Meghalaya: Ancient Trails and Hidden Caves

What time does the trip start and end?

This trip is planned in a way that the group (guests+team) will be departing from Guwahati airport strictly by 11:45 AM.

In case you arrive late: 

• Catch a shared/private cab from the airport. There will be options at the parking area itself.
• Catch an Uber to Khanapara, from where you can book a Tempo Traveller or Sumo to Shillong

What type of properties are we staying at?

We'll be staying at simple homestay, campsites, guesthouses and resorts throughout the trip. None of the properties on the trip are boutique/luxurious.They are all clean, comfortable and hygienic and have been vetted by our team!

Note: Some of the properties have different categories of rooms and the allocation of rooms will be random and at ChaloHoppo's discretion.

What are the meals that are provided and what about the ones not included?

• Breakfast will be served at the properties that we are staying at. Most of these places provide simple breakfast that ranges from Poori + Vegetables to Sandwiches, Bread, Butter, and Omelettes.
• The lunches and dinners that are included are usually simple home cooked Khasi meals (Rice, Dal, Vegetables, Meat, Pickles) that are apt while hiking or engaging in water activities.
• Other meals can be ordered at the place of stay or nearby restaurants. You have options of all cuisines in Shillong, Pongtung and Sohra.

Room sharing

Rooms are shared on twin sharing basis. In case you are a solo traveller, you will be paired up with another solo traveller of the same gender.

How can we swim in such harsh climates?

Your primary day of water activities shall be at Amkoi and Krem Chympe. While no doubt the waters will be cold, a swim when the sun is harsh above you during the day is not the worst idea.

For the best experience, we would recommend full body wetsuits during this season.

How much money should we carry?

While most of your expenses are taken care of, an additional Rs. 1,000 per day(upper limit) would be more than enough for all your expenses.

What are some things I should carry?

Once you sign up for the trip, we will be sending you a detailed list of Things to Carry for the season!

Fitness requirements

This particular trip requires travellers to have a certain degree of fitness, as the itinerary is more active compared to some of our other trips. We aim to go beyond the general spots and take you to the heart of the Meghalaya's wilderness. Most of our time will be spent on foot, exploring caves, natural pools, waterfalls, and root bridges hidden in the dense forests of this charming state. That’s right! It’s time to channel your inner Indiana Jones—this one’s going to be an adventure of a lifetime!