawki river Boating, Cliff jumping, and a Trip Captain for big groups.