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Meghalaya is one of the gems of Northeast India, because Meghalaya is a potpourri of vivid landscapes. It is indeed God’s own garden with lush green mountains, mysterious caves, sparkling rivers, and some majestic waterfalls.
Richness of Culture Home to the Khasi and Garo culture, Meghalaya boasts of its unique cuisines, vibrant clothing, and melodious folk music. Though it has a moderate climate, the best time to visit Meghalaya is in autumn. Its capital Shillong, known as ‘The Rock Capital of India’, has a peppy evening vibe.
The true essence of Meghalaya tourism lies in its villages, here cleanliness is a culture that is practiced dedicatedly, that the village Mawlynnong is named the cleanest village of Asia! The Living Roots bridges at Nongriat Village are so mystical they seem to be straight out of some Peter Pan movie! Also, if you have seen those pictures of a slender boat over crystal clear waters then you already know what boating in Umngot River at Dawki Village looks like.

Additional Info

Duration: 6 days
Starts: Guwahati, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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Meghalaya is one of the gems of Northeast India, because Meghalaya is a potpourri of vivid landscapes. It is indeed God’s own garden with lush green mountains, mysterious caves, sparkling rivers, and some majestic waterfalls.
Richness of Culture Home to the Khasi and Garo culture, Meghalaya boasts of its unique cuisines, vibrant clothing, and melodious folk music. Though it has a moderate climate, the best time to visit Meghalaya is in autumn. Its capital Shillong, known as ‘The Rock Capital of India’, has a peppy evening vibe.
The true essence of Meghalaya tourism lies in its villages, here cleanliness is a culture that is practiced dedicatedly, that the village Mawlynnong is named the cleanest village of Asia! The Living Roots bridges at Nongriat Village are so mystical they seem to be straight out of some Peter Pan movie! Also, if you have seen those pictures of a slender boat over crystal clear waters then you already know what boating in Umngot River at Dawki Village looks like.

Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati Arrival | Umiam Lake | Overnight At Shillong

Pass By: Umiam Lake, Shillong India
Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by morning.
Post breakfast, depart for Shillong.
Reach Shillong, check in to the hotel & freshen up.
Post lunch visit Umiam Lake & then head to Shillong market for some shopping.
Come back to the hotel by evening.
Overnight stay at Shillong.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Shillong

Day 2: Laitlum Grand Canyon | Shillong To Cherrapunjee | Wei Sawdong Waterfall

Pass By: Laitlum Canyons, Shillong India
Wake up and enjoy your breakfast with a view.
Check out and depart for Laitlum Grand Canyon.
Spend your time awestruck by the amazing beauty.
Post lunch depart for Cherrapunjee.
Reach Cherrapunjee and Visit the beautiful Wei Sawdong waterfall
Check in to the resort and Relax in the evening.
Dinner & sleep overnight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cheerapunji

Day 3: Single Root Bridge | Double Decker Bridge

Pass By: Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Nongriat Village, Sohra India
Post breakfast, depart for Tyrna Village.
Reach Tyrna & first start your trek to the Single Root Bridge.
Later Visit the astonishing Double Decker Bridge. Trek back to Tyrna Village & start your journey to Cherrapunjee.
Reach Cherrapunjee.
Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cheerapunji

Day 4: Mawsmai Caves | Nohkalikai Waterfall | Mawlynnong Village | Overnight At Shnongpdeng

Pass By: Mawsmai Cave, Shella Road, Sohra India
Post breakfast, Visit Mawsmai Caves and Nohkalikai Falls
Transfer to Mawlynnong Village.
Later transfer to Shnongpdeng Village.
Arrive at Shnongpdeng & check in to the camps.
Overnight stay at Shnongpdeng

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in camps at Shnongpdeng.

Day 5: Water Sports | Krang Suri Waterfall | Overnight At Shillong

Pass By: Krang Suri Falls, Amlarem Civil Sub Division, Jowai India
Enjoy your breakfast with a sight of crystal clear water of the river.
Enjoy various water sports activities.
Have your lunch and transfer to Shillong.
On the way visit Krang Suri Waterfall.
Reach Shillong & explore the local market.
Overnight stay at Shillong.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Shillong

Day 6: Departure

Pass By: Guwahati, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan District, Assam
Enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Depart for Guwahati Airport.
Reach your home with a suitcase full of memories.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.



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