Meghalaya | The Khasi Route

Date : 24th Dec to 2nd Jan
Location : Meghalaya EX Guwahati

This is for families who want to experience Meghalaya beyond the usual sightseeing - villages, forests, living root bridges, rivers, Khasi culture, local food, music, craft and real community interactions.

We’re keeping this journey intentionally small, just 6–8 families, so there is space for meaningful conversations, flexibility and deeper experiences.

If this feels like the kind of Christmas your family would love - slow, curious, immersive and meaningful, have a look at the brochure and drop me a message.

I’d be happy to personally connect, answer your questions and see if this journey feels right for your family. 
 

CHRISTMAS EVE IN SHILLONG

24 DECEMBER | ARRIVE INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT

A Christmas Eve of

Lights • Carols • Music • Community • Khasi warmth

We begin in Shillong, Meghalaya's vibrant hill capital. and we have deliberately chosen to spend Christmas Eve here.

Exact Christmas Eve programme and church timings will be curated closer to the date and remain subject to local schedules.

THE KHASI ROUTE

The land ruled by its daughters.

A Nroutes immersive journey into Meghalaya's nature, music, and Khasi culture curated in partnership with a local Khasi community member. MEGHALAYA Brochure_Dec 2026

 

WHY THIS JOURNEY IS DIFFERENT

• Curated with a Khasi community host, this isn't a tour bus stop, it's an invitation into how a living community actually lives
• Christmas Eve in Shillong - decorated streets, church choirs, live music in the cafés, a cultural moment that only happens once a year, on this exact date
• New Year's Eve, held with intention, a closing circle around a bonfire, not just another sightseeing day
• A mix of comfortable stays and real village homestays because the authentic nights are the ones your family will remember longest
• Paced for families, slower mornings, no checklist-racing, and built-in flexibility for different energy levels and ages
• Real workshops, real people, bamboo craft with village artisans, a traditional music school visit, not a staged "cultural show" MEGHALAYA Brochure_Dec 2026

 

WHO IS THIS JOURNEY FOR?

This journey is for families who:

• Want their kids to learn from real people and real places, not a screen or a checklist
• Are looking for a mindful, less commercial way to spend Christmas and New Year's together
• Are comfortable with a mix of comfortable stays and simple, authentic village nights
• Are curious about a genuinely different culture - Khasi society is matrilineal, where land and lineage pass through daughters, not sons
• Value slow mornings and real connection over racing between checkpoints

 
 

WHAT MAKES THIS AN NROUTES JOURNEY?

WE DON'T JUST VISIT MEGHALAYA. WE EXPERIENCE IT.

People
Meet local Khasi communities and hear their stories.

Nature
Walk through sacred forests, mountains, rivers and living ecosystems.

Culture
Experience music, craft, food and everyday traditions.

Learning
Let children learn through real places, people an experiences.

Food
Taste local and regional flavours wherever possible.

Community
Travel with a small group of like-minded families.

Slowness
Leave enough space for the unexpected. MEGHALAYA Brochure_Dec 2026


 

THE NROUTES SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

MEET A LOCAL

A farmer, artisan, musician, cook, storyteller or community member becomes part of the journey.

FOOD HAS A STORY

Local food is not simply a meal. It tells us about geography, tradition, seasons and people.

NROUTES JOURNAL

A simple travel journal for children and adults to observe, draw, write, question and reflect.

THE CLOSING CIRCLE

Because a journey isn’t complete until we pause to notice what it changed in us. MEGHALAYA Brochure_Dec 2026


 

WHO IS THIS JOURNEY FOR?

This experience is designed for:

• Families with children
• Parents looking for experiential travel
• Conscious travellers
• Nature-loving families
• Families interested in culture and local communities
• Children who enjoy exploring and learning through experience
• Families who prefer smaller groups over conventional package tours MEGHALAYA Brochure_Dec 2026

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT

• ₹63,000 per adult (Twin Sharing)
• ₹28,000 per child (5–12 years)
• ₹12,000 per child below 5 years

Guwahati to Guwahati | 9 Nights / 10 Days

Mode of Payment: 100% advance payment to be made at the time of registration through transfer to our bank or Razorpay.

Nroutes Bank Details

A/C: 50200116787159
IFSC: HDFC0000182
HDFC Bank, Kandivali East Branch
Current Account
UPI ID: 8898956302.1@hdfc

Please share screen shot once you fill the form and make payment. 

This journey is intentionally limited to 6-8 families

We intentionally keep the group small. Because smaller groups allow:

better conversations • deeper experiences • meaningful community interaction • flexibility • less impact

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation: 9 nights in carefully selected hotels, homestays and community stays, based on availability and suitability.

Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner throughout the journey, with a focus on vegetarian, local and wholesome food.

Travel: Private group transportation from Guwahati to Guwahati.

Experiences: All planned Nroutes experiences mentioned in the itinerary.

Local Experiences: Local guides, community interactions, craft and cultural experiences as planned.

Nroutes Curation: Founder-led curation and facilitation.

Community: Pre-trip briefing, WhatsApp group and on-ground support.

Learning: Nroutes Journal + Nature Classroom-inspired activities for children. 

 

NOT INCLUDED

• Flights/trains to and from Guwahati
• Personal expenses
• Shopping
• Additional activities not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Any meals outside the planned itinerary
• Tips/gratuities
• Medical expenses
• Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation done between 60+ days before the trip
10% of the Total Package Cost will be deducted (admin fee)

Cancellation done between 45 - 59 days before the trip:
20% of the Total Package Cost will be deducted

Cancellation done between 30 - 44 days before the trip:
50% of the Total Package Cost will be deducted

Cancellation done between 15 - 29 days before the trip:
80% of the Total Package Cost will be deducted

Cancellation Anytime in Between 0-15 Days to Arrival OR No Show:-
No Refund & 100% of the Total Package Cost.