Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya in northeast India, is a charming hill region famous for its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Nestled among lush green hills, it offers breathtaking views, waterfalls, and serene lakes. Explore bustling markets, savor local cuisine like Jadoh and Momos and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Khasi tribe. With its cool climate and picturesque landscape, Shillong promises a memorable and rejuvenating travel experience.
Cherrapunjee, now known as Sohra, holds the title of being one of the wettest places on earth. Explore lush landscapes, stunning waterfalls like and unique living bridges. Enjoy the mystical beauty of Meghalaya's abundant rains and verdant valleys at this captivating destination
Guwahati, the gateway to northeast India, is a bustling city located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Explore ancient temples like Kamakhya Devi Temple and cultural sites like the Assam State Museum. Enjoy local cuisine, bustling markets and embark on river cruises to get a glimpse of the charm of Assam.
Itinerary
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- Day 4
- Day 5
Arrive Guwahati – Shillong (110 kms/3 hrs Approx.)
Assistance at the airport/railway station on arrival and drive to Gangtok
Overnight at hotel.
Shillong
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for full day sightseeing of Shillong.
Shillong - The ‘Gleneagle of the East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. The gorgeous city offers amazing tourist spots. The city’s own Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures is a seven stories and three-in-one Institution combining a museum with a research and publication center, for promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of North East India -a unique fusion of all the sister states under one roof. Lady Hydari Park is a Japanese style landscaped park endowed with stretches of roses & exquisite flowers. The Mini zoo adjacent to the park has about 73 birds, 140 reptiles & mammals. One of the largest Golf courses in Asia is an 18-hole Golf Course is charted amidst a surging valley full of thick pine groves & rhododendron trees. Spend the evening in the splendid arena. The State Museum is a display of the lifestyle and heritage of the people of Meghalaya. Shillong and its surrounding is dotted with splendid waterfalls cascading down deep valleys forming misty sparks as they break the silence of the surroundings. Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks.
Overnight at hotel.
Shillong – Cherrapunjee (60km/2 hrs Approx.)
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunjee 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 Cherrapunjee is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges. The cliffs of Cherrapunjee also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.
Visit to Arwah Cave, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Eco Park, Garden of Caves & Thangkharang Park.
Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunjee – Guwahati (150km/4 hrs Approx.)
After breakfast drive from Cherrapunjee to Guwahati
Afternoon visit Kamakhya temple - The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s tandavanrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his suddarshan chakra.
Overnight at Guwahati.
Departure Guwahati
After breakfast transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.