Meghalaya
Meghalaya
The Abode of Clouds!
Best Season to Visit:
November to March
Nearest Airports:
Languages spoken:
Khasi and Garo along with Jaintia and English are the state's official languages
Main Festivals to Visit:
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Shad Suk Mynsiem
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Nongkrem Festival
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Behdeinkhlam Festival
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Shad Sukra
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Wangala Festival
Major Tourist Destinations:
Shillong, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong Village, Mawsynram, Dawki
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly Station – Shillong (100 KM | 3 HRS)
Day 02: Shillong - Laitlum Canyons - Krang Suri Falls - Shillong (115 KM | 4 Hrs Per Way)
Day 03: Shillong – Mawsynram – Mawphlang Sacred Forest – Shillong ( 60 KM | 1.5 Hrs Per Way)
Day 04: Shillong - Dawki - Mawlynnong Village - Cherrapunji ( 120 KM | 3 Hrs Per Way)
Day 05: Cherrapunjee
Day 06: Cherrapunjee - Guwahati (160 KM | 4.5 HRS)
Day 07: Hotel –Guwahati Airport / Rly Station
On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Shillong, which is also called the 'Scotland of the East". On the way visit the majestic Umium Lake (Barapani). You may do the water sports here (Optional). On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. Evening you can visit Police Bazaar which the biggest local market. Overnight stay at Shillong
After breakfast proceed to Laitlum Canyons for some breathtaking views. Then visit Krang Suri Falls. It is one of the best waterfalls in Meghalaya. You can also swim in a naturally formed pool here. You can also go behind the waterfall and see the water falling in front of you. After Lunch return back to Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.
After breakfast visit Mawsynram, which as per the new geological reports, receives the highest rainfall in the world. The area is known for its caves. Later visit Mawphlang Sacred Grove. It is one of the biggest Sacred Groves in Meghalaya. It is a well preserved forest by local community. Nothing can be taken out from the forest as this is being protected by the local deities. Visit Khasi model village. In the evening return to Shillong. Visit Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak for some breathtaking views. Overnight stay at Shillong.
After breakfast visit Mawlynnong Village the cleanest village in Asiaa. This cute and colorful little village is known for its cleanliness. It is situated 90 kms. From Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the Living Root Bridge and the strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. After that proceed to Dawki, Dawki is along the Indo-Bangladesh border. You can enjoy boating in the crystal clear waters of the Umgnot River. Evening proceed to Cherrapunjee. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Get up early to enjoy the mesmerizing mornings of Cherrapunjee. Visit Eco Park, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls), Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
Optional Activity- Proceed for a full day trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat Village. Need to trek approx. 3200 steps each way to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. We can further trek down to the Rainbow Falls which take about 60 to 90 minutes from the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
After breakfast proceed to Guwahati. Arrive and check in at hotel. Visit Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra a place where Assamese history and culture is presented, one may also visit the Assam Film Museum to know the History of Assamese Cinema. Visit GTAC Tea Lounge to enjoy a cup of finest Assam Tea and also carry some Tea back home. Here you will find the finest quality of Organic, CTC, Orthodox, Green Tea, White Tea, Purple Tea etc. Evening you may take a River Cruise (Direct Payment) on the mighty River Brahmaputra. You may also visit the local market. Assam is famous for Assam Silk particularly Golden Muga Silk, Assam Tea, Bamboo and Cane Products. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple (Timing: 08:00 A.M till 01:00 P.M & 3:00 P.M till its gets dark). Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.
Note: In case of early morning departure, Kamakhya Temple might be covered the previous day instead of visiting Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Museum. We suggest you to take an evening flight / train for departure, so that we can offer you few more sightseeing points on the day of departure.
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