Assam–Meghalaya Trip Cost Breakdown

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Assam–Meghalaya Trip Cost Breakdown (6 Days / 5 Nights, Family Trip)

(Based on my real family trip expenses – Jan end travel)

If you’re planning a family trip to Assam and Meghalaya, especially with kids or elderly parents, budgeting correctly matters more than itinerary perfection.

This post shows what this trip realistically costs today, based on what I actually paid on ground for hotels, transport, food, and activities — no estimates, no brochure pricing.

For a complete context of how this trip was structured day by day, you can also refer to our detailed Assam–Meghalaya Trip Guide:
👉 https://lazyatra.com/blog/2026/02/06/assam-meghalaya-trip-guide/

🧭 Trip Snapshot (Cost Context)

  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Travel Type: Family trip (kids + elders)
  • Food Preference: Vegetarian
  • Route Covered:
    Kaziranga → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Umiam → Guwahati
  • Travel Style: Comfortable, non-luxury

(Our Kaziranga experience is covered in detail here:
👉 https://lazyatra.com/blog/2026/02/04/kaziranga-in-assam-meghalaya-trip/)

🏨 Hotel Cost (What You Should Budget)

These are the actual per-night hotel rates paid during the trip.

Date Location Amount
Jan 23 Kaziranga ₹4,140
Jan 24 Shillong ₹3,600
Jan 25 Cherrapunji ₹3,960
Jan 26 Cherrapunji (2nd night) ₹5,400
Jan 27 Umiam Lake ₹5,970

Total hotel spend: ₹23,070

You can read detailed reviews of the exact hotels we stayed at:

Why this works for families

  • Centrally located stays
  • Clean rooms, easy access
  • No remote homestays with food uncertainty

For elders, location and accessibility mattered more than views.

🚗 Transport Cost (Entire Trip)

  • Dedicated private vehicle for the full journey
  • Covered all intercity travel + local sightseeing
  • No shared taxis, no waiting, no rushing

Total transport cost: ₹27,600

This approach also helped us avoid common planning issues highlighted here:
👉 https://lazyatra.com/blog/2026/02/04/assam-meghalaya-trip-mistakes/

🥗 Food Cost (Vegetarian Family)

All meals, snacks, tea breaks, fruits, and hotel food included.

Total food spend: ₹9,900

  • Average ~₹1,650 per day for the family
  • Combination of restaurants + hotel meals
  • Vegetarian food was manageable with planning

If vegetarian food is a priority, this guide will help:
👉 https://lazyatra.com/blog/2026/02/05/vegetarian-food-northeast-india/

🎟️ Activities & Sightseeing Costs

All entry tickets, guides, and local activities paid on ground.

Includes:

Total activity cost: ₹8,970

A consolidated activity-wise cost breakdown is available here:
👉 https://lazyatra.com/blog/2026/02/05/assam-meghalaya-activities-cost/

💰 Total Assam–Meghalaya Trip Cost (Family)

(Flights excluded)

Category Amount
Hotels ₹23,070
Transport ₹27,600
Food ₹9,900
Activities ₹8,970
TOTAL ₹69,540

👉 Plan for: ~₹70,000 for 6 Days / 5 Nights

👨‍👩‍👧 Is This a Practical Budget for Families?

Yes, if you:

  • Are travelling with parents or kids
  • Prefer comfort over rushing
  • Want predictable food options
  • Don’t want daily cost anxiety

This is not ideal if you:

  • Are backpacking solo
  • Want luxury resorts
  • Are trying to do Meghalaya on a shoestring budget

🧠 Final Honest Take

Assam–Meghalaya is not a cheap destination, but it is fairly priced when done right.

  • Transport and hotels are where the money goes
  • Food and sightseeing stay under control
  • Hidden costs are minimal compared to other hill states

For families, this trip delivers mental peace, which matters more than cutting corners.

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