One of the popular treking routes is the old mule track built by David Scott. Today known as the David Scott’s Trail, it runs from the Borders of Assam, across Khasi Hills, to the border of Bangladesh. This entire picturesque route extends to a five days trek or can be divided into shorter treks, the most common being from Mawphlang (Sacred Forest) to Lad Mawphlang, a one day trek.

Another interesting trek is from Cherrapunjee to Pynursula or Krang to Pynursula. This trek is hard as one has to walk deep into the valleys before climbing up to Pynursula. There are many Living Root bridges on this trek and the experience of life in the deep valleys, with no access to modern amenities is unforgettable. This trek can be undertaken with the help of guides or tour operators.

Jaintia hills offers a trek from Nartiang (Summer Capital of the erstwhile Jaintia Kings), to the plains of Bangladesh. This is a historical trek relating to the history of the Jaintia Kingdom.
The Balpakram national park offers a wide variety of treks particularly ideal for wildlife treks. For these treks the assistance and advice from the Forest Department officials is necessary. A trek through this tropical forest is an an unforgetable experience. Langurs, Hornbills and and other birds are quite easily spotted and sometimes the elusive sambar can be seen.

One of the most attractive spots in Garo hills is Siju. Making a base here one can trek towards the Balpakram National Park to a village called Rongsu (14 km), which can be expanded into a longer trek to include the Balpakram National Park. Trekking from Tura to the Nokrek peak is an arduous task but worth the effort if one has the stamina. For people inclined to exert less effort the trek can be reversed by taking a drive to the Nokrek Peak. This trek involves crossing through some virgin tropical forests and wading through mountain streams.While trekking in Garo Hills there is always a likelihood of seeing or hearing wild elephants.

Mawthadraishan in West Khasi Hills is a range of low hills which are ideal easy treks through rolling hills.
Treking in Meghalaya can be organised with advice from either the Tourism Department, Guides and Tour operators.