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Our Assam & Meghalaya tour packages from Bengaluru are priced between ₹18,000 to ₹52,000 per person, depending on trip duration and hotel category. For group rates: Same per-person rate regardless of group size. All prices include hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, private cab transfers, sightseeing, and permit assistance. Flights from Bengaluru are arranged separately on request. Call +91-7357284671 for an instant quote.

October–April (wildlife active in Kaziranga; waterfalls fed but manageable; root bridge trek safe) are the best months for Bengaluru travellers visiting Assam & Meghalaya. You get clear skies, excellent mountain views, and comfortable temperatures. Avoid June–September (among the heaviest rainfall in the world; treks impossible; road closures). From Bengaluru, October–November and March–May are especially popular — perfect contrast to home weather. GangtokHolidays adjusts sightseeing timings seasonally to make the most of each period.

From Bengaluru, the easiest route is: take a direct flight to Guwahati (GAU) — Air India lists the non-stop journey at about 3 hours 5 minutes, and Akasa also operates the Bengaluru–Guwahati route. Guwahati is the main gateway to both Assam and Meghalaya; for Meghalaya, Guwahati airport is commonly used because Shillong is about 128 km away by road, while Meghalaya’s own airport at Umroi is around 35 km from Shillong. You can also travel by train: booking portals show direct Bengaluru–Guwahati services, including 12509 GUWAHATI EXPRESS, and direct Bengaluru–New Jalpaiguri trains are also available for travellers who prefer rail. GangtokHolidays arranges comfortable cab pickups from Guwahati Airport, NJP, or other railheads and transfers you directly to your hotel — no confusion, no local taxi haggling. The scenic journey through hills, waterfalls, forests, tea gardens, and river valleys is one of the highlights that travellers from Bengaluru enjoy throughout the trip.

5N/6D Assam + Meghalaya; 6N/7D for comfortable coverage; 9N/10D with Arunachal extension is the ideal duration for Bengaluru travellers. This covers all the major highlights — Kaziranga National Park jeep safari (one-horned rhinos, tigers, wild buffalo, elephants), Shillong city (cathedral, Ward's Lake, Police Bazaar), Cherrapunji/Sohra (Double Decker Living Root Bridge 3,500-step trek, Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls), Dawki Umngot River (the most transparent river in India), Mawlynnong Asia's Cleanest Village, Kamakhya Temple Guwahati. GangtokHolidays offers flexible itineraries from 3 nights to 10+ nights. We build the itinerary around your travel dates and available leave rather than forcing a fixed template.

Our Assam & Meghalaya packages from Bengaluru include: hotel accommodation (twin/double sharing), daily breakfast and dinner, all local transfers by private cab, airport/station pickup and drop in Bengaluru, sightseeing as per itinerary, and permit assistance for all restricted areas. Flights from Bengaluru are not included by default but we assist with booking on request. No hidden charges — your quoted price is your final price.

For Assam & Meghalaya, permit requirements are: No special permits for Indian nationals — just valid Aadhaar or Voter ID. GangtokHolidays handles all permit paperwork on your behalf as part of the package — you don't need to visit any government office or stand in queues. Just carry your original Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport from Bengaluru. We'll do the rest.

Assam & Meghalaya is consistently ranked among India's safest destinations. Low crime, extremely hospitable locals, and well-maintained tourist infrastructure make it excellent for families, senior citizens, and solo women travellers from Bengaluru. GangtokHolidays assigns police-verified local drivers and experienced guides on all tours. We have an excellent safety record across thousands of Bengaluru travellers every year.

Shillong 1,491m; Cherrapunji 1,484m; Kaziranga 80m above sea level — no altitude issues. Most travellers from Bengaluru adjust comfortably to Gangtok and Darjeeling elevations. For higher altitudes (North Sikkim, Nathula, Gurudongmar), GangtokHolidays builds mandatory acclimatisation nights into the itinerary. We advise: stay hydrated, avoid alcohol on the first day at altitude, and consult your doctor about Diamox if you have history of altitude sensitivity.

Must-try dishes that Bengaluru travellers often enjoy during their Assam & Meghalaya trip include Assamese Thali, Khar (a traditional alkaline curry), Masor Tenga (tangy fish curry), Pitha (rice cakes), and locally produced tea. In Meghalaya, don't miss Jadoh (rice and meat dish), Dohneiiong (pork cooked with black sesame), Tungrymbai (fermented soybean preparation), and fresh pineapple from the hills. Visit local markets in Shillong and Guwahati to sample authentic regional flavours. Our partner hotels offer both local cuisine and familiar Indian meals, and dietary preferences can be arranged at the time of booking.

GangtokHolidays is a ground operator based locally in the North East — not a Bengaluru middleman outsourcing everything. We own our vehicles, have direct hotel contracts, and our team has lived and worked in this region for years. You get: accurate on-ground information, 24×7 support during the trip, no surprise costs, and genuine care for your experience. Our Google Reviews from Bengaluru travellers speak for themselves. Call +91-7357284671 to speak with our team directly.