7 Days in Northeast India: Shillong, Tripura & Arunachal Pradesh
Day 1: Arrival in Shillong, Meghalaya
- Arrive at Guwahati Airport and drive to Shillong (3-4 hours)
- Visit the stunning Umiam Lake en route
- Explore Ward’s Lake & Don Bosco Museum
- Walk around Police Bazaar for local shopping & Khasi cuisine
- Overnight stay in Shillong
✨ Highlight: Scenic drive & Khasi cultural experience
Day 2: Cherrapunji – The Land of Waterfalls
- Early morning drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra)
- Visit Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, and Mawsmai Caves
- Explore the Arwah Caves – an offbeat limestone cave
- Stay overnight in Cherrapunji
✨ Highlight: The misty waterfalls of Meghalaya
Day 3: Tripura – The Land of Palaces & Temples
- Morning flight from Shillong/Guwahati to Agartala, Tripura
- Visit the iconic Ujjayanta Palace, a royal residence
- Explore the Neermahal Water Palace (India’s only lake palace in the East)
- Visit the Tripurasundari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas
- Overnight stay in Agartala
✨ Highlight: The grand palaces and temples of Tripura
Day 4: Unakoti – The Angkor Wat of Northeast India
- Drive to Unakoti, famous for its massive rock-cut carvings
- Explore Jampui Hills, known for scenic tea gardens
- Return to Agartala by evening and take a flight to Guwahati
- Stay overnight in Guwahati
✨ Highlight: Stunning 7th-9th century rock carvings at Unakoti
Day 5: Arunachal Pradesh – The Land of the Rising Sun
- Early morning drive to Tawang (long but scenic journey, 10-12 hours)
- Stop at Dirang Monastery & Sela Pass (13,700 ft)
- Arrive in Tawang by night, stay at a cozy hotel
✨ Highlight: Sela Pass – a high-altitude wonderland
Day 6: Exploring Tawang
- Visit the Tawang Monastery, the largest in India
- Explore Gyangong Ani Gompa, a peaceful nunnery
- Enjoy the breathtaking Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake)
- Drive to Bum La Pass, the Indo-China border (permit required)
- Return to Tawang for an overnight stay
✨ Highlight: The stunning landscape and rich Tibetan Buddhist culture
Day 7: Return to Guwahati & Departure
- Drive back from Tawang to Guwahati (or take a helicopter ride if available)
- Stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial en route
- Explore Guwahati if time permits (Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra Cruise)
- Depart from Guwahati
✨ Highlight: A scenic farewell to Northeast India!
Final Thoughts
This itinerary offers a perfect mix of Meghalaya’s waterfalls, Tripura’s palaces, and Arunachal Pradesh’s high-altitude beauty. The journey is packed with history, culture, and nature at its best!
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