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🇮🇳 Gangtok · Darjeeling · Shillong · Cherrapunji, India · Domestic Tour

North East Explorer — Sikkim & Meghalaya

Living root bridges, Himalayan monasteries and the cleanest village in Asia.

🗓️ 6N / 7D4.8 (486)🏨 3★ / boutique🌤️ Best: Mar – Jun · Sep – Dec
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Gangtok · Darjeeling · Shillong · Cherrapunji

India · 6 nights

Overview

The North East is India’s most underrated escape — and one of the fastest-growing package searches from Surat. This itinerary pairs Sikkim’s monasteries and Kanchenjunga views with Meghalaya’s waterfalls, living root bridges and crystal-clear rivers.

We handle the full circuit — flights via Bagdogra/Guwahati, permits where needed, hill drivers who know the roads, and hand-picked stays — so a remote region feels effortless.

Trip highlights

Gangtok monasteries & MG Marg
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir excursion
Darjeeling toy train & Tiger Hill sunrise
Shillong & Umiam Lake
Cherrapunji living root bridges & Seven Sisters Falls
Dawki river & Mawlynnong — Asia’s cleanest village

✓ What’s included

  • 6 nights' stay with daily breakfast & dinner
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private hill vehicle
  • Inner-line permits assistance where applicable
  • Tsomgo Lake and Cherrapunji excursions
  • Driver, tolls, parking and on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Bagdogra → Gangtok

Scenic Teesta-side drive; evening at MG Marg.

2

Day 2

Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

High-altitude lake excursion (permit-based); Gangtok overnight.

3

Day 3

Gangtok → Darjeeling

Monasteries en route; tea gardens and Mall Road evening.

4

Day 4

Darjeeling → fly/drive to Shillong

Tiger Hill sunrise, toy train (optional), transfer towards Meghalaya.

5

Day 5

Cherrapunji

Seven Sisters Falls, Mawsmai caves and living root bridge trek.

6

Day 6

Dawki & Mawlynnong

Crystal-clear Umngot river boating and Asia’s cleanest village.

7

Day 7

Departure

Transfer to Guwahati airport for your flight home.

Package FAQ

Gangtok · Darjeeling · Shillong · Cherrapunji package — questions

The North East Explorer — Sikkim & Meghalaya starts from ₹28,999 per person on twin sharing for 6 nights / 7 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about Gangtok · Darjeeling · Shillong · Cherrapunji

★★★★★4.8/5· 486+ reviews
★★★★★
Houseboat on Dal Lake, Gulmarg gondola, a wonderful driver — our kids still talk about it. Great value and genuinely caring service.

Anjali & Rohan

Kashmir · Family

★★★★★
They arranged our pilgrimage with such care — comfortable stays, good food and a patient guide. For senior travellers this matters more than anything.

Ramesh Bhai Patel

Char Dham · Pilgrimage

★★★★★
The Alleppey houseboat and Munnar tea gardens were straight out of a postcard. Calm, green and beautifully organised end to end.

Aditi Sharma

Kerala · Backwaters

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