Cherrapunjee, Shillong & Guwahati

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Duration

6 Nights 7 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Hindi

Day 01 Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) - Cherrapunjee

Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts) Cherrapunjee (4690Ft / 1430 Mts, 200 Kms / 05 to 07 Hrs drive approx) Meet and Greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) and transfer to Cherrapunjee. En route you will visit the largest manmade lake of Northeast India – Umium Lake (also known as Barapani Lake), Elephant Fall & Duwan Sin Syiem (View Point). Reached Cherrapunjee, check in at the Hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee. Note: 01. Guests are requested to book early arrival flight. 02. Sightseeing only possible if guest are arriving in morning. 03. Most waterfalls get dried in winter.

Day 02 Cherrapunjee – Double Decker – Cherrapunjee (Long & Tiring Day) (Closed on Sunday)

After breakfast go for a trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge – 3 to 4 hours walk oneway from the starting point (depending on the Fitness of the guest). The distance cover is around 4 km one-way with down and up of 1000 feet height approx. This trek goes downhill through village Sohsarat. The steps are relatively steeper in two short stretches. Half the distance is covered by steps going downhill. Then there is a jungle path going along the sides of the hill leading to the Living Root Bridge with a few steps after short stretches of sloping foot path. Moss thrives on these sandstone steps during the monsoon and makes them slippery, hence one need to be extra careful. Later trek back to the starting point and then board your vehicle to drive back to the hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee. Notes : 1. Rainbow waterfalls is further 01 hour walk from Double Decker Route Bridge Point. In case, guests want to cover, is based on individual choice & fitness level, they need to inform the driver accordingly.

Day 03 Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong – Dawki – Shillong (Long & Tiring Day)

Mawlynnong (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 80 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Cherrapunjee) Dawki Lake (5904 Ft / 1800 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 02 Hrs drive approx oneway from Mawlynnong) Shillong (5002 Ft / 1525 Mts, 90 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Dawki Lake) Wake up early and have your breakfast and drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village Mawlynnong in the world. You can take the sky walk to have a spectacular view of the Single living Root Bridge. After lunch drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 45 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is certainly a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot River, The Umngot River is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single span suspension bridge was constructed. Drive to Shillong for overnight stay. Mawlynnong village, situated at about 100 Kms ahead of Shillong on the Shillong-Dawki Road, 30 kms from Pynursla, is a village of 75 households with a population of 400. An idyllic location, this village epitomizes a standard, which all other villages need to aspire to be. Dubbed the cleanest village in India by Discover India Magazine, the primary Village School till class V boasts of its no dropout record and the village of 90 % literacy. Paved walkways and beautiful flowerbed all along mark the village, with waterfalls, *a living root bridge, hilly rivulets, acacia plantation and an excellent view of the faraway plains of Bangladesh all contribute to the ambience of this village. Farming of betel nut & leaves, broomsticks and pepper along with bee rearing are the primary economic activity of this Village and with the village headman himself taking the responsibility of making visitors comfortable, a day in this village gives an insight into the life of the Khasis, the influence of the Church and its metamorphosis. Note 1. Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter. 2. It is advisable to carry packed lunch / Food along with you.

Day 04 Shillong- Excursion to Mwaphlang + Shillong local Sightseeing – Shillong

Mwaphlang (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx oneway from Shillong) After breakfast go for a excursion to Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Later proceed for the local sightseeing visit Don Bosco Museum (Sunday Closed), Ward’s Lake (Closed on Tuesday) located at the heart of the city which is popular for its garden walks and boating, Lady Hydari Park (Closed on Monday) & Cathedral of Mary. Overnight Stay at Shillong.

Day 05 Shillong - Excursion Laitlum Canyons & Krangsuri - Shillong

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer Laitum Canyons. Witness the breathtaking Landscape of Laitlum canyons nestled in the majestic hills of Meghalaya at a distance of 25 kms from Shillong. Proceed to Krangsuri Water fall (Jowai). After enjoy the beauty of falls drive back to Shillong. Check in & Overnight stay at Shillong. Note 1. Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter. 2. It is advisable to carry packed lunch / Food along with you.

Day 06 Shillong- Guwahati Half Day Sightseeing (Temple)

After breakfast check out and proceed to Guwahati & depending on the availability of time, sightseeing of Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Shiv Temple (Ferry Charge on direct payment) & Navegraha Temple. On time in the evening go for River Cruise (on direct payment & subjected to operational condition). Upon reaching, checkin & over night at Guwahati.

Day 07 Guwahati - Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for departure

Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 25 Kms / 01 Hrs drive approx) After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.

  • Meet & Greet upon arrival
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary, on specified plan on Twin Sharing Basis.
  • All applicable transfers & sightseeing by specified vehicle as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
  • Sightseeing entry fees, guide charge, Camera fee, river cruise, Kamakhya Temple entry, any up-gradation charges
  • Cost for Evening Snacks & Tea
  • Dawki Boat Ride.
  • Cost for service not mentioned under the “cost includes” heads.
  • Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, mineral water, porter, tip etc.
  • Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslide, strike, political unrest etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual which will be collected directly from the guest.
  • Difference in cost arising due to change in fuel price.
  • Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle other than scheduled mentioned in the itinerary.

Upto 7 Days

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Owner

Veda Trails Team

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