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Tired of crowded waterfalls in Meghalaya? Save this one.

If you're travelling from Mawkdok-Sohra route of Meghalaya and want to explore a little more offbeat than the usual, Umrupiah Falls is one place I'd genuinely recommend putting on the list.

What I love about this place is that it doesn't demand a whole day of trekking to reach.

From the parking point, it's roughly a 30 mins hike to the falls and when we visited, we were literally the only ones there.

No regular crowd.

No line of tourists waiting for photographs.

Just the sound of nature and the forest around us and enough space to breathe in peace.

That's what makes Umrupiah so unique.

Alongside,

there's a nice little indigenous cafe along the way 👀

If you're making a day out of the route, you can also stop at Mei Ramew Cafe and try out some traditional, authentic Khasi food. Especially, the "Sha Krai" known as Millet tea, is a 100/10. It's more like a herbal medicine and very nutritious.

It makes the whole experience more like spending a day in Meghalaya, less like a tourist, and more like a local.

If you're the kind of traveller who'd rather explore deeper to find quieter stops, Umrupiah is definitely worth knowing about.

And if you're visiting Meghalaya and would like to explore places like this with someone who knows the lesser-known routes, feel free to reach out.

Just one request if you visit: leave the place exactly as you found it. Kindly , DO NOT LITTER HERE.

Khublei Shibun. 🌿

u/safar_nama — 2 days ago
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Bike ride to Mawryngkhong(Meghalaya)

Start from Guwahati ends at Mawryngkhong and back to Guwahati.
Staring date probably September 5-7
I’m solo so if any is interested to join dm me
My details
I ride triumph speed 400
I’m a male 22 of age
Will do fishing at any given chance
And OFC (bring your own bike)
And own expenditure
Just seeing if I can find a group

u/Senior-Wing3880 — 2 days ago

Guwahati to shilong

I hear there is flood in assam. Is the route from guwahati airport to shilong safe for travel? I will be arriving tmrw. Also any solor traveller wanna connect? Will be in meghalaya for 3 days

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u/Skyboi2003 — 2 days ago

Travelling Meghalaya - 20th sept

Hey everyone! I’ll be visiting Meghalaya at the end of September. Do you guys think it’s a good time to visit? Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions! 😊

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u/Every_Strike_8734 — 2 days ago

Seeking help with Meghalaya trip during Nov'2026

I will be travelling to Meghalaya between 20th Nov and 26th Nov 2026. I need 2 rooms homestay for 5 adults and 1 toddler.

1 room for 3 adults.
1 room for 2 adults and 1 toddler.

As we will be staying in Sohra and Jowai, it would be very helpful if you can share some home stay details. Budget for 1 Night for 2 rooms is 5000.

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u/shilpabiswadeep — 2 days ago

Question for people of meghalaya

I was wondering if there are normal bus service there

Fir example From cherapunji to shilong

I mean I want to go ay place

Is there buses available or I have to book cab

If I want to go anywhere

I'm not talking about the MTDC bus service

They plan a day trip and we can book not talking about that

I'm talking about normal bus like any other state in India

This information would be really helpful

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u/Select-Mind6025 — 2 days ago
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Share a reserve cab to Guwahati Airport T2?

Leaving in 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes.

From Shillong to Guwahati Airport T2

Swift Dzire - 2700 total (1350 Per head)

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u/Motor-Notice6079 — 3 days ago

Travelling Meghalaya | Aug 22 - Aug28

Hi People,

I am planning a trip to meghalaya with the travel agency btw Aug22 -Aug29

I wanna chck with others whether this time will be safe consider the floods in north-east region or i should look for other alternatives available

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u/rd_13278 — 4 days ago
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Planing a meghalaya trip

Hey I'm raja I'm planning to visit meghalaya

On this oct

Maybe I'll be there by 22 oct

If any one also going on that time you can join with me

Because me and my friend go there we'll not be able to explore the meghalaya because I don't have licences so can't rent a bike

Somehow I manage to connect with 3-4 people who are also going there so we all can save a lot of money....

Dm me in anyone planing to visit meghalaya same time as me I've great itinerary fro 6N7D....all the hidden places and many more

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u/Select-Mind6025 — 4 days ago
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How do u guys wish independence day in ur language?

In my language we wish it as ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರ ದಿನತ ಎಡ್ಡೆಪುಲು/സ്വതംത്ര ദിനത എഡ്ഡെപുലു (svataṅtra dinata eḍḍepulu)

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u/tuluva_sikh — 5 days ago

Planning to travel solo to Meghalaya next week, anyone wants to join?

Same as title. Itinerary can be decided.

- Is it safe for bike ride in August?

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u/SadTeach2176 — 5 days ago

False information provided

People who are planning to visit Meghalaya, please research the place you want to visit properly. This person is providing false information about a waterfall. He may not be a local as he says he started visiting Meghalaya from 2019. So only trust verified information and recruit local guides

u/Plastic_Warning4232 — 4 days ago

Rate my 14 day itinerary

Hello, me and my partner are visiting Meghayala for around 14 days in from October 4th. Please let me know your thoughts on my itinerary so far - anything to add or remove.

We are interested to see some of the main sites, but also go off the beaten path and love adventure, wildlife and walks, with lots of time to relax in nature in between!

14 day itinerary:
Itinerary

1- Leave guwahati on bus or shared taxi to Sohra

2 - Taxi to Mawphlāng

3 - Walk David Scott trail and arrive back in Sohra hotel (Birthday)

4, 5, 6 - See sites near Sohra: 6am to visit root bridges, Wah Japuh (Mawlong Village), Pung Iyer falls trek, other sites around Sohra

7, 8 - Markham Valley

9, 10 - 11, 12, 13 - See sites around West/South Garo Hills: Chandigre Village (Do•patchi Homestay), Wari Chora, Siju caves, trek either Balpakram National Park or Nokrek National Park

14 - Leave from Tura via overnight bus to Shillong

Thanks in advance :)

Edit: please let me know if it is easy to get a shared taxi to these places

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u/Looking4Tips3009 — 4 days ago
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Hi! planning for a trip nearby oct this year, can anybody please help me with good stays and what should he our itenaray for 5 days in meghalay and how is the transportation, need help!

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u/anewme25 — 5 days ago
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Meghalaya trip Planner

Hi Folks,

Planning a megahalya trip with 3 friends in september end. All bachelors.

What would be better, should we plan everything on our own or can you guys share some good local contact who can take care of our trip?

Can anyone please share contact of local driver/trip planner?

TIA

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u/Apprehensive_Eye7418 — 5 days ago

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