Reviewed by Thrillophilia Guwahati Operations Team
Guwahati trip from Chennai suits travellers who want to cover Meghalaya’s main attractions in a short break. The route starts from Guwahati and takes you to Cherrapunji, covering Elephant Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls and Arwah Caves. It also includes the Nongriat Double Decker Root Bridge trek, Krang Shuri Falls, Laitlum Canyon and Kamakhya Temple.
Guwahati packages cover Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang and other popular hill destinations. Guwahati tour packages from Chennai start at INR 17,000 for 4D/3N and go up to INR 50,000 for 10D/9N.
The 10-day Arunachal Pradesh tour from Guwahati is better suited to travellers who want a longer Northeast itinerary. The route covers Guwahati, Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Tawang, Dirang and Nameri National Park. It gives you more time for mountain sightseeing, monastery visits, nature stops and local experiences across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
The fastest option from Chennai is a direct flight from Chennai International Airport to Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Flight time is around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours. Trains take approximately 43 to 48 hours, making flights more practical for shorter holidays.
Travelling from Chennai to Guwahati gives you a convenient starting point for exploring Northeast India without spending several days on an overland journey. A direct flight takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours, making air travel more practical for a short holiday than a much longer train journey. From Guwahati, you can choose a short city stay, travel onward to Shillong and Cherrapunji, or plan a longer road trip towards Tawang and other parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
The places to visit in Guwahati include Kamakhya Temple, an important Shakti Peetha on Nilachal Hill; Umananda Temple on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra; Assam State Museum for regional history and cultural exhibits; and Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden for wildlife and green spaces. You can also visit Guwahati Planetarium or spend time at Nehru Park if your schedule allows.
Popular things to do in Guwahati include taking a Brahmaputra river cruise, sampling Assamese food, exploring local markets and visiting temples. If you have additional days, use Guwahati as a base for onward travel to Meghalaya's waterfalls, caves and living root bridges, or to Assam's wildlife areas. For a trip focused on Tawang and Arunachal Pradesh, allow more time for road travel and check the applicable Inner Line Permit requirements before departure.
Thrillophilia’s Guwahati tour packages from Chennai are rated 4.6/5 stars as we've been running Guwahati trips for 10 years which include accommodation, daily breakfast, private transfers and sightseeing. Selected itineraries also cover trekking, waterfalls, cave visits and transfers between Guwahati, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.
October to March is suitable for Guwahati sightseeing and Northeast road trips, with temperatures generally between 10°C and 25°C. April also works for outdoor plans and coincides with Rongali Bihu celebrations.
Popular Guwahati Tour Packages From Chennai by Thrillophilia
Package Name | Duration | Destinations Covered | Price Per Adult | Best For |
Mystic Meghalaya | FREE Nongriat Trek | 4D/3N | Cherrapunji, Shillong, Guwahati | INR 17,000 | Short breaks and trekking enthusiasts |
Mesmerising Meghalaya | Group Tour Package | 6D/5N | Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Guwahati | INR 19,000 | First-time visitors and groups |
Holidays in Meghalaya | FREE Visit to Elephant Falls | 6D/5N | Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Guwahati | INR 25,000 | Families and nature lovers |
Discovering Arunachal Pradesh | 7D/6N | Bhalukpong, Dirang, Tawang, Bomdila, Guwahati | INR 36,000 | Mountain scenery and cultural sightseeing |
Northeastern Nirvana with Dirang Sightseeing Tour | 10D/9N | Shillong, Bhalukpong, Dirang, Tawang, Bomdila, Guwahati | INR 42,000 | Extended Northeast trips |
Budget Breakdown
Expense | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
Accommodation per night | INR 1,000 to 2,000 | INR 2,500 to 5,000 | INR 6,000 to 12,000+ |
Meals per day | INR 400 to 700 | INR 800 to 1,500 | INR 1,800 to 3,000+ |
Local transport per day | INR 500 to 1,200 | INR 1,500 to 3,000 | INR 3,500 to 6,000+ |
Activities and sightseeing per day | INR 300 to 5,000+ | INR 300 to 5,000+ | INR 300 to 5,000+ |
Why Choose Thrillophilia for Guwahati tour packages from Chennai?
- Customised itineraries: Choose the trip duration, hotel category, sightseeing places, activities and transfers according to your plans and budget.
- Arunachal Pradesh routes: Longer itineraries can take you through Bhalukpong, Bomdila, Tawang, Dirang and Nameri National Park.
- Trekking and activities: Selected plans include the Nongriat Double Decker Root Bridge trek, with optional Rainbow Falls and boating activities available at extra cost.
- Stay and transfers: Packages can include hotels, breakfast, private vehicles, airport or railway station pickups, sightseeing and intercity transfers and every transfer is in a clean, well-maintained vehicle..
- Travel inclusions: Packages can include airport or railway station pickup and drop, private vehicles, driver services, hotel stays, daily breakfast, sightseeing and intercity transfers as listed in the itinerary.