Mesmerizing Meghalaya

Code: NBHTY

5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS

Category:

Culture, Escorted Tour, Nature, River Cruise

This trip to Meghalaya will be an amazing experience, filled with natural beauty, diverse cultures, and adventure.

Shillong is located in the north-eastern part of India at an average altitude of 1,495 meters (4,908 feet) above sea level. It became the capital of Meghalaya upon the creation of this new state in 1972. It also serves as the district headquarters of East Khasi Hills. Shillong is sometime called the Scotland Of The East because of its pristine beauty and the lush green hills that encapsulate it beautifully. Apart from the natural beauty, Shillong also acts as the gateway to Meghalaya, the state famous for heavy rainfall, caves, tallest waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and amazing people and their culture. Shillong is also fast emerging as an education hub for the entire north-eastern region.

DEPARTURE LOCATION

Guwahati Airport/Train Station

RETURN LOCATION

Guwahati Airport/Train Station

INCLUDED

Transport	Accommodations
All Meals	Professional guide

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fees

Guide gratuity

Day 1: Arrive Guwahati

Arrive at Guwahati airport, received and transferred to Shillong ( 100 kms / 2 ½ hrs drive), enroute stop at the scenic view point of the Umiam lake ( the largest manmade lake in Northeast India), reach Shillong and check into hotel, after refreshment explore the local night markets of Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 2 : SHILLONG SIGHTSEEING

Today we shall explore Shillong City. Visit the iconic man-made lake Ward’s Lake which existed since the colonial era. The lake is over 100 years old. Next we shall visit the renowned Don Bosco Museum which is Asia’s largest museum of Indigenous Cultures. It boasts amazing architecture resembling a honeycomb. The museum spans over 7 floors comprising galleries with an extensive array of wonderfully curated exhibits. Lady Hydari Park – a charming Japanese-style garden. It is named after Lady Hydari, wife of erstwhile Governor-General of Assam. Locally, it is also called Phan Nonglait Park. The garden showcases an assortment of colourful flowers including roses and orchids. Within the park, there are well-maintained lawns, a beautiful pond and a mini zoo. You can see a lot of waterfowls like ducks and geese dabbling in the pond. Stroll around to admire the scenic vistas of the garden. Afternoon Do Shopping in Shillong City.

Day 3 : SHILLONG – MAWLYNNONG – (78 kms/2½-3 hrs)

After breakfast in the morning, We shall drive to the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong. Witness the 100+ years old Living Root Bridge of Riwai Village. Lunch. Post Lunch, we shall drive to India-Bangladesh border to visit Dawki. It is famous for being the home to the clean and crystal waters of the Umngot River. Witness the transparent river bed of the Umngot River, also known as Dawki River. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

Day 4 : SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJI – SHILLONG (60 kms/2-2½ hrs)

After breakfast you will be setting out to the wettest place in the world, Cherrapunji. On the way, you will be stop by at the Elephant Falls and the Shillong Peak (the highest point in Meghalaya). After arriving in Cherrapunji, you will see the famous attractions of the hill station like the Nohkalikai Falls (the fourth highest falls in the world), Seven Sister Falls, and Mawsmai Cave. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.