Category : Hill Station
Duration : 6 Night 7 Days
Destination : Shillong (3N)/ Cherrapunjee (2N)/ Dawki (1N)/ Mawlynnong(1N)
Day 1: Guwahati Airport- Shillong
Arrive at Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong 110 kms 3 hours approx. En-route stop at Umium Lake view point.
Day 2: Nartiang / Krang Suri Water Falls / Night stay in Shnongpdeng
After early breakfast, start your journey. First visit Nartiang Monolith another major landmark here is the Durga temple, which is close to the monoliths. According to Hindu beliefs, the Nartiang temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
Visit Krang Suri Water falls. One of the best water falls in Meghalaya.
Travel to Shnongpdeng. We will arrange your stay in some tent or home stays. Please note that these are very basic accommodation. Basic food is available at the site at direct payment.
Day 3. Dawki – Mawlynnong
Morning drive to Dawki, visit Indo-Bangladesh border and Umngot River (one can enjoy country boat ride here on direct payment basis) .Later on proceed to the Mawalynnong village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Later on short trek to the living root bridge(30 minutes) and explore the village. Night stay in Mawlynnong home stays.
Day 4. Mawlynnong to Cherrapunjee:
After early breakfast, drive towards Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.
sightseeing in Cherrapunjee visiting Arwah Cave, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Dainthlen Waterfalls, Eco Park and Rama Krishna Mission Museum.
Night Stay in Cherrapunjee.
Day 5. Cherrapunjee Double Decker Bridge Excursion
After morning breakfast, the vehicle will take you to Tyrna Village, starting point of the trek. The path to the double-decker root bridge is three kilometers (nearly two miles) long. It has approximately 3,500 stairs and descends 2,400 feet. It will take you around 1.5 hrs while going down and 2.5 hrs while coming back
People also loves to visit Rainbow waterfall , which is around 45 minutes trek from Double decker bridge.
Please carry some food, water during the trek. carrying a rain coat or umbrella is advisable in the whole meghalaya trip. Rain can start at any point of time. Comfortable trekking shoes is a must. Please wear clothes in layers.
Return back to hotel. Night stay in Cherrapunjee.
Day 6. Cherrapunjee to Shilllong
After breakfast, drive to Shillong Via Laitlum.
Laitlum Canyons is the perfect place to get wide, sweeping and picturesque views of the state of Meghalaya. The name 'Laitlum Canyons' literally means end of the world or end of hills. It is located about 45 km from the city of Shillong. Trekkers, adventure lovers and thrill seekers can have a grand time as the place offers long, rocky and lush green treks. The terrain, though a little difficult to navigate, offers the best views. A long stairway on the side of the mountain with about 3,000 steps is the only route between the village and the nearest market. The best time to visit the place is in the afternoon hours as mornings are usually foggy and the view cannot be enjoyed properly.
In shilling Visit Don Bosco Museum(Closed on Sundays), Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians and Golf course, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park.
Night stay in Shillong.
Day 7. Guwahati Drop
After breakfast, drive to guwahati. Drop at airport or railway station.
Suggested Hotels:
Standard Category:
Shillong : White Cloud Guest House / Comfort Inn Guest House / Similar
Cherrapunjee : Seven sister guest house / Laiaiker Inn / Similar
Dawki / Shnongpdeng : Tent / Homestays
Mawlynnong : Homestays
Deluxe Category :
Shillong: Landmark Victoria Hills / Kaizun Bed & Breakfast / Similar
Cherrapunjee : Hotel Crescent / Aisha / Similar
Dawki / Shnongpdeng : Tent / Homestays
Mawlynnong : Homestays
Vehicle Type :
Upto 4 person : SWift Dzire Category Vehicle
5-6 person : Innova
Above 6 persons, we will provide AC Tempo Traveler accordingly.
Please note, the vehicles in the North East Don't have carriers in them. Please carry luggage accordingly. Please don't carry trolly bags, it is difficult to adjust in the vehicle trunk.
Inclusions
Rooms on twin/triple sharing basis | Daily Breakfast | Exclusive a/c vehicle at disposal for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary | Service of an experienced driver for 10 Hours per day up to maximum 07:00 PM | Parking, Toll taxes, Drivers Allowance etc |
Exclusions
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone, tips, gratuity, Mineral/soft/hard drinks | Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary |Boating, Camera fees, Guide / tour escort charges & Entrance Fees | Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot) | Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure | GST, Insurance | Anything which is not include in the inclusion |