GUWAHATI AIRPORT – SHILLONG Day 1

Arrive at Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong (140 kms / 4 hrs drive approx). En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani - is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in the midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty.

Check-in Hotel and after refreshment if time permits visit Cathedral of Mary and Ward's Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on my own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.

SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE Day 2

After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth, via Double Decker Living Root Bridge. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view point for mesmerizing views of the Hills.

In Cherrapunjee be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it.

Overnight stay at Cherapunjee.

Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during the winter season.

MAWLYNNONG - DAWKI – SHILLONG Day 3

After breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia (100 kms / 3 hrs drive approx), also known as 'God's own Garden'. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park ! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird's eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted with the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy.

A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature's wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people intertwine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthening over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges is thought to be 500-600 years.

Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation was fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held during March - April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! 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. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border.
Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.

Note: It is advisable to carry packed lunch to Mwallynong.

SHILLONG – GUWAHATI Day 4

Morning after breakfast proceed for the Shillong tour covering Wards Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Golf Course, Cathedral Church. Later after lunch, drive to Guwahati.

Arrive to check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Guwahati.

GUWAHATI Day 5

After breakfast take a tour in Guwahati city covering Maa Kamakhya temple, Navagraha temple (temple of nine planets), Umananda temple (a 17th century Shiva temple situated on the Peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra river), Balaji Temple (a white marvelous structure temple devoted to Lord Balaji), Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical garden.

Evening enjoy a River cruise over the river Brahmaputra (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati.

NOTE: River cruise depends on availability, water level and river condition.

DEPARTURE Day 6

After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport /Station.

TOUR ENDS HERE WITH SWEET MEMORIES