Experience the Enchanting Meghalaya in 6 Days
Highlights
Shillong, Cherrapunji, Guwahati
nature, trekking, homestay
Group Tour
6 Days
Medium
Bengali, English, Hindi
Description
Visit Meghalaya, or the abode of clouds, a verdant land blessed with rich wildlife. The beautiful co-existence of nature and wildlife makes it a wonderful place to visit.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Guwahati to Shillong
- Arrive at Guwahati and drive to Shillong ( 3 hours), a lovely hill station in Meghalaya. The road winds through green hills and crosses beautiful Umium Lake.
- Along the way, visit the colourful local markets, run entirely by women (the Khasis are a matriarchal society), selling (and chewing) betel nuts, pineapples and oranges ( locally grown)—overnight in Shillong.
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Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunjee
- Drive to Cherrapunjee on the Shillong plateau – this is the place that receives the highest amount of rainfall in the world.
- Enjoy a short hike to the Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak covered in mist. Explore a limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites. Late afternoon arrival for your stay in Cherrapunjee. Overnight in Cherrapunjee
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Day 3: Hiking tour to Living Root Bridge
- Half-day hike to the living root bridges – these are bridges made by Khasis entwining living trees' roots. If you go for the day-long hike ( 8-9 hours), you can take a dip in a natural pool.
- On the way, you will see three interesting villages and can stop to interact with the locals. Come back to the resort for a well-deserved rest. There are options for many hikes here. Overnight in Cherrapunjee
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Day 4: Cherrapunjee to Mawlynnong
- Drive across the plateau to the village of Mawlynnong, considered the cleanest village in Asia. This village is a special place – the villagers have made it so clean and green, it is like a piece of paradise!
- Walk to the watchtower made entirely of bamboo, and take in the incredible view. Visit the border market where goods are traded from Bangladesh. Stay at the community-built guest house, made again of bamboo and thatch ( but with modern conveniences) and a machan. Overnight in Mawlynnong
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Day 5: Explore Mawlynnong and Surrounding Area
- After breakfast, hike along village trails to the fishing ponds ( 3-4 hrs), through a forest path—picnic lunch, followed by fishing at the pond. Enjoy the mist and clouds. This is a place like no other, and as yet unused by anybody but the villagers—overnight in Mawlynnong.
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Day 6: Mawlynnong to Guwahati
- After breakfast, head back to Guwahati for your onward journey.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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