Where you stay
6 nights in 4 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Shillong
Guwahati to Shillong
ENJOY THE SCENIC ROAD JOURNEY TO YOUR HOTEL AND REVEL IN THE PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF SURROUNDING NATURAL BEAUTY. ON THE WAY VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL UMIAM LAKE, A MANMADE RESERVOIR BUILT ON THE UMIAM RIVER.
UMIAM LAKE: A BEAUTIFUL MAN MADE WATER RESERVOIR ON UMIAM RIVER SURROUNDED BY SOOTHING ENVIRONMENT PERFECT TO ENJOY A DISCONNECT FROM OUTER WORLD.THIS BEAUTIFUL WATERBODY IS FAMOUS AMONGST TOURISTS AS IT OFFERS ACTIVITIES LIKE KAYAKING, BOATING, WATER CYCLING AND MORE.
AS THE DAY ENDS, YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE HOTEL FOR A COMFORTABLE OVERNIGHT STAY. -
Day 2 Cherrapunjee
Shillong to Cherrapunjee
TIME TO EXPLORE ONE OF THE WETTEST PLACES ON THE FACE OF THIS PLANET
START THE DAY WITH A HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND THEN CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL AS NOW YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO CHERRAPUNJEE, WHICH IS THE NEXT DESTINATION AS PER YOUR NORTH EAST ITINERARY FOR 4 DAYS.
CHERRAPUNJEE IS KNOWN FOR RECEIVING MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RAINFALL IN THE WORLD. ENJOY VISITING FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS NOHKALIKAI FALLS, SEVEN SISTER FALLS, AND THE BEAUTIFUL MAWSMAI CAVES. THE DAY ENDS WITH A COZY OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE HOTEL IN CHERRAPUNJEE.
SEVEN SISTERS’ FALLS: THIS GORGEOUS WATERFALL CASCADED INTO SEVEN DIFFERENT SEGMENTS IS CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE HIGHEST WATERFALLS IN INDIA.
MAWSMAI CAVES: THE MYSTICAL MAWSMAI CAVES HAVING LIMESTONE WALLS WITHIN IS A ANOTHER SPELLBINDING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS YOU MUST VISIT WHILE HOLIDAYING IN NORTHEAST.
DISTANCE FROM SHILLONG TO CHERRAPUNJEE: APPROX 54 KM
TRAVEL TIME: APPROX 1.5 HOURS -
Day 3 Cherrapunjee
Double decker Living root bridge Trek
: Today is going to be one of the most interesting days of your 7 day Meghalaya Trip. You will be walking to the bio-engineering marvel also known as the living root bridge or jingkieng nongriat (double-decker living root bridge). The trek to the double-decker living root bridge starts from a tiny village named Tyrna. You will be joined by your guide here, who will guide you through quaint villages, turquoise natural pools, and gorgeous vegetation.At a brisk pace, it will take you more than an hour to reach the double-decker living root bridge. Once there, spend your time lazing around at the natural pool near the root bridge. Explore the area at your own place and then start your walk back. Remember, lunch in Nongriat will have to be either snacks and energy bars that you carry or simple noodles or local food available there.
Be back at your stay by evening. -
Day 4 Mawlynnong
Cherrapunjee to Mawlynnong via Dawki
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: MAWLYNNONG: EXPLORE THE QUAINT VILLAGE
ANOTHER AWESOME DAY BRINGS MORE EXCITEMENT AND FUN TO BOTH OF YOU
HAVE A WHOLESOME BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL AND THEN GET TRANSFERRED TO THE MAWLYNNONG VILLAGE WHICH IS KNOWN FOR BEING ONE OF THE CLEANEST VILLAGES IN ASIA.
THE EXCITING ROAD JOURNEY FROM SHILLONG TO MAWLYNNONG ALONGSIDE YOUR PARTNER IS SOMETHING THAT PROMISES TO REJUVENATE AND ENTICE YOU AS MUCH AS THE DESTINATION ITSELF. THE THIRD DAY’S ITINERARY OF THIS NORTHEAST HOLIDAY PACKAGE TAKES YOU OUT FOR SIGHTSEEING IN THE PICTURESQUE MAWLYNNONG VILLAGE WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY A TREK TO DOUBLE-DECKER ROOT BRIDGES.
DOUBLE DECKER ROOT BRIDGE: FORMED NATURALLY BY INTERMINGLING OF TREE-ROOTS AND TRUNKS, THESE BRIDGES WERE INITIALLY BUILT WITH A PURPOSE OF SOLVING LOGISTICAL PROBLEMS IN THIS VILLAGE.
LATER, THIS NORTHEAST TOUR ITINERARY NOW TAKES YOU TO VISIT AND EXPLORE THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF DAWKI VILLAGE WHICH IS LOCATED ON INDO-BANGLADESH BORDER.
DAWKI VILLAGE: LOCATED ON THE BORDER OF INDIA AND BANGLADESH IN THE WEST JAINTIA HILLS DISTRICT OF MEGHALAYA, DAWKI VILLAGE IS BEAUTIFUL SETTING KNOWN MAJORLY FOR A SUSPENSION BRIDGE ACROSS THE UMNGOT RIVER.
AFTER THE TOUR OF DAWKI VILLAGE, YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO YOUR HOMESTAY FOR A COMFORTABLE OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE HOMESTAY. -
Day 5 Zowai
Mawlynnong to Krangsuri to Jowai
Wake up early and take a walk around the beautiful village with its hundred-year-old Church to see how everyone, from kids to elders, strive to keep even the tiniest bit of trash off the streets and everywhere else other than the dustbins. Head back to your Khasi homestay to freshen up and the check-out
Post breakfast, we will be visiting the single-decker living root bridge at the Riwai village.
From there, start for Jowai but not before visiting the gorgeous Krangsuri waterfall and spend some time there.
Evening free to relax or take a relaxed walk around your camp. -
Day 6 Shillong
Jowai To Nartiang Monoliths To Laitlum To Shillong
Leave your bed early and go out for another walk around your homestay. Located outside the Jowai town, the location is perfect an aimless walk is one of the best ways to enjoy the place. Then after breakfast, first head to the Nartiang monolith park and witness stone monoliths of the Jaintia people kept there.
Even though the place is not very well-maintained, it has great significance for the region. The monoliths of Meghalaya are said to be one of the tallest in the world and were raised by the erstwhile Jaintia kings. If you are not a history buff, however, you might want to give this place a miss and head directly to the Laitlum canyons. It is a gorgeous place to sit and relax. Then, head to homestay in Shillong.
Evening free. -
Day 7
Shillong To Guwahati
On the last day of your trip, take it easy. Check-out around 10 or so and then do some last-minute shopping from Shillong, if you haven’t already. On your way back to Guwahati, feel free to stop again at the Umiam lake or at the Umiam lake viewpoint before heading straight to the airport.
Fly out with wonderful memories of your customizable Meghalaya tour in North East India.
Trip ends.
