Wari Chora day trip
4x4 ride, guided trek, kayaking through the canyon and swimming, back for a Garo dinner.
- Emangre
- Wari Chora
- Dombe Wari
₹1,500per person
BookRivercanyon Homestay & Tours · Wari Chora
Into the landof the sevenserpents.
Turquoise water, serpent-shaped canyons and a waterfall at the end of the river. Stay with us in Emangre and let a local Garo guide take you into Wari Chora.
- Season
- Nov to Apr
- Stay
- 7 rooms + tents
- Guides
- Local Garo team
Scroll into the canyon
Your day in Wari Chora
- 08 km4x4 off-road from EmangrePast the Saturday market and through the community forest to the trailhead.
- 1.5 kmDown the jungle trailSteps of wood and stone lead you down to the sound of the Rongdik River.
- 45 ft deepKayak into the canyonThe walls close in, the water turns turquoise and the light comes through the leaves.
- The endSwim under the waterfallA quiet pool inside the canyon, with life jackets for everyone.
Trips with a local guide
Pick your way in
Every trip includes a Garo guide, life jackets and kayaks. Pick-up from Guwahati or Tura on request.
Wari Chora & Siju Cave
Wari Chora plus the Siju bat cave, one of the longest caves in Asia, with stays at the homestay.
- Wari Chora
- Aginma Wari
- Siju Cave
₹6,999per person
BookSouth Garo Hills explorer
The full circuit with a Guwahati pick-up: canyons, fish sanctuaries, caves and village life.
- Guwahati
- Wari Chora
- Jadisil
- Siju
- Baghmara
₹9,999per person
BookThe homestay
Sleep by the river at Rivercanyon
Simple, clean rooms and tents in Emangre, close to the Rongdik River and the road to Wari Chora. Home-cooked Garo food, warm water and a family that knows every trail.
- Room₹1,200per night
- Tent₹800per night
- Meals₹300per meal
When to come
Wari Chora opens with the dry season
The road and the river are at their best from November to April. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
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Open Depends on rain Closed
Garo stories
Every pool has a legend
Wari Chora
In Garo, wari means deep water and chora means long. A deep, long river between canyons shaped like seven giant serpents.
Dombe Wari
The calm pool where, the story goes, the beautiful Dombe and her treehouse were pulled under by the mermen.
Aginma Wari
A protected stretch of the Rongdik where the fish come right up to you.
Getting here
Far away, and worth it
Emangre is in the South Garo Hills, away from the usual Meghalaya circuit. Tell us where you are coming from and we will plan the drive.
- GuwahatiAbout 7 to 8 hours by road. We can pick you up.
- ShillongAbout 270 km, via Tura or Baghmara.
- TuraThe closest big town. Hire a car to Emangre.
Good to know
Questions
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Life jackets are given to everyone, and the guides stay with you in the water.
Is Wari Chora safe for kids?
Yes, with life jackets and a guide. The trek back up is steep, so plan a slow climb for little ones.
When is Wari Chora open?
From November to April. It usually closes from June to October because of the rain.
What should I carry?
A dry bag for your phone, quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes and good grip shoes for the trail.