Top Destinations in Northeast India
From the cloud-wrapped hills of Meghalaya to the Himalayan monasteries of Tawang — explore the places our guests love most, by private taxi from Guwahati.
Shillong & Meghalaya
Meghalaya — the ‘Abode of Clouds’ — is the most popular trip from Guwahati. Shillong is only about 100 km away, and from there you can reach Cherrapunji (Sohra), Mawlynnong, Dawki, Laitlum Canyons and Mawsynram. Expect waterfalls, deep green gorges, living root bridges and the crystal-clear Umngot river.
Top things to see
- Umiam Lake
- Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls
- Nohkalikai & Seven Sisters Falls
- Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Mawlynnong village
- Dawki – Umngot river
Best time to visit: October to May for clear views; June–September for dramatic monsoon waterfalls.
Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places on earth and home to India’s tallest plunge waterfall, Nohkalikai. It is also the base for the famous Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek.
Top things to see
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Cave
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Arwah Cave
- Nongriat root bridge
Best time to visit: October to May; monsoon for waterfalls (carry rain gear).
Kaziranga National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to around two-thirds of the world’s greater one-horned rhinoceros. Jeep safaris run in the Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agaratoli) and Burapahar ranges.
Top things to see
- Jeep safari
- Elephant safari (seasonal)
- Orchid & Biodiversity Park
- Tea gardens
- Wildlife photography
Best time to visit: November to April — the park’s core zones usually close for monsoon from about May/June to October.
Tawang
Tawang sits at about 10,000 ft in western Arunachal Pradesh. The drive from Guwahati crosses Sela Pass (about 13,700 ft) and passes Dirang and Bomdila. Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit.
Top things to see
- Tawang Monastery
- Sela Pass & Lake
- Bumla Pass
- Madhuri (Shungetser) Lake
- Nuranang Falls
- Tawang War Memorial
Best time to visit: March to June and September to November; December–February brings snow (road conditions vary).
Dirang & Bomdila
The prayer-flag-lined towns of Bomdila and Dirang are the perfect overnight halts on the Tawang route — with monasteries, apple and kiwi orchards, hot springs and the Sangti valley.
Top things to see
- Bomdila Monastery
- Dirang Dzong
- Sangti Valley
- Hot water springs
- Kiwi & apple orchards
Best time to visit: March to November.
Guwahati & Kamakhya
Guwahati is the gateway to Northeast India and our main pickup city. Start with darshan at Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, a ferry to Umananda island temple and sunset on the Brahmaputra.
Top things to see
- Kamakhya Temple
- Umananda Temple
- Brahmaputra riverfront
- Assam State Zoo
- Basistha Ashram
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Best time to visit: All year; October to April is most pleasant.
Darjeeling & Sikkim
Extend your trip west to the tea estates of Darjeeling and the Himalayan capital Gangtok. We run one-way and round-trip outstation taxis from Guwahati via Siliguri.
Top things to see
- Tiger Hill sunrise
- Tea estates
- Toy train
- Gangtok MG Marg
- Tsomgo Lake
Best time to visit: March to May and October to December.
Can’t decide where to go?
Tell us how many days you have — we’ll suggest the best route.