Explore the Magical Meghalaya

Explore the Magical Meghalaya
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When and Why to take this tour
To admire the pristine beauty of Mother Nature and to spend some peaceful time, plan a trip to the Northeast. Admire the scenic landscapes on the way to Shillong. Numerous historic and natural sites in Shillong are sure to leave you spellbound. One trip is not enough to enjoy all the attractions this place has to offer.
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Meghalaya or the Abode of Clouds is home to three main ethnic tribes, namely the Khasis, Garos and Jaintias. Khasis and Jaintias belong to the same ethnic group while the Garos are from a completely different ethnic background. The only thing common between them is their matrilineal culture.
Stay at charming guest houses, trek to the living root bridges, take in the views of the mighty mountain ranges, take a dip in a natural pool, walk through caves, and take a peek into the rural life in Meghalaya.
Itinerary / Tour Plan
Day 1
Guwahati to Shillong
Arrive at Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong.
Overnight at a Guesthouse in Shillong.
Day 2
Shillong
The capital city of Shillong is surrounded by undulating pine-covered hills, adorned by numerous waterfalls. Due to its latitude and high elevation, Shillong has a sub-tropical climate with mild summers and chilly to cold winters. The climate and natural setting lend the city a very special charm, popularly referred to as the Scotland of the East.
Visit Shillong Peak, Elephant falls, Mawflang sacred groves and the Don Bosco museum of culture.
Overnight a guesthouse/resort in Shillong.
Day 3
Shillong – Mawlynnong
After breakfast leave for Mawlynnong, a tiny village on the Indo –Bangla border has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in Asia.
Villagers have transformed this village into a picture postcard by planting many flowering plants along side the footpaths and around their houses. Every villager participates in voluntarily cleaning up the village on a daily basis.
Overnight at a traditional bamboo cottage in Mawlynnong.
Day 4
Mawlynnong – Cherrapunjee In the morning drive to Cherrapunjee.
Cherapunjee is touted to be the wettest place on earth, with this small town receiving an average of 11,430 mm of rainfall per annum. The rains give birth to a plethora of waterfalls, the most spectacular being Nohkalikai falls. At 1100 feet the Nohkalikai falls ranks high in the 100 best waterfalls in the world. The unique living root bridges are a star attraction of this place. Hundreds of years ago the Khasi people used a type of ‘Ficus’ tree to serve their need for bridges to cross the deep streams. One such place has two bridges stacked on top of each other, popularly know as the ‘Double Decker Root Bridge’.
Overnight at Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort.
Day 5
Cherrapunjee
Trek to the double decker root bridge.
Overnight at Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort.
Day 6
Cherrapunjee – Shillong
After breakfast drive back to Shillong. On the way stop by the Ramakrishna museum, Mawsmai caves and Nohkalikai falls.
Day 7
Shillong to Guwahati
In the morning drive down to Guwahati airport.
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About the place
Surrounded by clouds and located high above the valleys below, Cherrapunji(Cherrapunjee) is one the major tourist destinations for the tourists visiting Meghalaya. The weather in Cherrapunji earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, dubbing it as the wettest place on Earth. Nowadays, although Cherrapunji doesn’t still hold that record, it is still one of the best places to be in, while on your tour of Meghalaya, being situated in the lap of Nature. Apart from the splendid natural beauty of the place, there are plenty of other attractions in Cherrapunji, which are sure to make your stay memorable, like the Double-Decker Root-Bridge of Cherrapunji, Seven-Sisters waterfall, the Nokalikai waterfalls, and the Khoh Ramhah, among others.
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