Best Meghalaya Tour Packages for Family

Reviewed by Thrillophilia Meghalaya Operational Team

Meghalaya family tour packages start at INR 9,000 per person for a 3-day trip and go up to INR 37,000 for a duration up to 9 days. These packages include accommodations, transfers, select meals, and guided sightseeing as per your itinerary with consistent 24/7 on-trip support.

Unlike other hill stations, Meghalaya is known for its rain-heavy regions like Mawsynram and Cherrapunji. The dense rolling clouds, dramatic monsoon landscapes, and waterfalls affect your entire Meghalaya family tour package experience and route. Deciding in advance lets us personalise your package solely to your needs so that your itinerary becomes a reflection of your preferences rather than just being a curation of destinations.

In addition to Meghalaya, a 10-day package priced at INR 42,000 extends your family trip to select destinations in Arunachal Pradesh, like Bhalukpong and Dirang.

A Meghalaya family tour works best when an itinerary is balanced with both activities and leisure time so that you can comfortably travel without wasteful days. Keeping this in mind, Thrillophilia offers 10 unique Meghalaya family packages, each planned with unique inclusions and considerations for all traveller types, from children to senior citizens. This is because, having operated 1,900+ family tours to Meghalaya and rated 4.7/5 by verified travellers, we understand a trip’s quality is always defined by the traveller’s experience, rather than just the destinations covered.

Popular Meghalaya Family Tour Packages by Thrillophilia

Thrillophilia’s Meghalaya tour packages for families are created with 3 things in mind: comfort, transparency, and accessibility. With fully customisable packages, we make sure that you are always in control of your trip’s experiences and inclusions, which reflects back on your budget without you having to compromise.

From allotting ground-level accommodations for seniors to children-friendly activity selections, our experts guide you through the entire process so that you can have a truly hassle-free, relaxing experience on the ground.

Daily Expense Guide

From premium to Meghalaya packages under INR 25,000, we have multiple family packages across a wide budget range without compromising on trip quality so that all travellers can access them.

Here’s a breakdown of your daily expenses on a Meghalaya family trip to help you plan your budget better.

Meghalaya Family Tour Package Inclusions

• Standard and verified accommodations as per your chosen package
• Shared/private transfers via Innova, Xylo, or similar with a licensed chauffeur
• Activities and sightseeing as per the confirmed itinerary
• Daily breakfasts
• 24/7 on-ground assistance with round-the-clock monitoring and support

If you want to experience a luxury Meghalaya tour for your family trip, Thrillophilia has customisation options for all Meghalaya packages for room upgrades, additional meals, and additional experiences as per availability.

How to Reach Meghalaya

The easiest way to reach Meghalaya is via direct flights, primarily available from Kolkata, Delhi, and Imphal. You can also opt for connecting flights and train routes via major Indian cities to reach the Shillong Airport (SHL) for your family trip.

Direct Flights to Meghalaya

• Departure Cities: Primarily Kolkata, with limited flights from Delhi
• Approximate Flight Fare: INR 8,000-11,000 per person for round trips
• Duration: 1 hour 55 mins
• Operating Airlines: Primarily IndiGo and SpiceJet for Delhi

You can also opt for a connecting flight from major Indian cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai, commonly operated by IndiGo with an average duration of INR 9,000-12,000 per person for a round-trip.

Train Routes to Meghalaya

Direct trains to Meghalaya have very limited connectivity. The best way to travel via train is to reach Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) in Assam, and take a shared/private cab to reach Meghalaya, located at a distance of 100-105 km.

• Connectivity: Best is Kolkata, followed by Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore
• Duration: 12-14 hours from Kolkata, 36-40 hours from Delhi
• Popular Trains: 13181 Kaziranga Exp, 22511 Karmabhoomi Exp, Northeast Express, and Rajdhani Express

If you’re looking for a budget trip to Meghalaya, train journeys are your most economical options. However, if you’re travelling with children or seniors, the long duration of train journeys can induce travel fatigue that’s difficult to recover from quickly.

Best Time to Visit Meghalaya with Family

March-May

If you don’t mind the occasional rain and want to prioritise comfort and accessibility to all activities, this window is perfect for you.

• What to Expect: Misty mornings, clear skies, ease of trekking, and weaker waterfalls

June-August

15°C to 22°C is the general temperature of this season, with heavy rainfall, especially around the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. Although Meghalaya’s nature is at its best during this season, landslides and low visibility are also common occurrences.

• What to Expect: Full-force waterfalls, green landscapes, mist and cloud-heavy scenery, and heavy rainfall

September-November

With a temperature of 10°C to 20°C, this is Meghalaya’s best season. For families seeking a comfortable climate with lower rainfall, better visibility, and scenic landscapes, this is perfect for you.

• What to Expect: Powerful waterfalls, comfortable trekking and sightseeing conditions, better roads, and clear skies.

December-February

This is perfect for all travellers wanting a camping- and trekking-focused family tour or maybe just wanting to enjoy crisp morning air at a temperature of 5°C to 18°C.

• What to Expect: Sunny, comfortable sightseeing weather, and an outdoor-heavy itinerary

Best Places to Visit on a Meghalaya Family Tour

Here are the best places to visit on a Meghalaya family tour:

Umiam Lake:

Surrounded by coniferous pine, this is a large reservoir located 15 km north of Shillong, rewarding its visitors with scenic landscapes and various water sports.

• Highlights: Boating, kayaking, Lum Nehru Park, and sunset/sunrise experiences

Elephant Falls:

Located 12 km from Shillong, this three-tiered waterfall is also locally known as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew. All travellers can easily access it via well-maintained stairs to witness the clear waterfall over fern-covered rocks and its surrounding forest area.

• Entry Fee: Approximately INR 100 per person

Nohkalikai Falls:

Located near Cherrapunji, this is the tallest plunge waterfall in India at 340 metres, surrounded by green landscapes and forest. To witness peak flow, visit during the monsoon season from nearby observation points.

• Entry Fee: INR 20 per person, generally open from 9 am to 5 pm

Mawlynnong Village:

Also known for being ‘Asia’s Cleanest Village’, Mawlynnong Village is renowned for its eco-tourism and community-led cleanliness and boasts a 100% literacy rate. If you’re seeking a peaceful, quiet escape on a Meghalaya group tour package, this is located at a distance of 90 km from Shillong.

• Highlights: Riwai Living Root Bridge, Sky View Point, Balancing Rock, and Church of the Epiphany

Kyllang Rock:

Known for its scenic 360-degree views, the Kyllang Rock is a 5,400-foot-high red granite dome located near Mairang. In an easy, accessible 30-min hike to the summit, you can witness rare white rhododendrons within the forest area.

• Transportation: You can reach the Kyllang Rock by car, commonly via the Nongkhlaw-Mairang route.

Best Things to Do on Your Meghalaya Family Tour

Here are the best things to do on a family trip to Meghalaya:

Scenic Road Trips:

The road trips between Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong are something to be witnessed. The heavy rolling clouds over mountainous landscapes and green forestry easily make the transfer time a part of your trip’s experience.

Boat Ride on the Umiam Lake:

This is one of the most romantic experiences Meghalaya has to offer. Cut through the lake’s transparent waters during the sunrise or sunset while your surroundings are covered in a soft light with few crowds.

Explore the Living Root Bridges:

If you and your family love adventures, go for a trek towards the famous double-decker bridge near Nongriat. You can explore the forest trails, suspension bridges, village landscapes, and natural pools throughout your journey.

Explore the Mawphlang Sacred Forest:

If you truly want to explore and understand the Khasi culture, exploring the Mawphlang Sacred Forest should definitely be on your list. We recommend hiring a guide to help you understand the place’s cultural significance better.

Cave Exploration:

If you want to have an adventurous experience without any physically demanding trekking, going cave exploring with your family is the perfect activity for you. Mawsmai Cave and Arwah Cave are two of Meghalaya’s most accessible and dramatic limestone caves, which you can comfortably explore without exhausting yourself.

Popular Itineraries for Meghalaya Family Tour Packages

All Meghalaya family itineraries by Thrillophilia are created after careful insight-based research by our experts. All your routes and extensions, additionally, are planned with practical weather and road insights with enough buffer time so that there are 0 wasteful days during your trip.

4-day Meghalaya Family Tour Sample Itinerary

If you want a short, tight, budget-friendly, yet comfortably paced Meghalaya tour with family, this 4-day Meghalaya itinerary is perfect for you.

• Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati | Transfer to Cherrapunji | Sightseeing Tour
• Day 2: Trek to Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge
• Day 3: Transfer to Shillong | En Route Visit Dawki | Trip to Krang Shuri Falls & Laitlum Canyon
• Day 4: Departure Day

6-day Meghalaya Family Tour Sample Itinerary

For a comfortably paced tour, explore this 6-day Meghalaya itinerary to cover all the major highlights

• Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati | Transfer to Cherrapunjee
• Day 2: Trek to Double Decker Root Bridge
• Day 3: Transfer to Dawki via Mawlynnong | Trek to Single Decker Living Root Bridge
• Day 4: Transfer to Shillong | En route Sightseeing
• Day 5: Transfer to Guwahati | Brahmaputra River Cruise
• Day 6: Transfer to Guwahati | Visit to Kamakhya Temple | Departure Day

Anjana Kurup, who booked the Meghalaya Journey | Green Trails, Root Bridges & River Cruise | Exclusive Tour package, shared his thoughts on the well-planned itinerary, which let him enjoy all major attractions comfortably. He said, “The serene green valleys and flowing rivers made this journey feel incredibly calm and refreshing. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, covering all the major attractions at a relaxed pace without any rush. Everything was well-organised, allowing us to enjoy each moment and truly connect with nature.”

Why Choose Thrillophilia to Book a Meghalaya Family Package

Whether on your family trip or on a Meghalaya honeymoon tour, here’s why Thrillophilia is loved by travellers:

• Insight-driven Itinerary Planning: No two of our Meghalaya tour packages for families are the same. Each is made with a specific traveller type in mind and planned accordingly with destination experts for updated insights.
• Verified Services: All guides, chauffeurs, and diving operators arranged by us are verified for their expertise and certification.
• Customisable Itineraries: Unlike other platforms, we provide fully customisable itineraries so that you control your trip’s budget and experiences with guidance from our experts. This makes your itinerary unique to your needs without being restricted to just a set of destinations.
• Logistics-driven Packages: Our packages are planned with practical transfer routes with en route sightseeing, zero wasteful days in the itinerary, and pre-booked attraction slots. You won’t have to second-guess the details for yourself on your Meghalaya family itinerary.

Amit Bansal, who booked Meghalaya and Kaziranga | FREE Jeep Safari package, recommended Thrillophilia to other travellers, saying, “Meghalaya truly feels like a paradise. The trip was well managed with comfortable stays and experienced drivers who handled mountain roads safely. Highly recommended and thanks Thrillophilia for such a memorable journey!”